The Right Way to Apply Blush
Blush is your answer to a pretty, healthy glow. Read our pro tips on where to apply blush to suit your face shape, shade selection and why a powder formulation is your blush bestie. Blush instantly perks up and brightens your entire face. With hues ranging from barely-there peach to warm reds, every skin tone can benefit from blush. Blush, highlighter and bronzer - what’s the difference? Bronzer: Gives you a subtle sun-kissed glow so your skin looks healthy and tan. Apply it to the areas the sun naturally hits the skin - cheekbones, jawline, temples, and nose. Bronzer is also a good choice for heavier contouring. Blush: Adds a flush of colour to the cheeks for a bright, fresh-faced look, usually in pink shade with plum or peach undertones. Blush is applied along the cheekbone and apple of the cheek. Highlighter: Shimmery and lighter than your natural skin tone, highlighter adds a subtle, shimmery radiance to the skin and gently accentuates your features. 🩷 Skin prep & base Applying makeup when your skin isn’t clean results in an uneven, patchy look that won’t stay put. Makeup slides off oily skin and doesn’t sit well on a dry, flaky complexion. With that in mind before we get started on how to apply blush professionally, let’s begin with skin prep for a clean, healthy base. Step 1: Cleanse your skin to remove all impurities and excess oil. Step 2: Gently exfoliate if necessary. Step 3: Apply a hydrating serum to help plump and hydrate your skin. Step 4: Moisturise with a light face oil (suitable for use under makeup) or moisturising lotion. Step 5: Smooth on a priming product. Primer creates a no-slip canvas for your makeup - it won’t slide off your skin. A mineral BB creamand tinted moisturiser are both good choices for primer. Once your skin is prepped you can either apply foundation before blush or, if you’re having a great skin day, simply use blush on your natural base. 🩷 Formula & shade for your skin type Your blush shade goal is to choose a hue that matches your cheek colour when you flush naturally. For a pop of colour, you can go a little more dramatic. Use our handy guide to help you find the right shade of blush for your skin tone. Fair skin tone Peach - natural look Soft pink - natural look Coral - pop of colour Medium skin tone Deep peach - natural look Warm mauve - natural look Rich pink - pop of colour Olive skin tone Rose - natural look Apricot or bronzer - natural look Berry - pop of colour Dark skin tone Warm reds with brown undertones - natural Plum - natural Ruby pink - pop of colour PONi Unicorn Candy blush is an innovative ombré blush with a sunset spectrum of pink hues from soft shimmery peach to bright matte pink. Shades of peach and pink are universally flattering so it's easy to find the perfect match for your skin tone. Picking the right blush formula Blushes come in 3 formulas - powder, cream and stain. Picking your perfect blush formula depends on your skin. Powder: Great for all skin types (especially oily ones) easy to apply and achieve ‘poreless’ airbrushed finish. PONi Unicorn Candy blush is a silky powder - meaning it is not too drying or too oily - ideal for all skin types. Cream: Cream blushes offer a natural dewy finish but steer clear if you have oily skin. Stain: 🩷 How to put on blush How to put blush onthe right way starts with the right brush! Choose a dome-shaped blush brush with long, super-soft bristles that splay out nicely. The fluffier the brush, the less product it will pick up which, in the case of blush, is a good thing. Brushes with tightly packed bristles can pick up a lot of product and transfer a clown-worthy amount of colour to your face. Stick with a fluffy brush for a gentle wash of colour without harsh lines. To apply the blush, simply swirl the brush in the product and tap off excess powder. Removing extra blush means you won’t end up with a slab of colour on your cheeks. 🩷 Where to put on blush Exactly where to apply blush depends on your face shape. Use our guide below for the most flattering blush application methods for different face shapes. Applying blush for a round face If you have a round face shape, the sides of your face curve slightly outward, rather than being straight. Cheekbones are the widest part of your face and your chin is also rounded. Applied correctly, blush can help a round face look more angular and lifted. Apply blush slightly lower than the apples of your cheeks and extend the line of colour up, towards the hairline using a swirling motion to blend. Applying blush for a heart-shaped face High cheekbones and wide forehead that strongly tapers toward a narrow chin is the key characteristic of a heart-shaped face. Blush can help accentuate your high cheekbones. Start by applying blush on the low part of the apples of your cheeks. Then take the colour in a semicircle towards the hairline and finish at the temples. Applying blush for a square face Apply blush directly to the apples of your cheeks in a circular motion which will help soften the edges of your jawline. Applying blush for a diamond face If you have a diamond face shape, your forehead and jawline are a similar width, cheekbones are high and angular with a pointed chin. Where to apply blush for a diamond face? Your goal is to draw attention upward and soften your features. Do this by applying blush to the tops of your cheekbones and, with a swirling motion, blend outward toward your ears. Applying blush for an oval face Have an oval shaped face? Lucky you! Often considered the ideal face shape, the oval face is already in proportion. It’s very versatile for a blush application. Start at the apples of your cheeks and sweep the blush backwards towards your temples using a circular motion. Now you know how to apply blush professionally, get the only blush you’ll ever need!
How to Achieve a Glam Makeup Look
There’s something about all this time locked inside that makes us desperate to turn our makeup looks up to 100. Date night, dinner with friends or just because, we’re going to take you through the ultimate timeless and glam makeup look. Get ready to turn heads! 1. Creating a Base for Glam Makeup We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the secret to the best makeup look is getting that base snatched. Nail that skincare with a cleansed face, the ultimate cocktail of serums and your moisturiser. Doing this is going to allow your makeup to sit beautifully without cracking by the end of the night. There’s nothing glamorous about that. If you’ve never dabbled in the world of primers, now is your time. They work wonders to lock down your makeup - a must when you’ve spent all that time looking that damn good! And for the love of glam, don’t forget about your eye base. There are plenty of eye primers on the market but one of our favourite hacks is our Brow Pop! - the ultimate all-rounder. Think of it as the Lady Gaga of products; there’s not much it can’t do. Wash it across the eyes to make sure your shadow stays put all night. The last part of your base? The foundation and concealer, of course! An even base is key to getting glam-ready, so blend it, baby. Don’t forget to take it down your neck and décolletage - foundation lines aren’t where it’s at. 2. Sculpted Features Here at PONi Cosmetics, we worship at the altar of contour. Define your already incredible features and turn your confidence up that extra notch with the Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer. Chiselling those cheekbones is easy. Just suck in your cheeks and sweep a light colour in the hollows. Then take your brush under your jaw to create that beautiful shadow. You can always add more bronzer for a deeper colour, but bronzer is a lot like cooking; you can always add more but it is much harder to take away! 3. Glow Up When you think of glam makeup, you think of a little sparkle, right? Right! There’s something about a touch of highlighter that really elevates a look. Go big or go home! Lightly brush the Unicorn Champagne Highlighter on the highpoints of your cheeks, on the tip of your nose and if you’re feeling extra sparkly (we always are) on the top of your cupid’s bow to really make those lips pop. Next, you’ll want to grab your Unicorn Candy Blush to add a bit of colour to your cheeks and bring your face to life. You’ll wonder how you lived without it! 4. Glam Brows If the pencil thin brows of the past make you shudder, we feel you. Nowadays, a glam look is all about bold, defined eyebrows. Start with the Brow Pop! to conceal stray hairs and highlight your brow bone. Use the lighter end and lightly tap under the brow bone, focusing on the arched point to lift the whole look. Then we’re going to start work on the brows themselves. A product like our Mane Stain Brow Creme will allow you to slowly build pigment to get your perfect brow tint. Plus, it will stay all night and help build volume if your brows are a little sparse (#relatable). Grab the Pro Brow Brush and use short strokes, like you’re drawing on little hairs. Lock in those killer brows (seriously, they are looking amazing) by brushing through the Zebra Clear Brow Gel with the spoolie. 5. Dramatic Eyes You can say a lot just with your eyes, so make sure they say “I am completely feeling myself”! It is no secret we love a bit of sparkle (see above, our Instagram and literally everything we do), so starting with a shimmery base eyeshadow is the perfect way to start. Plus it is going to last and last because we used the Brow Pop as a primer, remember? Hint: those Unicorn Powders we just used double as beautiful eye shadows. Our favourite is a combination of the Chocolate Bronzer and Champagne Highlighter. A glam makeup look has to have a winged eyeliner sharp enough to cut. Use the Pegasus Liquid Eyeliner to create a dramatic sharp wing. Finish off the eyes with a fluttery lash look. The PONi White Knight Mascara has two brushes, one for volume and one for length - the perfect combination. Plus, it is formulated with a tubing formula to deliver only the best in dramatic lashes. 6. Bold Pout You’re looking stunning, there’s just one thing missing… It wouldn’t be a glam look without a bold lip. No matter what colour you’re reaching for, always start with a lip liner for a clean, ultra polished look. Whether you’re going for show-stopping red, a pink that packs a punch or a nude to let the rest of your look do the talking, a liner makes your colour last longer and stops it from wandering outside your lips.
The Difference Between Brow Magic and Brow Love
We explain the difference between PONi’s much-loved Brow Magic and Brow Love to help you choose the best eyebrow pencil for you! BROW MAGIC Universal coloured brow pencil with glide-on application to speedily shape and fill in brows. Colour Brow Magic is the best eyebrow pencil for a universal colour application. Thanks to the ‘magic’ of its taupe undertone, this long-lasting pencil adapts to suit the pigment of different brow colours. This allows it to deliver a colour match to suit all - blonde, brunette, auburn, strawberry blonde, and darker-haired beauties! If you have darker brows, it’s easy to deepen colour intensity by using more pressure as you apply the pencil and build the application. Brow Magic is great for a more natural, every day look rather than super defined Insta brows. It’s the ideal go-to for your daily brow - quickly fill in sparse patches and shape your arches. Tip A firm 1.5mm tip makes it simple to create realistic looking hair strokes. It has a wind-up mechanism so no sharpening required! The spoolie brush on the other end makes it easy to brush Brow Magic through your brows to add volume and finish the look. Texture The waxy texture of Brow Magic means it glides on smoothly making it easy to pencil your eyebrows. Extra special benefits Brow Magic contains biotin; a water-soluble vitamin which helps promote natural growth and improve the condition of your brows...naturally! BROW LOVE Long-wearing, oval tip brow pencil for soft looking brows with 5 shades to suit all hair colours. Colour Take your pick of 5 very lovable colour options to really get your perfect colour match. Little Palomino: Light blondes Palomino: Light brown and dark blonde Chestnut: Brunettes and auburn hues Thoroughbred: Dark brunettes Black Beauty: A graphite colour for super dark-browed beauties Tip A unique 1.5 x 2.5 mm oval tip allows you to create realistic hair-like strokes when you use it upright or apply the pencil side on for a soft shaded brow look. The spoolie brush on the other end makes it easy to brush Brow Love through your brows to add volume and finish the look. Texture Brow Love has a firmer consistency than Brow Magic for an extra long-wearing application. Described as a ‘soft brow’ pencil, it’s the best eyebrow pencil to create a softer looking brow as opposed to a creme or powder which deliver a more intense look. WHICH IS THE BEST EYEBROW PENCIL FOR YOU? In general, eyebrow pencils are ideal for: Filling in sparse patches and tails Natural-looking brows Quick, no fuss application Beginners - easy to control Teaming with powder Definition When it comes to choosing between Brow Magic and Brow Love, we’d say Brow Love is amazing if you love to experiment with a shaded brow and want a super precise colour match with a higher pigment. It’s a great choice if you have really naturally dark brows. Brow Magic is perfect for everyday brow definition and mimicking natural hair strokes - ideal if you love an easy waxy texture application. If you’re trying to grow and thicken your eyebrows naturally, the inclusion of biotin in the Brow Magic formulation is a big plus! Both Brow Magic and Brow Love are long-lasting, with Brow Love’s firmer consistency offering extra long-wearing action.
The Biggest Problems With Your Everyday Makeup Routine And How You Can Fix Them
We’ve got some tricks and easy fixes to solve the biggest beauty woes of your everyday makeup routine. Problem #1 - Your foundation disappears or looks caked on Your base sets the tone for the rest of your everyday makeup look, so it’s important to get it right! This anti-caking tip is loved by many makeup gurus and may actually change your life. Mix two to three drops of oil with your foundation before you apply it. Cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil or cold-pressed rosehip are great options. Why? It adds extra hydration to the skin and makes it appear more luminous, avoiding that caked on look. Adding oil won’t change the formulation of your foundation and powder applied later will look flawless, not clumpy. You might already know it’s a bit of a crime not to prime when it comes to giving your foundation real, long-lasting staying power. But even with a primer, are you finding that foundation slides off areas like your nose, chin, upper lip, and centre forehead? Try using an eyeshadow primer in these areas instead and your usual primer everywhere else. An eyeshadow primer that dries down to a matte finish will lock in your foundation in areas it usually slides off. Problem #2: You’ve chosen the wrong colours When you pick the colour of your foundation, you need to think about 2 things, tone, and undertone. The tone is light, medium, dark while the undertone is actually the ‘hidden’ colour. A big problem with your everyday makeup routine is choosing a foundation with the right tone, but the wrong undertone. You can tell what colour your undertone is by taking a look at the colour of the veins on your wrist. If they have a greenish hue, you have a yellow undertone and a bluish hue means you have more of a cool tone. If you can’t really tell, you’re likely to have a neutral undertone, which is a combination of both. When it comes to eyeshadow colour, here’s a quick guide to nailing the right hue for everyday makeup. Blue eyes: Purple and lavender can make your eyes look grey /blue. Rust with teal or brown colours is also a good choice to make blue eyes pop. Green eyes: A mustard or peach colour will make your eyes look brighter. Team with chocolate, taupe or gold shadow for a nighttime look. Brown eyes: A gorgeous choice is a rich brown or burgundy. You can take your pick of navy or midnight blue too. Problem #3 - You’re stuck in a makeup rut Giving your everyday makeup look an overhaul can really be quite intimidating. It might seem safer to stick with the everyday makeup routine you’ve had for years...but are you missing out? Updating your look can be fun, confidence boosting and it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming! It’s also important if you’ve had a dramatic change in hair colour. One of your best resources to update your everyday makeup routine is YouTube. There are a gazillion video tutorials for every look you can think of. Search YouTube for a look you’d like to try, like ‘smokey eye’ or ‘simple makeup for everyday’ and pick a video - and a YouTuber - that resonates with you. Spend some time practicing new techniques and as your old makeup runs update it with new colours or brands. This is also a good opportunity to make the swap to cruelty free options! Problem #4 - Your highlighting, not hiding, fine lines Are you applying a lot of concealer really close to the lash line of your eye? This isn’t helping your wrinkle hiding efforts. The majority of fine lines and wrinkles appear around our eyes but it's an area that has a lot of movement. The more product you apply there, the more it will crease and make those fine lines even more prominent. Instead, taper off the concealer application a little before the lash line. This will also make your eyes appear a little bigger whereas taking the concealer right up to the edge can close them up. Problem #5 - You’re not cleaning your makeup tools regularly Using dirty makeup tools in your everyday makeup routine is a big problem. Let’s be honest...how often do you clean yours? Avoiding breakouts and acne is the biggest reason to keep tools clean. Bacteria and dead skin cells get caught up in the bristles and foams of your makeup applicators. Using dirty brushes on clean skin will clog your pores, spread bacteria and bring those breakouts on. Colour application of eyeshadows, blush, and highlighters is also better with clean tools. Shades become muddied with all different colours if you don’t wash your brushes frequently. Wash your sponge applicators as part of everyday makeup routine and brushes on a weekly basis. Problem #6 - Forgetting your brows A great pair of brows does wonders for your face and if you don’t believe us just Google ‘celebrities without brows’. Don’t forget to show your brows some love! Even if you do very little else with your face get your brows right and you’ll nail a simple everyday makeup look that is polished yet natural. Check out our brow dos and don’ts right here. Having easy to use brow tools with epic staying power in your makeup arsenal will make nailing the perfect brow effortless!
What is Tubing Mascara?
A tubing mascara can do it all. Lengthen, volumise, lift, and curl your natural lashes - without smudging or messy removal. Here’s why we love clever tubing mascara... and you will too! Length, volume and lift with the “tubing” formula Instead of coating your lashes with colour like traditional mascara, the "tubing" formula encircles each lash with its own water proof pigmented polymer tube. The result? Volume, length and longevity without the messy flakes and fall down. These water resistant tubes don’t smudge or break but they’re super easy to remove. Clump-free lashes Lashes with tubular mascara are a clump free zone. Unlike a traditional mascara which can quickly clump short or fine lashes with coat after coat, each tube grabs the individual lash and lifts. There are no clumps or product transference to your skin, just a clean, wide-awake effect with effortless length. Ideal for sensitive eyes Tubing mascara is ideal if you have sensitive, reactive eyes prone to watering, wear contact lenses, or have lash extensions. Ok, now we’ve answered your question “What is tubular mascara?” it’s time to meet the best one on the market! How is The White Knight Mascara is different from the rest? What makes The White Knight Tubing Mascara so special? Unique 2 step wand for volume and length While the ‘wrapping tube’ technique is ideal for lengthening, many tubing mascaras on the market might leave you feeling a bit *meh* on the volume front. The White Knight is different. It’s the best tubing mascara because it’s all about epic length and volume. The secret is in The White Knight’s clever two-step application. The mascara can be used in two ‘modes’. One is designed to achieve length and the other designed for volume. The Volume mode delivers more product for lush volumising action. You unscrew the brush at the top of the tube for Volume mode. Switch to Length mode by unscrewing the brush at the top. Lengthening mode removes excess product and lets you use the brush right to the tips of the lashes for length and separation. There's zero wastage switching between the 2 modes as the excess product stays inside the tube! Check out our little Insta reel to see the Length and Volume modes in action. You’ll get a beautiful lifted curl that makes your eyes appear bigger. Even the straightest lashes don’t stand a chance - The White Knight tubular mascara will have them curling upwards instantly. Always apply tubular mascara to clean, completely dry lashes. This helps the mascara form the tube and hold it in place without sliding off. If your lashes are wet when applying a tubing mascara, the application won’t be optimal. Easy wash off formula No one loves a messy clean up. Luckily, The White Knight formula is the stuff easy-removal dreams are made of. All you need is warm water to remove this tubing mascara. That’s literally it! The tubes are designed to slide off quickly and easily with warm water - no tugging, pulling or panda eyes here. Simply splash your face gently with warm water to loosen the tubes then wash or wipe them away. Perfect for the delicate eye area and sensitive skin types who can’t handle makeup removers. Plus you'll skip the toxins in so many synthetic makeup removers. The White Knight can be used over lash extensions too and the easy clean up means you won’t damage them during removal. Great value With a super generous 12g of product (most other mascaras contain 5 - 10g) The White Knight is the best value tubing mascara out there! Promotes growth of your natural lashes The White Knight formula is brimming with growth and conditioning ingredients - arginine, biotin and peptides. These ingredients work to strengthen and stimulate the growth of your natural lashes. Win! The White Knight is cruelty-free A win for your lashes and our animal friends. A product is cruelty free if it hasn’t been tested on animals at any stage during the production or manufacturing process. The White Knight formula is 100% cruelty free - no animal testing here! Love the sound of tubular mascara? You can pick up our best selling mascara in a bundle along with your other favourite PONi products. Check out our bundles today. You might also like to read: Cruelty Free Mascara The Best Smudge Proof Mascara Is Here 6 Facts And Myths About Lash Growth Serum
5 Minute Makeup Routine
Wake up. Scroll Instagram. Eat breakfast. Drink a coffee. Shower. Get dressed. Is that the time already? We get it, life is busy! You don’t always have time for a 50 step makeup routine but you still want to look amazing (because why wouldn’t you?). Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We’ve mastered the art of the everyday five minute makeup routine and we’re sharing our secrets. Fast makeup tips 💖 Good skincare routine We hate to break it to you, even if you're the greatest makeup artist with top-shelf products, without a solid skincare routine, your glam is never going to look its best. We’re talking hydrating if you’re on the dryer side, or mattifying if you tend to look a little shiny by midday. Need a little help in this department? Our sister esmi Skin Minerals has your back. Having a good skincare routine is going to do wonders for your makeup and make the process a lot more hassle-free. Who doesn’t want that? 💖 Easy application products When you’re running out the door to make it to the bus, or you’ve woken up 10 minutes before your big online presentation (don’t worry, we’ve all been there), the last thing you want is a product that is going to make you work for it. Products that blend easily and don’t require much precision (today is not the day for a perfectly sharp winged liner) are your best friends. 💖 Multi-purpose makeup Speaking of streamlining the whole process, products that aren’t one hit wonders are a must. A beautiful bronzer doubles as the perfect wash of colour on your eyes. Pair that with your favourite highlighter on the inner corners of your eyes and you’ve got yourself a simple, yet stunning look. A quick glam and a lighter makeup bag? Um, yes please! Stick to the basics A flawless base? Check. A sunkissed glow? Yup. Lashes that could stop traffic? That too! The key to a 5 minute makeup routine is keeping things ultra simple. Save that killer cut crease for when you’ve got a little more time up your sleeve. For now, just make sure the basics are covered and you’re ready to seize the day! Simple makeup for everyday 💖 Step 1: Better your base We’re sure you’ve heard it before, but the best way to crush your 5 minute makeup routine is to nail your base. Start with a cleansed face and treat your skin with your favourite skin care products. If you’ve got dry or dehydrated skin, it is especially important to have a plump, hydrated base. Reach for your esmi Hyaluronic Acid Serum. If you’re doing your speedy makeup in the morning, make sure you’re slathering on sunscreen. Repeat after us: never, ever forget SPF! 💖 Step 2: Choose your foundation wisely If you’re looking for a simple base that doesn’t require blending for days, get familiar with a loose mineral foundation. Not only is it suuuuper easy to apply, it will look natural and won’t clog your pores like a liquid foundation can. Oh, and it is much easier to find your perfect shade match. Triple bonus! 💖 Step 3: A bronzed goddess Scrambling to get out the door but want to look like you've spent a week at the beach? A glowy bronzer makes the perfect multi-use product to get you on your way sooner. May we suggest the Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer. You can thank us later. Apply to your cheeks as a soft contour to define the face. The key is brushing in a ‘3’ motion on each side of your face, starting at your temple, coming in under your cheekbones, and back out and under your jawline. Then do a quick sweep over your eyelids to deepen and define your eyes. Is there anything a bronzer can’t do? Maybe fold your laundry but that’s about it. 💖 Step 4: Bat those lashes We’re big believers that no look is complete without long and fluttering lashes. Pop on a couple of coats of the White Knight Mascara for some killer volume and length. No matter how your day goes, your lashes will always be on point and that’s what really matters, right? 💖 Step 5: Final touches Finish your 5 minute look by brushing up your brows with our Zebra Clear Brow Gel to keep them cute and fluffy. Sweep the Lip Magic Balm across your lips for your unique tint. And while you’re there, use your finger to dab a bit on your cheeks to liven up your face.. Now look in the mirror, tell yourself you look incredible, because honey you really do. Shop PONi Cosmetics for all the products you need for a stunning 5 minute makeup routine: Zebra Clear Brow Gel The White Knight Mascara Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer Lip Magic Balm
Key Places to Apply Highlighter ✨
Wondering where to apply highlighter? Wonder no more. Our foolproof cheat sheet covers the 5 key places to apply highlighter. You’ll be on your way to glow pro in no time. Why does highlighter deserve a spot in your makeup bag anyway? Highlighter adds a subtle, oh-so-shimmery radiance to the skin and while gently accentuating your features. Here’s the key lesson of highlighting school; any feature you highlight comes forward on your face. It’s essentially the opposite of contouring, which makes things recede. Keep that in mind as you make your way through the steps below - you might skip any features you’d prefer to down play. Choosing a Highlighter Before we dive into how to apply highlighter, you need to decide what type of product to use - powder, cream, or liquid. If you’re a highlighter beginner, we suggest choosing a powder. The application is easier to control, quicker than a cream or liquid, the colour is super buildable and powder suits all skin types. Powders are also less precise than cream or liquid highlighters, which really gives you that all-over shimmer radiance. If you haven’t already met our Unicorn Champagne Highlighter, now is the time to get acquainted! Perfect beginners and experts, this silky ombré powder highlighter builds from a soft champagne dayglow to a warm champagne sparkle. Universally flattering, the richly-pigmented champagne shade suits every complexion allowing you to build and sculpt until the highlight level is just right for cheeks, brow bone, nose and eyes. Where to Apply Highlighter Highlighter is the final step in your makeup routine. Think of it as the radiant cherry on top! Work through the steps in your usual routine - primer, foundation / BB cream, powder, blush and/ or bronzer - then use a setting spray to set the look. Now we’re ready to answer the question you came here asking “Where does highlighter go?” Grab a soft, fan-shaped makeup brush (ideal for highlighter) and let’s do this! Step 1: Highlight Cheekbones You want to add highlighter to the high points of the cheeks where the light typically reflects on the skin. Load your brush with a powder highlighter, tap off the excess, then apply to the top of the cheekbones. Use small, circular buffing motions to blend in with your blush and bronzer to tie it all together. Step 2: Highlight the Bridge of Your Nose Depending on your nose shape, highlighting along the bridge can be flattering. It makes your nose appear longer and slimmer. Use a smaller fluffy makeup brush for this step. Tilt your head down and starting at the top of the bridge (between your eyes) take the highlighter down your nose, stopping before the tip. You can add a very subtle touch of highlighter to the tip to give your nose a slightly lifted effect. Don’t go overboard though. It’s a quick slip into Rudolph territory! Step 3: Highlight the Inner Corners of Your Eyes Highlighter is so pretty to apply to your inner eye area. It really brightens and wakes up your eyes for an I-got-8-hours-of-solid-beauty-sleep effect. Press a clean finger into the powder and dab gently into your inner eye area. Step 4: Highlight Cupid’s Bow How to use highlighter on your mouth? By highlighting your Cupid’s Bow. This gives the illusion of a fuller and more defined top lip. Switching back to your fan-shaped makeup brush, lightly dust the highlighter onto your Cupid’s Bow. Step 5: Highlight the Centre of Your Forehead Why highlight the centre of your forehead? It adds dimension and helps illuminate your entire face. Also, if you’ve gone a little overboard with a bronzer, your face can look quite flat. Highlighting can accentuate your forehead and help counteract your enthusiastic bronzer use. Simply dust highlighter in the shape of an inverted triangle in the centre of your forehead and blend. Click through to purchase PONi’s Unicorn Champagne Highlighter.
Liquid Eyeliner vs Pencil Eyeliner
Liquid eyeliner vs pencil eyeliner. Is one better than the other? Our thoughts on what to consider when choosing which to use. Plus, the best liquid eyeliner in Australia revealed. Spoiler alert - it’s ours! Liquid eyeliner More experienced beauty lovers 💗 If you’re an experienced beauty lover, the smooth application of traditional liquid eyeliner (with a pot and brush) won’t be the challenge beginners find it to be. Liquid eyeliner is less forgiving when you make a mistake, so a steady, practiced hand called for. With practice comes perfection and you can’t beat the slick intensity liquid eyeliner helps you achieve. Especially for a winged look! It’s worth the practice. We love liquid eyeliner for Adele-approved cat eyes Liquid formulas are the go-to for the real deal cat eyes thanks to the intense color payoff they deliver. The pro tip we love is to place a piece of tape at the outer corner of your eyes before applying your liquid liner. Using the tape as a stencil, you can create two even flicks. Precision Under the guidance of an experienced, steady hand, liquid eyeliner can create super crisp lines. Even the sharpest pencil can’t quite create the precision of liquid. Waterproof liquid eyeliner also has a budge-proof staying power pencil can’t beat. For precision perfection when applying liquid eyeliner, rest your elbows on a flat and steady surface. This gives you a good amount of control over your hand movements for wobble free lines. Upping the drama In pretty much all cases, liquid eyeliner is darker and more richly pigmented than pencil. Because of this, a stroke of eyeliner delivers bold, look-at-me lines. Perfect for dramatic looks. Team liquid with a pencil eyeliner to build intensity for a smokey eye. To start, line with your pencil eyeliner and layer over it with your eye shadow. Keep it darkest at the lash line and blend out. Next, to really boost the intensity of the smoky eye, apply liquid liner very close to the lash line. Pencil eyeliner Easiest for beginners! 💗 We love a pencil eyeliner for Eyeliner beginners If you’re a newbie to the world of eyeliner or just want a fuss free application, pencil eyeliner is a winner. Way less intimidating to handle than swiping a thick, inky line along your eyelids. Perfectly. Easy, natural eyes We love pencil eyeliner for a natural look you can apply in zero minutes on a busy morning. Pencils aren’t messy, they don't smear easily, and they deliver a softer look if a more natural look for every day is your thing. Take your eyeliner pencil and using little dots, create a dotted line as close to your upper lashes as you can. Start at the inner corner and work your way out. Then, gently connect the dots into a full line. Swipe on a few coats of mascara and you’re looking everyday prettier in no time. Lining the inside of your eyes Known as tight-lining, lining your waterline can take your eyes from natural to bombshell in no time. It’s best to do with a waterproof pencil. Here’s how. Gently pull your upper lid up. Line your inside rim from the inside corner of your eye to the outer corner. Repeat along the bottom rim. Teaming with liquid eyeliner for the ultimate wing Pencil and liquid eyeliner are an unbeatable duo for creating the ultimate cat eye. If you love the pigment of liquid liner but find it super daunting to nail a straight line - use a combo of tools. Start with a pencil to outline your eye and wing shape. When you’re happy with the look, trace the shape with a thin liquid liner for more impact. Wrinkle worries Worried about wrinkles? Pencil eyeliner is your BFF. The softer, thicker line of a pencil is more flattering for the eye area if you have a few more folds and wrinkles than you’d like! The sharper application of a liquid eyeliner can be a little harsh. You’ll Liquid intensity + pencil control Love the intensity of a liquid liner but your skill level is more shaky handed beginner than seasoned pro? Problem solved. Meet the best liquid eyeliner in Australia - PONi Pegasus Smudge Proof Liquid Eyeliner We’re humble bragging about this liquid gem for good reason. It gives you the dramatic colour of a traditional pot liquid liner but with the steady control of a pencil. Effortless, smudge-proof lines without the stress! Water-resistant and easy to use, the quick-drying formula doesn’t run and is ideal for both the beginner and expert to create to-die-for wings or a subtle everyday look.
How To Do Natural Makeup
We love a fresh natural makeup look! Here are some quick and easy ways to achieve a barely-there but beautiful finish for every day. A natural base Mineral powder foundation is perfect for creating the base for a natural makeup look. It buffs on to the skin beautifully and doesn’t take a lot of product to deliver a luminous glow with natural coverage. Step 1: Swirl your kabuki brush into the product pot and tap off any excess. Step 2: Apply the powder in a swirling motion all over your face then buff to work it into the skin. The end result is skin that appears more even and luminous without a heavy look. If you’d like a little more coverage, apply a mineral BB cream before the mineral foundation. This will help to smooth any imperfections while still achieving a natural makeup look. Create the look with esmi Skin Minerals Loose Mineral Foundation and esmi Skin Minerals Mineral BB Cream. A natural brow Polishing your natural brows, but not going overboard, is about keeping your look simple and balanced. Step 1: Brush your clean, makeup free brow hairs through with a spoolie in an upward motion. Step 2: Take a brow pencil and, following the direction of hair growth, fill in your brows with short, hair like strokes starting from the inner brow working outwards. Drawing individual lines gives a more natural look than shading. Step 3: Grab your spoolie and run it through the brows again to blend any harsh lines. Step 4: Add powder. Lightly dip your brush into the eyebrow powder. Move the brush upward using light, feather-like strokes. Adding powder after pencil helps add the illusion of volume while keeping brows natural looking. Plus, it sets the pencil. Step 5: Finish the look by swiping on clear brow gel for long-lasting hold. Create the look with Brow Duo Powder, Brow Magic or Brow Love Soft Brow Pencil, and Zebra Clear Brow Gel. A natural cheek Blushes in pinks and warm peach hues will help create an oh-so-subtle flush that livens up your skin in a natural way. Or, you could opt for a bronzer for cheeks for natural, sunkissed luminosity. Step 1: Load your brush with your chosen blush or bronzer and tap off any excess. Step 2: Smile to see the natural apples of your cheeks. Step 3: Gently swirl the blush across your cheeks in a circular motion starting at the apple of your cheek and working your way out along your cheek bone. Step 4: Build until you’re happy with the intensity The type of brush you use to apply blush really is the secret to pulling off a natural makeup look. You want to opt for a large, fluffy brush. The fluffier the brush, the less product it will pick up - ideal for a gentle wash of colour. Create the look with Unicorn Candy Blush or Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer A natural eye A natural makeup look for your eyes just calls for a palette of 3 shades in neutral / natural hues, a pencil eyeliner, and mascara. Step 1: Take your base colour and work it all over the lid. Don’t get too heavy with the application, you want a gentle wash of colour for the most natural eye makeup. Step 2: Now select a deeper colour and apply the product along the bottom lash line, following the shape of the lashes. Step 3: With the same shade as step 2, press the colour into your upper lash line at the outer corner of the eye. Work your way so the colour intensity tapers off as you move toward the middle of the eye. Keep the colour close to the lash line, don’t take it up too high. Step 4: Blend out any harsh lines with a fluffy eyeshadow brush. Step 5: Take your eyeliner of choice, a pencil works best for a natural look, and line the upper lash line. Step 6: With the darkest shade of your colour trio, buff and blend it over the eyeliner, concentrating pigment in the outer corner. This will add depth to the look. Step 7: Finish with a few coats of mascara to open up your eyes and polish the look! We love White Knight Tubular Mascara A natural lip We’re aiming for a natural looking lip that is still nicely polished. Choose a pink/neutral lip colour one or two shades darker than your natural lip colour. Step 1: Prep the lips with a gentle exfoliation using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Step 2: Using a dabbing motion, press the colour into your lips. You don’t need to be too precise with the lip line or use a lip liner for a natural makeup look. Step 3: You can take your natural pout a little further by adding a dab of highlighter just to the centre of your lips to create the illusion of fullness. Try it with Brow Pop, our multipurpose creamy highlighter in a soft peachy hue. Create natural looks with Lip Magic Balm. It magically changes colour to create your perfect shade of pink!
The Beginner's Guide to Bronzer
We break down how to apply bronzer properly for an envy-inducing, sun-kissed glow instead of a streaky orange mess! Here’s our beginner proof guide for how to apply bronzer the right, radiant way. Beginner's Guide to Bronzer What does bronzer do? Your bronzing goal is to add warmth to your skin, not slabs of colour that resemble a fake tan. Done right, bronzer will frame your face with a subtle glow for healthy, sun-kissed looking skin. Where does bronzer go? Bronzer isn’t designed to cover your entire face - you’ll end up more orange Oompa Loompa than healthy, bronzed goddess! So, where does bronzer go? The golden rule for a golden glow is applying bronzer to the areas where the sun naturally hits your skin; cheeks, hairline, and temple. To add a little more definition, bronzer can be applied along your jaw bone too. Let’s break down how to apply bronzer correctly in each of these 3 places: Cheeks Bronzer gives your cheeks and cheekbones beautiful definition and a lit-from-within glow. Where do you put bronzer on your cheeks? Focus on the apple of your cheek and blend along your cheekbone. Step 1: Take a large, fluffy bronzing brush and swirl it into the bronzing powder and tap off any excess. Step 2: Run a line of bronzer from your ear to the apple of your cheek. Step 3: Blend the bronzer out using tiny swirling brush motions. Avoid ‘back and forth’ brush strokes as this won’t deliver the airbrushed, perfectly blended result the swirling motion will. The bronzer on your cheeks should be slightly heavier than your temples and hairline. Temples & hairline Applying bronzer to your temple and hairline continues the subtle glow from your cheeks for an even, natural look. Step 1: Load the brush again, tapping off any excess product. Step 2: Apply bronzer across your natural hairline by lightly moving the brush in small circular motions, from one temple to the other. Jawline A little bronzer on your jawline gives the illusion of more sculptured features. Remember, bronzer is best used to add warmth and subtle definition rather than a full-on contouring product. Step 1: With your brush loaded, sweep bronzer along your jawline running from underneath your chin and finishing just before reaching your ear. Step 2: Next, take a clean brush along your jawline in swirling motions to blend everything together. How to apply bronzer Choose the right brush Using the right makeup brush will make a world of difference when applying bronzer. For an even, natural glow using a dome-shaped, soft powder brush is a foolproof choice. We recommend Crown Brush’s selection of cruelty-free brushes for bronzer and blush application. Don’t be heavy handed A light touch is key for getting that subtle sun-kissed shimmer. Being heavy handed can leave you with a thick, streaky look. Using a soft brush, as suggested above, helps keep the application light too. Remove excess bronzer Using powder bronzer? You don’t want to go in with too much product at once. Always tap the brush to remove excess product. It’s easier to build up colour than remove it. Blend, blend, blend Bronzer is all about blending for a natural *no streaks here* look. Use small circular motions to blend and make it even easier by applying a very thin layer of loose setting powder before going in with the bronzer. Best bronzer products for beginnerss PONi Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer is the best bronzer for beginners. This silky bronzing ombre pressed powder effortlessly blends from light to a dark bronze for instant, sun-kissed luminosity to flatter all skin tones. Why you’ll love Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer: Ombre powder blends from light to dark bronzer to suit all skin tones Multipurpose: use as a bronzer or eye shadow Silky texture and long-lasting finish Choose matte glow or shimmery radiance Vegan and cruelty-free Your beautifully bronzed glow awaits. Click here to purchase PONi’s Unicorn Chocolate Bronzer.
4 Bold Eye Makeup Looks We Love
Looking forward to a big event? Get ready to wow with bold eye makeup! A special occasion is a perfect chance to try something a little different. We’ve put together 4 statement eye makeup looks to get you inspired. These looks seem intimidating at first, but broken down step by step they’re actually easy to achieve! Don't worry if you're a beginner, we got you girl! Check first our tips on how to apply eyeshadow here. Look 1: Hollywood Glamour Eye Makeup Glamour eye makeup is a popular trend. Take your cue from the beauties of old Hollywood with beautiful winged eyeliner, voluminous lashes and a defined brow. Pair with a ruby-red lip and your look is complete. Eyes For the lids, you’ll need eyeshadow in a neutral-toned base colour of your choice and a darker complementary colour. With a flat brush, begin by applying the base colour over the entire lid. Next, switch to the darker colour, blending it into a V shape in the outer corner of your eye. Cut the crease to create a shadow that widens and defines your eye. With your eye shadow sorted, it’s time to draw on a classic cat eye winged look. To start, use a soft kohl pencil to draw your cat eye - it’s easier to correct mistakes using a pencil to begin with. When you’re happy with the shape of your cat eye in kohl, go over it with a black waterproof liquid liner to build colour intensity. Finish your glamour eye makeup with mascara or lengthy, voluminous lashes. Brows Sculptured brows are quintessential here. Classic and beautiful, they define the eye for a real statement look. Start by mapping of the shape of your brows with Brow Magic. Next, take a spoolie brush and comb hairs downward. Then, with Brow Magic use small flicking motions in the direction of your hair growth to fill them in. To create a more sculpted brow shape, make a slight peak (we mean slight - you don’t want a scary surprised look) where your natural arch is. Brush your hairs out again to fluff them up and blend out any harsh lines. Lips Pair with a statement red lip and your look is complete! For this look we recommend: Brow Magic, The White Knight, and Pegasus Liquid Liner. Look 2: Smokey Eye Smokey Eye inspired by Mia Connor Smokey eye makeup is a classic favourite. And ‘smokey eye’ doesn’t mean you’re limited to black or grey colours. You can use a bronze and chocolate palette for this bold eye makeup look too! Eyes For the base, choose a chocolaty / bronze hue with a little shimmer and sweep it across the entire eyelid. Apply it with a firm, flat eyeshadow brush. Next, take a matte taupe colour shadow and using a blending brush apply it across the socket line to create a ‘halo’ effect transitioning from the chocolatey base colour. Take it a little higher than the socket line but not too far. From here, choose a subtle pink shade and using a blending brush take it along the edges of the taupe colour to blend and right up to the eyebrow. Under the eye, using an angled eyebrow brush take the first chocolate colour and blend across the bottom rim. Next, take the taupe colour and shadow it under the chocolate, keeping the edges nice and soft. Using a light, shimmery pink, highlight the inner corners of the eye and finish with mascara. Cheeks You just want a light, subtle glow on the apples of the cheeks. Choose a peachy pink colour for the blush. Then take a highlighter and dust across the cheekbones closer to the eye socket and a touch across the cupid’s bow. Lips Finish with a subtle pinky peach lip colour. For this look we recommend: The White Knight. Look 3: Graphic Liner Graphic Liner inspired by Mia Connor Graphic liner is a modern, edgy look. Who said you have to follow the crowd? Stand out with this fun graphic look. Eyes Using a liquid eyeliner on your upper eyelids, draw on a winged look and extend the wing right out for a really exaggerated line. Next, starting from the middle* of your eye draw a second line just above the crease to connect with the end of your wing to create the graphic arrow shape. *You can extend the line further towards the inner eye or shorter than the middle. The further towards your inner eye, the more dramatic the look. Choose a gorgeous metallic, bright, or glittery liquid eyeshadow and fill inside the graphic lines. Finish the look with a slick of mascara. Lips Team your gorgeously graphic eyes with a nude lip. If you’ve used a metallic shadow a muted matte lip will work beautifully. For this look we recommend: Pegasus Liquid Eyeliner and White Knight Mascara. Look 4: Bright Colour Bold and bright inspired by Mia Connor Go bold and bright! Bright colour is a fun eye makeup look that adds vibrancy to any outfit, especially a plain or neutral one. Bright, bold eye makeup is best paired with a coat of mascara and a messy, full brow. First, choose a shade that works with your eye colour. When working bright or neon colours, you can make it really easy by just using a single shade! Get some colour inspo with our little guide here: Blue eyes All shades of pink - especially bold fuchsia tones. Turquoise Gold Orange tones, copper, coral, and bronze Brown eyes Lavender Metallic teal Cobalt blue Green eyes Violet Silver Gold Bold fuchsia Now you’ve got your colour sorted, here’s how to create this statement eye makeup look. Eyes Take your eyeshadow brush loaded with your colour of choice and sweep it across your lids, then use a clean brush to soften any harsh lines. Using a small eye brush you can also line your lower lash line with a smudge of colorful eye shadow too. Tip to fight fall down: Tapping excess eye shadow off your brush before using it minimises the chance of it falling under your eyes. Take your mascara and coat both your top and bottom lashes to really define the eye area. Finish with a touch of highlighter in the inner corners of your eye. Cheeks Choose a peachy pink colour for the blush and use a highlighter along the orbital bone. Lips Try a subtle two-toned lip combination that blends seamlessly to contour the lips for a fuller look. Use a light pink lip colour for the base and a slightly darker hue (in a similar colour match) for the corners blending towards the middle. For this look we recommend: Perfect & Popular bundle which includes The White Knight Mascara, Brow Pop, and Brow Magic! Love these looks? Check out our full range of amazing brow and eye products today. All of our products are designed to be easy to use for everyone, not just professionals.
Favourite Vegan Eye Makeup Products
Say hello to our favourite cruelty free and vegan products. Our vegan eyeliner and brow gel plus cruelty-free staples no makeup kit should be without! PONi’s entire range is cruelty-free and our vegan products are indicated by labels on each product page. Read on for our top picks. Pegasus Vegan Liquid Eyeliner Vegan and cruelty-free Thought liquid eyeliner was tricky to apply? You haven’t met Pegasus Vegan Liquid Eyeliner. Easy to use, the quick-drying, smudge-proof formula glides on like a dream with a rich black intensity. Pegasus is the best vegan liquid eyeliner for an eye-opening dramatic wing or a subtle everyday flick. The clever soft but sharp felt tip means precise, no stress application of fine lines or thick flicks for beginners and experts. Why We Love It Easy, pen-style application Pegasus will turn pencil-only beauties into liquid fans. The easy to handle pen- style application delivers the intensity of a liquid with the control of a pencil. No mess, no wobbles. Just sharp lines and bold flicks with this vegan eyeliner. Long lasting, water resistant formula Sweat, oily eyelids, and humidity don’t stand a chance against this long lasting, smudge proof vegan liquid eyeliner. It’s water resistant but also washes off easily. Brow Love Soft Brow Pencil Vegan and Cruelty-free Brow Love Soft Brow Pencil is the ultimate long-lasting soft, pigmented brow pencil. Delivering soft lines and a fluffy finish with ease, this soft retractable brow pencil gives brows colour, shape and volume oomph. Ideal for every day, natural looking brows or buildable for a bolder look. Why We Love It 5 shades to choose your perfect colour match Little Palomino: Light blondes Palomino: Light brown and dark blonde Chestnut: Brunettes and auburn hues Thoroughbred: Dark brunettes Black Beauty: A graphite colour for super dark-browed beauties High pigment for bold and defined brows This soft eyebrow pencil delivers the perfect amount of pigment for super defined brows but still works beautifully for subtle, more natural looking arches. Soft formula No brittleness here. You’ll love how soft the formula feels to apply and have confidence knowing it’s rub-resistant. Easy application With a retractable design, this eyebrow pencil is easy-as-pie to apply. It features a fine oval tip on one end and spoolie brush at the other, perfect for soft lines and a fluffy brow finish. Long lasting formula Once it’s on your brows, it’s staying there. A long wearing formula for long days and big nights! Clear Vegan Eyebrow Gel Vegan and cruelty-free Vegan eyebrow gel for a natural, strong hold doesn’t get better than our Zebra Clear Brow Gel. It’s the secret to polished looking brows with or without makeup. Without makeup: Helps tame and shape unruly hairs with a unique, ultra-precision spoolie. Apply the eyebrow gel following the direction of your eyebrow hairs. With makeup: Set everything in place with a few strokes of Zebra Clear Brow Gel. Apply the eyebrow gel following the direction of eyebrow hairs over the top of your brow makeup. Water resistant and long wearing, with a soft looking hold and natural shine this perfect vegan eyebrow gel is ideal for all eyebrows, including tattooed brows. Why We Love It Easy, precise application and a waterproof formula Easy to apply with a unique ultra-precision spoolie, Zebra is transparent and water resistant for a strong but soft looking, long-lasting hold. Paraben free, safe formula Next level brows without the nasties, Zebra Clear Brow gel is a safe formulation free from parabens. Brow Pop Vegan Brow Highlighter Vegan and Cruelty-free Introducing Brow Pop. The only brow highlighter you’ll ever need. A multi-purpose creamy brow highlighter, concealer and eyeshadow base for a brighter, visibly lifted brow area. The long-wearing brow highlighter glides on under arches to make your brows POP with a matte finish. The soft peachy hue is ideal for all skin types and the new, improved formulation is blendable. Easy to use, Brow Pop now has a twist up and down feature, no sharpener required. Why We Love It Hides unwanted hairs The universally flattering and concealing tone is ideal for hiding hairs. Ideal if you’re trying to grow out your eyebrows and plucking is a no-go. Define your brows and open up your eyes The main goal of highlighting the brow is to define your brow bone and eye area. This enhances your brow and makes your eyes look bigger. Multi-tasking magic The soft peachy hue of Brow Pop doubles beautifully as an eyeshadow base too. Apply as you would a regular base across your lid and upwards then follow with darker contouring shades. Shop our full brows and eyes range to find more amazing vegan and cruelty free makeup products!
How To Use An Eyebrow Pencil
You asked for it and we’ve delivered! Our easy to follow guide on how to use an eyebrow pencil to fill in your brows. It’s no secret. We love a great brow at PONi and have a range of products to help you achieve your dreamiest brows! Before we dive into how to use an eyebrow pencil, let’s take a look at the different options you have for filling your brows. Brow Creme A pigment-rich option for eyebrow makeup, brow cremes offer a smooth, blendable application for fine hair strokes. They’re known for their smudge-proof staying power. Eyebrow powder With eyebrow powder, you can achieve a soft, natural look - it’s a great choice for filling in sparse patches and boosting volume. You don’t get the precision of a pencil though, so the best brow looks using a powder are usually a combination of pencil and powder. Eyebrow pencil A favourite for beginners or if you simply love an easy fuss-free routine, the precise tip makes the control of the pencil and application easier. The lightest flick of the pencil can create beautiful, natural arches. Tinted eyebrow gel Tinted brow gels add pigment to your brows with natural looking hair-like strokes and help set them in place. Clear brow gels are also an option. While they don’t give a pigment payoff to ‘fill in’ brows, a clear brow gel is ideal to set your finished brow makeup in place. So, why choose an eyebrow pencil? When it comes to control and speed, eyebrow pencil is a winner. Pencil lets you quickly fill in your brows with maximum control. Perfect for everyday wear and busy mornings when you should have been out the door…. like 20 minutes ago. Brow creams are great if you’re a little more experienced with eyebrow makeup or are looking to achieve a bolder, more Insta brow type of look. We love a brow gel if you already have naturally full brows or don’t need to fill in a lot of sparse patches. Eyebrow pencils are a better choice if you’re working with thin, straggly brows! Step One: Map Out Your Brows Mapping your eyebrows will help you know where your brows should start, end, and arch. How to use an eyebrow pencil correctly begins with this super important step! Here’s how you do it: Step 1: Where your brows should start Grab a makeup brush and hold the brush at the angle from the corner of your nose, laying it in a vertical line to the inner corner of your eye. This marks the starting point for your brow. Step 2: Where your arch should be Lay the brush in a line from the corner of your nose to the centre of the eye. This is where your arch should be. Step 3: Where your brows should end Finally, hold the brush from the corner of your nose in a line to the outer corner of your eye. Here’s the spot your brows should end. Use an eyebrow pencil to make a gentle mark at these points to guide you as you begin to fill in your brows. Step Two: Brush Your Brows Ok, we promise we’ll get to how to draw eyebrows soon (that’s why you’re here, we know!) but brushing your brows first is a simple move that can make a big difference. Using the spoolie end of a makeup brush - an old, clean mascara wand works nicely too - brush your brows upwards at a diagonal toward your temples. This quick tip serves a few purposes. It helps your eye area appear more lifted and shows the natural shape of the brow and sparse spots that need to be filled in. Brushing also gives you a nice guide to follow when creating hairline strokes with your eyebrow pencil, making brows easier to fill in. Step Three: Start To Fill In Your Brows We made it to the step you’ve been waiting for, how to use an eyebrow pencil! Go for a shade slightly lighter than your natural hair colour for a softer look; unless you’re really fair. In that case, it's best to go one to two shades darker with your eyebrows. Slightly darker brows will frame your face and enhance your eyes more than really light eyebrows. Starting at the inner corner of your eye, the spot you marked at the brow mapping step, begin to fill in your brows. Use gentle, small flicking motions in the direction your hair grows naturally to create tiny hair-like strokes. It’s easy to achieve realistic looking hair strokes with an eyebrow pencil, one of the reasons we love them! Work your way from the inner corner out to the tail of the eyebrow. Step Four: Brush Out Your Brows Again Now you’ve applied brow pencil, brushing your brows a second time helps blend and disperse the colour. Blending the pigment with your brow hairs means there’s less of a contrast between your skin and hair. The result is more natural looking, less angular / theatrical looking eyebrows. Step Five: Set Your Brows Don’t underestimate the power of the last step in our how to use an eyebrow pencil cheatsheet - setting your brows. It’s the final genius step in eyebrow perfection. Using a clear brow gel, gently sweep it along the hairs. This ensures your brow makeup stays put all day and literally takes less than 30 seconds to do! Minimal effort = big payoff. Products You’ll Need Brow Magic Got your head around how to use an eyebrow pencil but still stressed about finding the right shade? Brow Magic is a universal brow pencil that solves all your colour uncertainties. Thanks to the ‘magic’ of its taupe undertone, this long-lasting pencil adapts to suit the pigment of different brow colours. This allows it to deliver a colour match to suit all - blonde, brunette, auburn, strawberry blonde, and darker-haired beauties! Brow Love An alternative yet equally awesome choice to pencil eyebrows is Brow Love. This a long-wearing, oval tip brow pencil delivers soft looking brows with 5 shades to suit all hair colours. We describe Brow Love as a ‘soft brow’ pencil because it helps you create a beautiful soft looking brow with all day staying power. Zebra Gel This is the clear brow gel you need in your kit! Zebra Gel is perfect for setting your eyebrow pencil or, if you have naturally thick brows that don’t actually need makeup (um, lucky you!) use the gel to simply set your natural hairs. It’s a great way to pull off a polished look sans makeup. Feeling more confident on how to apply eyebrow pencil? We hope so! Once you’ve nailed these techniques, natural looking yet polished brows are a breeze.
Choosing the Perfect Makeup for Eyebrows
Love your brows neat and natural, insta- sharp, or somewhere in between? The perfect brow makeup is out there for every arch. We take a look at the most popular types of makeup for eyebrows. Pencil Fake fuller brows in just a few quick flicks with a brow pencil. A little easier to use than a brow creme and offering more definition than some powders, pencils are the perfect brow makeup for an everyday look. Fill in, darken, and define your brows all with a pencil. Plus, they make a great base for brow powder - together they’re an excellent brow duo. While pencils can suit all skin types, if you have oily skin a light application of powder over the top will help set the pencil. Eyebrow pencil is great for: Filling in sparse patches and tails Natural looking brows Quick, no fuss application Beginners - easy to control Teaming with powder Definition How To Apply Brow Pencil: The Basics Using a spoolie, brush your clean, natural eyebrow hairs upwards. Next, grab your pencil and starting at the bottom use short, soft strokes that mimic the natural hair to fill in any gaps - focus on the sparse areas. When you’re done, use the spoolie to blend and brush hair up again - this softens any harsh lines to give a more natural look. Pencil makeup for eyebrows we love: Brow Magic Our award-winning brow pencil will help you quickly sculpt natural brows. The universal shade makes this the best eyebrow pencil to suit anyone. Creme Eyebrow creme offers a more colour concentrated result than pencil. It’s perfect for filling in sparse patches and the texture helps set hairs into a smooth arch. Brow creme usually comes packaged in a small pot so you need to team it with an eyebrow brush for application. A small, angled, densely packed brow brush is perfect for creating realistic hairline strokes, detailing, and outlining arches. A big plus for eyebrow creme is its long-lasting wear. Many formulas are waterproof so rain and sweat won’t ruin your perfect brow makeup. Brow cream can be a little more tricky to apply than a pencil. If you’re a beginner, take your time and don’t rush the application - remember practice makes perfect. One of the mistakes with brow creme is using way too much of it. Less is more! Eyebrow creme is great for: Long lasting wear Deep colour pay off Creating natural or bold looking brows Very sparse brows Smooth and set brows How To Apply Brow Creme: The Basics Very gently tap your angled brush into the pot to pick up enough product to create a light line. It’s best to start light and build up over a few applications. Otherwise, you’ll quickly end up with harsh, blocky looking brows. Take the brush and start just underneath your brow hair and use short, light strokes to build the outline along your brow. Begin feathering the product upwards in the hair very lightly to fill out the rest of the brow shape. Use the spoolie end of your brush to lightly brush through the hairs - this helps create a more natural look. Creme makeup for eyebrows we love: Mane Stain Brow Creme A soft waterproof eyebrow cream to tint brows with a natural-looking colour and instant volume boost that lasts all day long. Powder Powder is ideal for filling in sparse patches and increasing volume. It’s the perfect brow makeup to achieve a soft, natural look although you don’t get quite the same precision as a pencil. Want a bolder brow? Powder can also deliver a stronger look to prevent your brows getting lost in a full face of makeup. Just keep building the application until you’re happy with the intensity. Eyebrow powder teams beautifully with brow pencil, too. Powder helps set the pencil - making it last longer and adding fullness. Because powder helps absorb oil, low-oil formulations are a good choice if you have an oily skin type. When it comes to selecting a brow powder hue, choose one close to your hair colour. Eyebrow powder is great for: A soft, natural look or a bolder arch Filling in sparse patches Teaming with eyebrow pencil Oily skin types How To Apply Brow Powder: The Basics Lightly dip the brush into the eyebrow powder. Move the brush upward using light, feather-like strokes. Keep building the application until you’ve reached the desired intensity. Finish the look by swiping on clear brow gel for long-lasting hold. Powder makeup for eyebrows we love: Brow Duo Powder The most pigmented brow product of the PONi range, this two shade combo allows you to customise colour intensity. Perfect for stand-out brows when you’re wearing a full face of makeup.Build dimension by blending shades to create an ombré brow, light natural brow or deeper glam brow. Highlight And Hold: Double Down On Your Brow Efforts Your perfect brow makeup doesn’t stop at pencils, creams, and powders - brow highlighter and setting gel will seriously upgrade your look. Brow highlighter Highlighter really makes your brow efforts pop. When you highlight beneath the brow it accentuates your brow bone, defines your eye area and makes your eyes look brighter. We say yes please to all of the above. Take your highlighter and starting from just beneath the arch, blend it along your brow bone outward to the tail. A little goes a long way so be subtle with your approach. As well as highlighting under the brow bone, dab a little highlighter in the corner of your eyes for extra luminosity. We love: Brow Pop Multi-purpose creamy, brow highlighter, concealer and eyeshadow base for a brighter, visibly lifted brow area. Brow gel Brow gel is the can’t-skip-step for the ultimate long wearing, perfectly polished look. Clear brow gel helps set the hairs in place and keep them there. After you’ve finished your look, gently apply the eyebrow gel following the direction of eyebrow hairs. Oh and if you’re lucky enough naturally amazing brows, a few swipes of brow gel is really the only thing you need to polish your look. We love: Zebra Clear Brow Gel
Essential Makeup Hacks for Beginners
Makeup life hacks every newbie needs to know. Tips for struggle-free winged liner, multi-task products, salon worthy brows and epic lashes. Read on for our beginner’s guide to makeup hacks that will change your beauty game. 1. Blush is the ultimate multitasker Blush is the ultimate multitasker and one of the best makeup life hacks you’ve got to know about. It’s perfect for beginners (and those who love a minimalist makeup kit) because do-it-all blush can be used for eyes, cheeks, and lips. Using an ombre blush helps achieve a cohesive look, easily. PONi Unicorn Candy Blush is an ombre palette that suits all skin tones and allows you to achieve a spectrum of colour. 2. Tape it to shape it This is one of our favourite makeup hacks to achieve perfect winged eyeliner. Every. Single. Time Applying a smooth, crisp flick with liquid liner can be pretty intimidating for beginners but this tape trick banishes wobbly line stress. Here’s how to do perfect winged eyeliner with tape: Cut a 3 cm piece of makeup tape Place the tape along your eye at a diagonal, depending on the type of wing you want Apply eyeliner along the tape line. For a more dramatic eye, you’ll want to draw further along the tape. For a more subtle wing, keep the line shorter Follow your lash line to finish the rest of the eye Remove the tape Behold, a crisp, sharp wing 3. Perfect your brows with concealer Brow makeup tips for beginners don’t get better than this. Use a concealer to cover stray hairs and make your eyebrows look salon fresh all day long. With a brush or your finger, simply apply a light layer of concealer under the brow and blend. This makeup hack also instantly shapes and defines your brows to make them pop! We recommend Brow Pop 3-in-1 Highlighter. This brilliant multi-tasker can be used to conceal, highlight and create an eyeshadow base. 4. Use a lash serum to boost natural lashes Darker, thicker, longer lashes and brows? Yes please. One of our makeup life hacks to enhance your natural beauty is using a lash serum on your brows and lashes. Not all serums can be used for both, but PONi Lash and Brow Serum can be! Safe and effective, this super serum can help fill in patchy, straggly brows and encourage longer, thicker lashes - naturally. 5. Tubing mascara Using a tubing mascara is one of the easiest makeup hacks we know to achieve epic, clump free length. What’s so special about tubing mascara? Unlike traditional mascara which can quickly clump short or fine lashes with coat after coat, each tube grabs the individual lash and lifts. The result is a clean, wide-awake effect with effortless length. If you make a mistake, you can simply brush the tubes off with a little spoolie brush or cotton tip. Easy. We recommend getting The White Knight Mascara in your kit. Not only is The White Knight a tubular formula, this genius mascara is also enriched with lash growth and conditioning ingredients to improve the state of your natural lashes. 6. Universal brow pencil for a more forgiving finish More brow makeup tips for beginners: use a universal brow pencil! You can’t go wrong with a shade that complements all types of skin tones and hair colours. Universal brow pencil is ideal for beginners because it’s simple to create full, natural looking arches. Using a brow pencil also makes it a little easier to apply than an eyebrow wax or powder. We recommend checking out our best selling universal brow pencil Brow Magic.
Best Tips for Filling in Eyebrows
Get the best brows of your life with foolproof ways to fill-in, shape and feather the perfect eyebrows. These tips are gems. Keep reading. How to fill in eyebrows naturally Love a great arch? Aim for natural height (= believable) not super pointy arches straining for the ceiling. Those = “always surprised” face. To find the right height for your arch, hold a brow pencil against your nostril and line it up diagonally with the centre of your eye. This is the spot where your most natural-looking arch should be. Fill in eyebrows slowly It’s much easier to add brow makeup to perfect your look than it is to take the excess away and fix mistakes. If you’ve loaded your brows with too much product things get messy trying to par down your look. Instead, take it easy and build the colour and intensity of your brows slowly. Want to intensify the colour of your eyebrow hairs but still pull off a really natural look? The trick is to avoid getting a lot of the product on your skin. This will darken the appearance of eyebrows over all but result in a bolder look. Focus instead on adding colour to hairs themselves with light-handed applications of the brow cosmetics you’re using. Keep building until you're happy with the colour. Love a bold power brow? If you’re using brow powder, add a little water to your angle brush's bristles and then apply powder for more intense colour. Choosing your eyebrow shade Go for a shade slightly lighter than your natural hair colour for a softer look; unless you’re really fair. In that case, it's best to go one to two shades darker with your eyebrows. Slightly darker brows will frame your face and enhance your eyes more than really light eyebrows. Still stressed about finding the shade for your perfect brows? Our Brow Magic is a universal brow pencil that solves all your colour uncertainties - one colour suits all. Brushed up brows Using a clean, dry spoolie brush your brows upward as it makes them look fuller and gives them more texture. You create a ‘feathered’ appearance - natural looking, fine hair strokes that you can’t achieve if you brush sideways. Eyebrows are also easier to fill in afterward when they’re brushed upwards. It’s All In The (Soft) Flick Of Your Wrist The secret to soft, natural-looking hairs? It’s definitely not taking your pencil, gel, or brow powder and drawing your eyebrows on in thick lines. Please don’t do that. Instead, take your brow makeup of choice and use gentle, small flicking motions in the direction your hair grows naturally to create tiny hair-like strokes. How to make patchy brows look full Let us fill you in on how to fill them in - the right way. Eyebrow pencil and brow powder work wonders to bridge the straggly spots. Start with your eyebrow pencil and begin filling in the sparse areas first. Use tiny strokes in the natural direction of your hair to fill in the patches. Move outward to the end of your tail. Continue to lightly fill in the rest of your brow. Then, take an angled eyebrow brush and dip the brush into your favourite brow powder - load both sides. With small, hairlike strokes move along the natural direction of the brow and work from the inner area to the brow tail. Brow powder gives a little extra lift and volume to the hairs after the pencil application. If you only use powder for very sparse brows you might not achieve a long lasting result. Without the pencil (or other brow product) there’s not a lot for the powder to ‘grip’ onto - it can fall easily. Marking and measuring your brows To fill in your eyebrows for the most realistic look, you want to find the point where they should ideally start and end. Do this by placing a brush along the side of your nose. This will show you the most natural place to start filling in your brows. To find where your brows should end, angle the brush from the outside of your nose to the outer corner of your eye. You want the tail of the brow to end at a 45-degree angle from the outside of the eye. Avoid overly filling in the inside corners of the brows with product or making the tail end too harsh. Ditch Symmetry Stress Brow symmetry is overrated. Don’t stress about getting your eyebrows to match perfectly. Think of them as sisters, not twins! They naturally have a little variation in length, width, and height - it’s normal and natural. Setting your brows Always blend your powder, pencil or crayon. After you’ve filled in your brows, take the spoolie end of your brow pencil and gently brush it through the hairs. This helps blend out the colour and soften any harsh lines. Finally, run a clear eyebrow gel through your brows to set your look in place. The perfect brows for your face shape Working with your face shape is key if you want to create the perfect eyebrow for your face. Round face, square face, heart face, and every shape in between, we break down exactly how to fill in your brows based on your face shape here. Team these tips with our cruelty-free brow products and watch your wildest brow dreams come true.
A Guide to No-Makeup Makeup
No makeup makeup is all about creating a real, fresh look with minimal products. The goal? To look like you - but on your best, glowing day. You know, the days when you *actually* drink enough water and get 8 hours sleep. Below is exactly how to make your flawless no makeup look happen. Prep Your Skin How you prep your skin is everything when it comes to achieving a natural, no makeup makeup look. Skincare prep Begin your skincare routine with a gentle cream cleanser to remove excess oil and build up from your pores to create a clean supple base. Bonus glow points if you use a cleanser with brightening ingredients to boost your skin’s natural radiance! Next, gently exfoliate to remove any flaky, dry skin and clear pores for a smooth surface then follow with a hydrating serum for plump, extra dewy skin. Finally, moisturise with a light face oil (suitable for use under makeup) or moisturising lotion and apply SPF. Base Skip the full coverage foundation. You want a barely-there base for your no makeup makeup look. A mineral BB cream or a light, mineral powder foundation are both good options to give you some coverage while still radiating a natural vibe. Perfect Brows The secret to the most gorgeous no makeup makeup? Ah-mazing brows. By making brows the focus of your look (without going over the top) you’ll frame and balance your face. Well groomed brows will help you look polished but natural. The key is to go for a soft brow look and steer clear of harsh lines. When the rest of your face has a subtle no makeup makeup look, you don’t want to go in for heavy, thick, drawn on looking brows. They’ll be totally out of place. Brow powder is a great way to create a softer, natural looking brow. Powder allows you to fill in your arches without strong lines and adds a nice ‘fluffy’ finish to enhance your brow hairs. We love Brow Duo for a no makeup makeup look. This high pigment, 2 shade mineral brow powder delivers naturally defined, thicker looking brows. With two tones, the colour intensity is customisable to find your ideal colour match. Team with Pro Brow Brush for a flawless application. Once you’ve applied the powder, set your look in place with Zebra Brow Gel. Brush the gel upwards through the hairs to continue the fluffy, natural look. If you’ve been blessed with naturally lush, envy-inducing brows that don’t need filling in, you can skip the powder and go straight for the brow gel. Using a gel helps set your brows in place and adds a subtle sheen for a bright, awake looking eye area. Pinky-Toned Lips Your lips but better! A tinted balm will add a flush of natural looking colour to your lips. There’s a shade of pink to flatter all skin tones with a subtle but pretty sheen. We recommend the PONi Lip Magic balm for a creamy finish and pink pout. The magic thing about this balm is that it adjusts to the pH of your lips to create your perfect shade of pink! Before applying the lip balm in your no makeup makeup routine, make sure you’ve prepped your lips with a light exfoliation. This helps promote blood circulation and clears away any dry skin for a smooth base. Buffing your pout with a soft bristled toothbrush is a brilliant way to gently exfoliate your lips. Naturally Flushed There’s something so fresh and natural about flushed cheeks. Your no makeup cheek vibes are all about using blush in a shade perfect for your skin tone to warm up your cheeks and enhance your cheekbones. Using a very light hand and a fluffy brush, apply blush to the apples of your cheeks where you naturally blush. PONi Unicorn Candy blush is the ultimate ombré blush for your no makeup makeup. With universally flattering shades of shimmery peach to matt pink, the silky ombre palette allows you to find the perfect match for your skin tone. Lightweight and buildable the blush is easy to apply with a lighter touch for natural #wokeuplikethis cheeks. Browse the entire PONi collection today. The range includes vegan, cruelty free, multi-purpose and universally flattering cheek, brow, and eye makeup.
Blush - The Ultimate Multitasking Beauty Essential
Is the ultimate beauty multitasker hiding in plain sight in your makeup stash? Toss out the rulebook - here’s how to use blush for more than your cheeks. How To Use Blush On Your Eyes Repurpose your fav cheek colour as eyeshadow. First, prep your eye area as usual - either with foundation or BB cream. Next, grab an eyeshadow brush and gently dab it into the blush product and tap off any excess. Apply as you would a regular eyeshadow blending across your lid and upwards - the higher up you take it, the more dramatic it will look. Pro tip: How to use blush on your eyes for a super pigmented look? Wetting the brush head with a makeup setting spray, rather than leaving it dry, will give you a more intense colour payoff. If you’re using a pinkish shade, don’t take it all the way to your lash line - or use eyeliner between the shade and your lashes. Eyes can take on a bit of a strange look if pink is all up there in your lash line. Your bronzer can make a multi-tasking cameo here too. Depending on the hue of the blush you’re using, applying a little bronzer to the crease of the eye will add depth and warmth. Cream blushes work just as well as cream eyeshadows too, the creamy texture adds an extra hint of dewy radiance. Not all shades of blush will be right for your eyes. Soft shimmery peaches, terracotta, and natural plum hues work beautifully. Experiment with different shades and colour intensity to discover which ones really make your eyes stand out. How To Use Blush On Your Lips With the help of a little clear lip gloss or balm your powder blush transforms into a gorgeous lip tint that perfectly complements your cheeks. Start by prepping your lips with a little light exfoliation (a clean, soft toothbrush works a treat) and then apply a clear balm or gloss to your lips. Tap a clean finger into your powder blush and gently press into your lips over the top of the balm. Using a really shimmery champagne-hued blush? Dab the powder on the centre of your lips so the colour is most concentrated there. Then, blend a little outwards. This will draw attention to the centre of your lips to really plump the appearance of your pout. Those shimmery champagne or peachy hues can also highlight your Cupid's bow. Just dab along your Cupid’s bow - either with your finger or a soft highlighter brush. Cream blush is easily interchangeable between lips and cheeks. Apply it as a subtle stain for just a hint of colour or build up to a full base colour and finish with clear gloss over the top. The Cruelty-Free Blush We Can’t Live Without Now you know how to use blush for lips and eyes, make it happen with PONi Unicorn Candy Blush An innovative ombré blush with a sunset spectrum of pink hues from soft shimmery peach to bright matte pink. This silky powder vegan blush is easy to apply, lightweight and flatters all skin tones and types thanks to a palette that blends from a subtle peach glow to a cotton candy pink.
5 FAQS About Eyebrow Growth Serum
Your burning questions about eyebrow growth serum answered! From how it actually works to possible side effects, here’s what you need to know. How does eyebrow growth serum work? The best eyebrow growth serums contain good-for-brows ingredients to keep them strong against external aggressors to limit the number of breakages. Effective ingredients to help your natural brows become their most lush selves include - Peptides: To promote healthy hair follicles to stimulate thicker, longer eyebrow hairs. Biotin: One of the most important ingredients in eyebrow growth serums, biotin is a water soluble vitamin that plays a huge role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. Quality eyebrow growth serums will contain biotin. Vitamins: In addition to biotin, serums will also contain other vitamins to promote hair growth. Vitamin A, in particular, supports hair growth and will have a positive effect on the length and thickness of the eyebrows. Plant oils: To condition and slow the fall out of existing eyebrow hair. Amino acids: These are actually the building blocks of protein which is what hair is made of! Will eyelash growth serum work on eyebrows? This depends entirely on the product you choose. Some serums, like PONi’s Eyelash Growth Serum, work beautifully on both eyelashes and eyebrows. Don’t assume this to be the case with every eyelash serum. Always, ALWAYS, read the directions for application as the ingredients in some formulations won’t play nice with both brows and lashes. Which brings us to the next FAQ about eyebrow growth serum. Are there side effects? The sensitive areas of skin around your eyes and brows can easily become reactive to products and ingredients. It’s super important to research the ingredients your serum contains to know exactly what you are putting on your skin. Side effects like redness, itchy eyes, eyelid discolouration, and eyelid drooping have been most commonly associated with eyebrow growth serum products that contain an ingredient called prostaglandin. Isopropyl cloprostenate is another ingredient to avoid - found in many synthetic formulations, it’s a known irritant. We say - why risk it!? Choose a safe, natural formulation free from the potential irritant chemical ingredients you’ll find in synthetic serums. Serums made in Australia in TGA approved labs cannot contain any harmful ingredients - they’re generally much safer to use. Whether you choose a natural or synthetic serum, please always do a patch test first. How long will it take to see results? Most eyebrow growth serums take anywhere between 3 - 6 weeks to see results but the brow payoff for a quality serum is totally worth the wait. You need to be consistent with the application so stick to exactly how often you’re instructed to apply it. What is the best eyebrow growth serum? We’re just gonna come right out and say it - PONi’s Lash & Brow Growth Serum. Australian made in a TGA approved lab, it’s a safe, cruelty-free, vegan formulation free of harmful ingredients and packed with natural brow boosting ingredients. The best part? You’ll get double the results! It boosts natural growth for thicker, darker, longer lashes and brows. We love a good multi-tasker. PONi’s Lash & Brow Growth Serum is super easy to apply to brows. Remove brush application and carefully wipe away excess serum on the inside of the tube. Using feathered brushstrokes apply to sparse, patchy brow areas. Repeat on the other brow, redipping for more brow serum if needed. Allow 2-3 minutes to dry and repeat daily. If you’ve got more questions about eyebrow growth serum we’re here for a personal Q+A! Reach us on hello@makeupcartel.com.au or send us a DM.
