Review: Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows in Soft Brown

Earlier this year, I finally decided I needed to have something for filling in my brows. I still don't do it much (as I'm sure you can tell!) but  I did spend quite a long time searching for that perfectly natural, yet somewhat affordable brow product! I was really looking for a cool brown shade in an eyebrow pencil. I tried one from Sephora (Benefit, perhaps??) and discovered that it was far too dark a brown, though it was a cool tone and a nice pencil overall. After getting a makeover at a Le Metier de Beaute counter in the spring, I fell for the neutral shade of their Fawn eyebrow pencil. Obviously, I didn't want to spend $36 on a product type that I wasn't even sure I was going to use.

I searched far and wide for a shade similar to Fawn, and found this Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows. While I wouldn't say it is an exact dupe, it does provide the same effect on me. Yay! Here are some swatches with varying amounts of pressure. :)

I don't know much about brow pencils, but I find that the formula is not too hard but still has that bit of "brow product" texture. This seriously wears all day on me, and doesn't come off with sweat, rain, or anything like that. Actually, my Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water can easily remove all my eye makeup and I really have to work on this!

The pencil itself really is "superfine," as in super, super skinny. Here's a size comparison with a nickel for reference. I don't know how long it would last with everyday usage, but it is a decently packaged retractable pencil. Do you have a favorite eye brow product? What advice do you have for an eyebrow newbie? :)

Makeover at Le Metier de Beaute

I went to Neiman Marcus in hopes of trying out (and hopefully purchasing!) some Tom Ford products. It turned out the location I went to only carried the lipsticks and fragrances though! So I ended up sitting down for a look at the Le Metier de Beaute counter to try out some of their products! 

My boyfriend didn't like the look - he thought the eyeshadow was too purple and that my skin was covered up too much and kind of cakey. I love the lip colors, but didn't love how the products on my skin looked around my nose and mouth. (I'm thinking it must've been the powder... I just am not a fan of powder texture on my skin!)

Products Used:

Peau Vierge #2, Classic Flawless Finish Concealer #6, True Color Eyeshadow in Corinthian, as well as a light pink & matte medium brown, Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Noir, Anamorphic Lash Mascara in Aubergine, Dualistic Eye Pencil in Champagne, Brow Bound Eyebrow Pencil in Fawn, Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss in Cannes, Dualistic Lip Pencil in Rouge, Kaleidoscope for Face

I was most impressed by the lip color (isn't that a pretty combination??) The brow pencil was also a great color match, so I may consider that in the future as well. I also liked the purple-black of the mascara, and the champagne eye pencil had a nice effect! (But why is my face so shimmery in these photos? Lol)

For the price points, some of the products didn't stand out to me so I probably would not purchase them, but all in all, I really enjoyed my first experience with Le Metier products! What do you think? Should I purchase any of these products?