It's not that easy to achieve perfect eye makeup, even if you have the best eyeshadow palette, such as the Overnight Sensation Eyeshadow Palette. If you want to create a light for a daytime look or want something more dramatic for the evening, small mistakes can happen. The best thing is that most of the eyeshadow mistakes can be corrected without going to start over. With blend able shades and the right techniques, you can quickly refine your look and move forward with confidence. One of the most common issues is applying too much pigment, and this makes eyes look heavy. Uneven blending can also leave harsh lines, while fallout from darker or shimmer shades may affect your base makeup. Sometimes, the wrong shade combination or placing shimmer incorrectly can throw off the entire look. These problems are easy to fix. If the colour looks too dark, use a clean, dry brush to gently diffuse it. For harsh lines, blending is key; softening edges with a neutral transition shade helps create a seamless finish. Fallout can be removed with a soft eyeshadow brush or avoided by applying a light layer of loose powder under the eyes before starting. If shades don’t work well together, layering a soft neutral tone over the top can help bring everything together. If you have uneven eye tone, then simply create colour gradually on the lighter side until both sides match. Some simple techniques can make a big difference: Start with a small amount of product and build gradually Use the right eyeshadow brushes for better control and blending Apply an eyeshadow primer to prevent creasing and extend wear Tap off excess product before applying Take your time and blent it nicely because rushing often leads to mistakes Why Brows Matter Just as Much as Eyeshadow While fixing eyeshadow is important, well-shaped brows are what truly frame the eyes and complete your look. Many clients who struggle with eye makeup also deal with: Sparse or thinning brows Uneven brow shapes Brows that lack definition or won’t stay in place Well-balanced brows can instantly make your eye makeup look more polished, even if your eyeshadow isn’t perfect. How to Fix Common Brow Concerns Uneven brows: Focus on shaping and filling gradually rather than over correcting. Small adjustments make a big difference. If you’re still unsure about defining the right shape, simple tools like brow guides can help you map things out more easily without guesswork. Sparse brows: Use a fine pencil for hair-like strokes, then soften with a powder for a natural finish. Brows that won’t stay in place: A good brow gel helps hold shape and adds structure throughout the day. If you’re dealing with thinning or overplucked brows, keeping your routine simple and consistent is key to achieving a fuller look over time. Common Questions What products do I need for sparse brows? A combination of a perfection pencil, brow powder, and a setting gel works best for adding both definition and fullness. How do I fix uneven eyebrows? Avoid overfilling one side. Instead, build colour slowly on the lighter brow and focus on balance rather than perfection. What is the best eyebrow shape for my face? The ideal shape depends on your natural brow structure and face shape. Keeping the arch soft and aligned with your features usually gives the most flattering result. How can I make my brows look fuller naturally? Use light, hair-like strokes and avoid harsh lines. Blending well is what creates a natural, fuller appearance. Final Thoughts Fixing eyeshadow mistakes doesn’t have to mean starting over. With the right techniques and a bit of patience, you can easily correct and refine your look. At the same time, don’t overlook the impact of well-shaped brows. A balanced brow can elevate your entire makeup look, making everything appear more polished and complete. Makeup should feel easy and enjoyable, and with the right approach, it will.

All your need to do is troll the Instagram accounts of Australian Makeup Artists like  @fernandohernasmua to realise that Beautiful Brows are on trends and here to stay. Everyone wants the perfect brows, but it isn’t just a case of one-size (or shape) fits all. Does the shape of your face determine what brow shape looks best, and can one shape look better than another? The simple answer is,absolutely. That is why we always say, don’t be a slave to fashionand trends,just wear the best and most flattering shape to create your own superstar looks. The first step is to establish which face shape you have, this will give you a clear understanding of the best shape that works for you. There are six main face shapes which we discuss below  – we offer you pro tips to identify which shape you have, plus highlight which celebrities are a match as a visual guide to create the perfect brow look to compliment your face. The perfect brow shape will balance your face to achieve a youthful, glamorous and harmonious look. If your brows are uneven or too thin it can make your face look puffy, tired and unbalanced. Long Face Usually has a high forehead, and tapers to a thin jaw and have narrow temples. Celebrity: Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker Goal: To make your face appear oval. Brow For You: You want to envisage your face in 3 even sections, allowing your brow to be full and high into your forehead and follow your natural growth pattern and not be angular and make sure your tail is strong but not too thick for width. We Recommend: For a prominent brow bone use ‘Taylor’ Brow Guide for smaller bone structure and ‘Kelly ‘ Brow Guide for larger bone structure. Oval Face Often considered the ideal face shape. Forehead is wider than the chin and you will have prominent cheekbones – you lucky thing! Celebrity: Jessica Alba, Kendal Jenna Goal: To frame your eyes andface shape. Brow For You: The perfect eyebrow shape is widely considered to be the soft angled and uplifted. The soft angled shape means the brow is full and the same width until the brow starts turning towards the tail after the iris. We Recommend:  The Brow Guide ‘Monroe’ which is a perfect full arch, for a more petite face you could use ‘Kelly’ Brow Guide. Heart Face This is where the forehead and cheekbones are wide and the chin tapers to more of a point – like a heart.  This is a soft and feminine face shape, which looks naturally beautiful. Celebrity: Scarlet Johansson, Reese Witherspoon Goal: To soften the width of the face. Brow For You: Is a soft angled shape meaning the brow is still full and the same width until after the iris turns towards the tail. We Recommend: Prominent raised brow boneuse ‘Monroe’ Brow Guide or for flatter brow bone use ‘Kelly’ Brow Guide Round Face Also known as a ‘baby face’ – is the same width and length and the forehead and jawline are similar in width. Celebrity: Jennifer Lawrence, Selena Gomez Goal: Make your face appear slimmer. Brow For You: A high arched brow is the perfect look therefore your brow shape.It should follow a straight line to the highest point of the brow which creates more lift and opens the eye,plus make sure that the back of your tail is full. We Recommend:  With large eyes, full face and if you have natural fuller brows like Devine Delevingne use Monroe Brow Guide or if with less hair use ‘Kelly’ Brow guide. Diamond Face This is not as common as the other face shapes; it is typically angular with the face being the widest at the temples. Celebrity: Rihanna, Taylor SwiftGoal: To soften the angles of your face at the widest portion of the face to appear slimmer.Brow For You: A curved eyebrow will be perfect as it softens the look and makes the widest area of your face slimmer.We Recommend: Due to prominent brow bone and cheeks use ‘Taylor’ Brow guide Square Face Usually the forehead, cheekbones and jawlines are all about the same width, with the jawline having a squared feature. Celebrity: Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie Goal: To balance with a strong brow and soften hairline and jaw. Brow For You: Full and strongshape will balance a heavier jawline and a defined peak at the top of the brow makes the brow appear stronger. The angle in the brows will create balance and by adding more powder to the back of the tails will add more definition and elegant profile. We Recommend:  ‘Kelly’ Brow Guide for a defined strong finish Mr Bond Every leading man needs a Zoolander groomed brow. Yes, even our men can awaken their perfect brow within!! Men can go as natural as they want for their manscaping or as defined as they want be depending how metrosexual they want to be! Celebrity: Adam Lambert or Chris Hemsworth Brow for you: If going for the Adam Lambert, we recommend a series products from Pomade and Brow Gel, Scissors and Tweezers or if going for the Chris Hemsworth look Clear or Tinted gel due to sunbleaching and lightly tidy with tweezers and trim excess length to uplift and open your gentleman’s eyes. We Recommend: For a defined Adam Lambert look  ‘Monroe’ Brow Guide or Bond, However for a more natural shape ‘Bond’ Brow Guide. Whatever your face shape, there is always a perfect look that will enhance your inner Superstar!

It Girls Lips …….. I am a big believer in not being a slave to trends, and avoiding fashion faux pas that aren’t necessarily flattering. This is why we produced a selection of colours that are wearable for any occasion to go from Nude to Notorious. Gloss and Matte shades will always be in fashion, the Garbo & Kelly Rock Liquid Lipstick range has a suede, opaque, rockstar finish with matching waterproof lip definer. Wear what your heart desires harmonising and balancing with your brows.   Lip trend to hit 2019 Mixing and matching colours and textures to create the perfect pout! There are so many varieties available on the market, so don’t stay in your comfort zone. The change of season is an ideal time to experiment with pops of colour. Having darker shade on the outside of your lip, then a touch of a lighter shade in the pout can give a sultry, sexy & fuller finish. Also contouring of your lips by lining the inner pillows of your lips and inner corners will give depth and shapely lips and will also make the lip colour stay on longer!   Tips and Tricks  Always use a lip liner to make your colour last. The new Garbo & Kelly Rock & Royalty Lip Couture Kits come with matching waterproof Precision Lip Definers available in 10 matte and 10 gloss shade so you can match these perfectly to your lipstick.  For maximum fuller, velvet suede matte lips and for plump voluptuous looks, outline the outer rim of the lips including the pillows of the lips. After application of Garbo & Kelly Lip colour reline the lips for a defined lip look* Use lip lner directly on or outside the natural lip line, outlining from one corner to another . Extra gloss or lip plumper on the pillows and cupids bow of the lips will achieve a plumper pout. Exfoliate the lips removing any dead skin to create a smooth base for the lipstick and liner.  Highlighting using the Garbo & Kelly Master of Illumination Palette the cupids brow which gives a stunning flashlight finish.    Garbo & Kelly lip products are Vegan and Nut & Mineral Oil Free

@Michellecoxmakeup knows how to style Brows! Just look at this beautiful makeup look she has created using our brow range! In our latest blog we look at why eyebrows are such an important aspect of your daily beauty regime. Possibly even the most important? There are MANY benefits that perfectly shaped brows, can bring to your face. Now of course there will be some people out there who just don’t believe in the power of the brow, we shall call them non-browievers. However it has been widely proven that when eyebrows are shaped well – and to compliment your face shape – they have the power to change the overall appearance of our face, giving lift and lending balance and symmetry. Since the brow revolution in around 2014, eyebrows have become the latest beauty wow – brow power if you will. Some celebrity eyebrows have even become almost as famous as their host – Cara Delevingne, we salute you. So what can perfectly shaped brows achieve and how can they change someone’s face so dramatically? Anti-Aging: For a start, brow maintenance is one of the most important investments in your make up repertoire and a non-evasive solution for anti ageing and giving lift to the face – no need for Botox just yet. This flattering beauty services can take years off someone’s age and make them look more youthful and elegant. Who Needs Sleep: If you work long hours, have kids or like to party, then shaped eyebrows will instantly awaken the face, brighten your eyes and hide your lack of sleep and you will still feel and look like a Superstar! Corrective: Perhaps you have small eyes or eyes that are far apart, if you have an issue that you long to correct, then shaping your brows can give you the solution you are after. Perfectly shaped brows can add definition, lengthen, give density, shape and enhance an elegant profile, which will take you from shapeless to fabulous! Expression: There is nothing more wonderful than a perfectly timed wink, sultry look or inquisitive eyebrow raise. Our eyes are so expressive and can give away our emotions in an instant. Stunning brows add extra drama, mystery and beauty – they are the windows to our soul. Enhance: Eyes are an integral part of the face and the eyebrows their frame. When shaped perfectly in proportion to your face shape, they can be corrective and enhancing of your natural beauty to flatter and balance your facial features. Having good eyebrows is all you need to conquer any inhibitions that come your way! Make Up: If you have perfectly shaped brows naturally, quite often you can get away with little make up, but you should never be without Brow Gel or Brow Perfection Pencil. It is pretty rare to have a perfect growth pattern, and there is always room for improvement. There is nothing unnatural about wanting perfectly shaped brows; in fact it is the most important feature on your face. As a test, take a selfie before and after you have shaped your brows with the Garbo & Kelly Brow Guides, and you will be amazed with the difference! We promise, you will never look back or second-guess, be confident that this is the best beauty box ticked forever!!