Easy eyebrow tutorial + And Other Stories blush review

If there is one thing that has exploded on the beauty scene the past few years, I think it has to be eyebrows. I remember when the only thing that happened to eyebrows was plucking and shaping, and that was that. If you kept away from unibrows and overplucking, you were good. Oh how much times have changed! Eyebrows have become the favourite part of my make up routine. I could leave the house without mascara, lipstick or foundation, but not without doing my eyebrows. I feel like I look like a different person without my eyebrows, someone who is less me. Just check out the difference!

I look younger without my eyebrows. More unassuming and innocent. With my eyebrows, I look like I know what I'm doing. I got shit together. Also, wearing more make up works a lot better when you've got your eyebrows on because everything is in balance.

I've recently updated my eyebrow routine, so let me show you what I do when I want my brows to be on point.

Products used: 

- stiff angled brush

- small, flat, rounded concealer brush

- & Other Stories eyebrow powder "4" (9€)

- & Other Stories concealer "1" (12€)

Step by step instructions:

The images are pretty self explanatory, but let me give you some pointers: I use the stiff angled brush to draw on my eyebrows from outline inward, and I only use whatever pigment is left on the brush for the inner corners because you want your eyebrow to fade naturally rather than look too harsh: BLEND. I wet my brush before scooping up powder for a cleaner line and a more intense colour. Finally, I use the concealer and the rounded brush to clean up the lines of the eyebrows (see pictures 5 and 6). This last bit is not necessary, but it looks nice if you want a very 'done' look.

I feel like I look 100% sexier with eyebrows, yo.

And as a little extra, because it doesn't warrant an extra post: I picked up this gorgeous blush at & Other Stories when I bought the concealer, and I've used it every day since. It matches my skintone perfectly, looking completely natural.

Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) quotes ftw! The blush is completely matte, very pigmented (you only need a tiny bit) and it has the effect of a completely natural, neutral pink flush on my cheeks. The colour strikes a perfect balance between warm and cool tones, leaning neither too peachy nor too pink. Don't take my word for it, check out the visual proof:

This product does exactly what a blush should do: it makes me look healthy, like a better version of my own skin. Canvas Taupe doesn't look as exciting in the pan as many brighter, more glittery blushes, but this is an amazing basic to have in your make up bag, totally worth its 12€ pricetag.

PS: I'm not sponsored by & Other Stories, I just happen to like a lot of their products and I bought all of these myself.