How to Fake Microbladed Eyebrows with Makeup

 

It’s no surprise that microblading eyebrows is the new trend. Brushed-up, fuller brows always do you favours, whether you’re going minimal, bare-faced, or pulling off an elaborate look. However, microblading can make semi-permanent marks on your skin, and not everyone is willing for that kind of commitment. This is where your trusted makeup products come in.

 

Just a few products can help you mimic the clean, polished microbladed look. So, dive right in to understand the process of microblading eyebrows and how to fake microbladed eyebrows with makeup.

 

What is the Microbladed Brow Look?

Microblading is a cosmetic tattooing technique. Here, an artist draws very fine hair-like strokes onto your skin using semi-permanent pigments. It helps you get fuller brows with well-defined shape, crisp lines, and a clean finish. However, trusting a tattoo artist with your brows can be tricky. Similarly, it’s very possible to get bored with the repetitive microbladed brow look day in and day out.

 

However, if you want to rock the clean-cut look on some special evenings, here’s how you can mimic it with makeup.

How to Fake Microbladed Eyebrows with Makeup: Step-by-Step Guide

Tools to create microbladed eyebrow makeup

Here are all the tools you will need to ace the microblading eyebrows with makeup -

• Eyebrow pens with fine, creamy tips
• Felt-tip eyeliners
• Waterproof eyebrow gels
• Concealer
• Primer
• Setting Spray

Step 1: Prep with a Primer

Start with a clean face and use a dewy or matte primer to prep your skin for the products to come. If the skin around your eyes tends to get oily, stick to an oil-controlling matte primer.

Step 2: Brush your Brows

Then go on to use a spoolie, or a clean mascara brush, to comb your brow hair upward and outward, grooming it in its natural direction. This will help you identify sparse spaces in your brows, which you can fill in for a microbladed brow look. Read up on different types of makeup brushes to have the right tools handy.

Pro Tip: Go through our eyebrow mapping tutorial to get a defined, symmetrical shape before you fill in your brows.

Step 3: Draw an Outline

Get a smooth, natural eyebrow pencil that mimics the shade of your natural brow hair. You can even opt for a lighter shade to prevent an overpowering look. Begin by lightly sketching the outline of your brow from the inner corner and move slowly towards the arch and tail. Don’t make a single harsh line. Microblading eyebrows involves natural, hair-like strokes, so keep your eyebrow pencil lines gentle and feathered. Don’t go over-defining the inner corners to keep your look more natural.

Step 4: Pencil Hair-Like Strokes

Once your shape is in place, fill in sparse areas with small, upward flicks using your brow pencil or a brow pen. You can also use a waterproof, felt-tip, or pencil eyeliner for a natural look. Focus on mimicking the direction your brow hairs grow naturally. This gives the illusion of individual hair growth, just like microblading.

Step 5: Set with a Brow Gel

Once you’ve added your faux hair strokes, set them in place with an eyebrow gel. This step adds volume and keeps your brows lifted and locked all day. Choose a tinted gel for a fuller, fluffier finish. Brush it in an upward motion to hold the shape and create that manicured brow effect.

Step 6: Sharpen the Edges

To clean up the shape and make your brows pop, especially around the arch, use skin illuminating concealer. Use a flat brush to apply a bit of concealer just below and above the brow. Blend well to avoid harsh lines, but this extra step can give your brows that crisp, defined edge that microblading is known for.

Pro Tip: You can use a bit of highlighter in the corner of your eyes to add glow to your look. Seal your eyebrow makeup look with a setting spray.

Tips for a More Natural Microbladed Effect

• Layering two similar brow shades, a lighter and a darker one, adds depth and realism.

• Remember that less is more. Overfilling or making your hair strokes too thick can make your eyebrows look blocky.

• Opt for smudge-proof and waterproof eyeliner pencils or gels if you want your brows to last through heat or humidity. No one wants runny brows!

• Hair-like strokes take a bit of finesse, so don’t worry if it’s not perfect the first time! Keep trying with brushes, pencils, felt tips, and more till you find the perfect fit.

Learning how to fake microbladed eyebrows is all about precision, layering, and a little bit of practice. With the right tools and techniques, you can achieve full, feathery brows that look professionally shaped - no needles needed. Learn more about the best brow shapes that will suit you with Maybelline’s eye makeup tips.

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