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A lot of the time, beauty trends act like rubber bands.
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The farther you stretch them, the harder and faster they snap back.
Never has that been so true as it has for eyebrows.
Better yet, it’s easy to achieve, too.
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As far as technique goes, little time nor effort is required.
It’s even spurred the launch of several products that have achieved best-selling status for delivering soap browns withoutactualsoap.
But more on that later.
Want to get the look at home?
What are soap brows?
It’s exactly what it sounds like: using bar soap instead ofeyebrow gel.
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“All new trends are picked up super fast nowadays; it’s crazy,” she says.
“It’s an old makeup artist trick,” Ono said at the time.
“because everyone’s obsessed with an editorial brow.”
“You’re manipulating the brow (hair) to look larger and softer,” she says.
The trend also allows you to go more natural and subtle or more dramatic, depending on your vibe.
Which Soap Is Recommended to Create Soap Brows?
For the purpose of eyebrow grooming, you could’t use just any old soap that’s lying around.
One factor you should consider when looking for the right soap isglycerin.
Luckily, a majority of glycerin-based soaps fit that requirement.
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Evans says a great glycerin-based soap isPears Bar Soap and Healy is a fan, too."
It’s inexpensive and gives the same result as many pricey brow soaps," he says.
There’s a reason for that, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
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“Hair gels are water-based,” she says.
“Once people sweat, the hold factor can be weakened.”
Hallberg notes that complexion products and soap are not the friendliest combination.
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Additionally, soap on the eyebrows can cause skin irritation due to the high pH levels of most soaps.
A more budget-friendly option isE.L.F.
you’re able to also create the look using brow gel, says Healy.
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Check out some of our favorite soap brow looks ahead.
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