Keep the start soft
The inner brow looks most natural when individual hairs remain visible. Add just a few particularly fine strokes.
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Make-up Guide · Eyebrows
How to Apply Eyebrow Pencil – Natural, Precise Definition
An eyebrow pencil helps fill small gaps and enhance the natural shape of your brows. Short, light strokes create definition while keeping individual hairs visible rather than making the brows look like a solid block of colour.
Beautifully you.
The guiding principle
Let your natural brow shape lead the way
An eyebrow pencil does not need to redraw your brows. Often, all you need is to fill a few sparse areas while following their natural shape. Delicate, minimal strokes work particularly well at the inner brow.
Remember:Start with very little colour. Once you have brushed through your brows, it is easier to spot any remaining gaps.
Before you begin
The three parts of your eyebrow
Look straight into the mirror before applying any colour. This helps you see where a little definition would be useful.
Fill gaps precisely
In the middle of the brow, use short strokes to fill sparse patches, following the direction in which your brow hairs grow.
Keep the tail delicate
The outer brow can be slightly more defined, but keep the tip narrow and avoid extending it too far.
Step by step
How to fill in your brows naturally
Brush your brows into place
Brush the hairs in their natural direction of growth. You will then see where a little extra colour is needed.
Draw short, light strokes
Fill sparse areas using gentle pressure and short, hair-like strokes. Avoid drawing a continuous outline.
Blend the colour
Gently brush through your brow again. This distributes colour between the hairs and softens any harsh lines.
Check the overall balance
Look straight into the mirror and compare both brows. Add colour only where a visible gap remains.
A useful technique:
Complete one brow first, then compare it with the other. This makes it easier to judge how much definition you want.
Product inspiration
Add definition to sparse areas with an eyebrow pencil
The pictured Déesse Eyebrow Styler illustrates how a fine pencil tip can place colour precisely where a small gap needs filling. The image is an application example rather than a shade recommendation.
For an overview of eyebrow products and how to choose them, explore the Déesse Eyebrows page.
Fine-tune your look
How to keep your brows looking balanced
Check the shade in daylight
Take your natural brow colour as a guide and assess the shade in daylight whenever possible. It should blend in with your existing hairs.
Use less colour at the front
The inner brow generally needs very little colour. Build slightly more definition through the middle and towards the tail.
Aim for balance, not symmetry
Brows are not naturally identical. Follow each brow’s own shape and gently even out only the most noticeable differences.
Common mistakes
Three mistakes that can make brows look too harsh
Drawing one continuous line
A solid line above or below the entire brow can look obvious. Instead, concentrate on filling individual gaps.
Too much colour at the front
A heavily filled inner brow can change your expression. Use a light touch here and brush through the colour.
Skipping the final brush-through
A spoolie helps distribute the colour and reveals individual hairs again. Only then decide whether another stroke is needed.
In the evening
Remove eyebrow make-up gently
Remove eyebrow make-up thoroughly before bed without rubbing the delicate eye area. Choose a cleanser suitable for use around the eyes.
Discover suitable Déesse cleansing products on the Facial Cleansing page.
Find your preferred finish
Find your ideal eyebrow shade
Explore the Déesse eyebrow range to compare pencils and other brow styling products. Choose a shade that complements your natural brow colour and the level of definition you prefer.
