Brows up!

    Just in case you're curious to know which brow product I'm currently using right now, let me share it with you! 

    When it comes to everyday brows, I tend to keep it down to a minimum- and when I say minimum, I mean MINIMUM. I admit that sometimes I find filling my brows a bit too much and they tend to make my features look harsh, especially when I won't be doing a full on beat. So on days when I won't be wearing a lot of makeup but still want my brows to look groomed and stay on place, I tend to reach for any of my clear brow products. My go-to Lucky Beauty Brow Grip was on its last legs so I had to look for a replacement asap. Since I was in need of a new clear brow product, I thought I'd take a chance on one of Careline's- their Stickini Brow Soap!

    The Stickini Brow Soap is part of the SpongeBob x Careline line and it's a clear brow soap that helps in volumizing the brows, making them look fluffy, feathery, and full. This fragrance-free brow soap also helps in styling and shaping the brows easily, thanks to its non-sticky formula.

    The Stickini Brow Soap retails for ₱295.00 for 10g(!) of product. It is cruelty and paraben-free and has a vegan formulation. 

    This product is your typical brow soap that's clear and feels a bit slippery and a bit waxy. What I love about this product is that it feels thin but doesn't have that tacky feel to it. You'd think that just because it's not tacky it won't adhere to the brows well but this brow product is actually one of the best performing brow products I have! The Stickini Brow Soap is very noob-friendly because not only does it shape and fluff up the brows easily, it also doesn't set too quickly. With some brow gels, once they dry down, they don't give you a chance to alter anything anymore because of how plastered your brow hairs are already. This brow soap, however, takes a while to dry down, giving its user more time to brush and shape the brow hairs to his or her heart's desire. I really love this feature of this brow soap because sometimes, it does take me a while to get to the brow style I want so it's nice to use a brow product that lets me play around without flaking on me. Don't you just hate it when your brow gel flakes on you?? Thankfully, there's no flaking with the Stickini Brow Soap!

    Another thing I like is how lightweight it is on the brows that sometimes I forget I even have it on! Because it doesn't really hardcore glue down the brows, it doesn't make the brow hairs feel crunchy or stiff after setting, and the brows feel more nourished than with brow gels. Also worth noting that this brow soap doesn't flake on the brows.

    Now let's talk about the cons. Because it's not a gel product that sets and hardens and makes your brow hairs bulletproof (and move-proof tbh), the Stickini Brow Soap is not as long-lasting. If I use it on its own, it lasts for about 3-4 hours before I notice my brow hairs dipping. Also, this brow soap pretty much stays in place for the most part, however, if you accidentally touch your brows, they will easily get disarranged. The Stickini Brow Soap also isn't waterproof so it won't hold up that much once it gets in contact with water. Silver lining is that it's easy to remove with just water so there won't be much damage to your skin and brow hairs!

    Because this brow soap is a bit slippery and waxy on the brows, I personally recommend filling in your brows first then style/shape them with this product afterwards. If you do it the other way around, the brow filler you'll use like a pencil or gel gets mixed up with the soap, altering its pigmentation and texture. Additionally, it might be a bit slippery and your brow filler might not easily adhere to your brows so for good measure: fill in first before using the Stickini Brow Soap. You can also use this product with a dry or slightly damp spoolie. Dry spoolie will pick up less but more controllable product, while a slightly damp spoolie picks up more and kind of activates the brow soap, making the texture a bit thicker.

    The Stickini Brow Soap is a brow product that's worth getting if you want an easy to use brow groomer that works well for everyday. It's a good product for getting your brow hairs in place without necessarily laminating them and without the feel of stiffness or crunchiness. Also love that the Stickini Brow Soap is its own kit: a brow soap that comes with a spoolie AND a foldable shaver (that's actually sharp!)?? How nifty and perfect for travelling! Careline really said: clean and groomed brows for everyone!