MeMeMe Arch Angel
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:34PM Are you too lazy to carefully apply and blend makeup on your eyebrows, yet still want that seamless, perfect finish? Then I might have a solution for you. The MeMeMe Arch Angel (P650 at Makeupholics) is a nice product for days when you want quick, fuss-free brows. It has a creamy brown shade for coloring and a shimmery white for enhancing the arch of your eyebrows.
Here's a quick rundown!
What I love about the product
- The brush is basic but it's the perfect size for eyebrows. Not too tiny as to warrant a lot of time to cover ground, but not too big that it would create a too-thick line. It also picks up the right amount of product so I don't make a mess.
- The product dries quickly and doesn't smudge throughout the day. It also keeps stray hairs in place without making them crunchy and hard.
- I love the dark brown, slightly ashy shade. It looks too dark in the tube but when applied it looks just right. It complements my lightened hair!
- The highlighter is perfect for enhancing the arch of the brows. Just use one dab per brow as it can be rather wet and pigmented. Apply it directly below the brow, and on the inner corner of your eyes. Well actually you can use it anywhere on your face!
Define - for shading and shaping the brows
Highlight
Swatch
Here's a photo to give you an idea of the size of the brush
Used a light hand here, so my brows just look enhanced yet natural
Used a heavy hand for darker, thicker brows
What I don't like about the product
- It's not waterproof or water-resistant, so if you have a tendency to get really sweaty around your brow area you might notice a bit of fading. On the up side, it means that you can easily wash this off.
Recommendations
If you have well-groomed brows that only need a bit of taming, basic shading, and highlighting then I think you'll love the MeMeMe Arch Angel. Just a few upward strokes on your brows makes all the difference! It's super quick and fairly fool-proof to use. If I want light brows then I use a light hand. If I want to darken certain areas (particularly the inner tips of my brows) then I use more pressure to get a good color going.
The highlighter part is super useful not just on the brow bones but on the cheekbones, philtrum (bow of the lip), and bridge of the nose. You can also mix a bit with your lipstick to get more shimmer! ;) Or apply it on the center of your bottom lip for a fuller pout. Take your pick.
The only ones who I think won't like this so much are girls who need something more corrective. Girls with a scar or overly plucked brows should go for waterproof pens and pencils to get a more precise, long-lasting application.
Verdict
Love it! It only takes me what, ten seconds to fix both my brows using this? Brush brush brush then done. I don't even need to blend it anymore. I like the highlighter but I don't use liquid highlighter all the time - still, it's nice to know I have something just in case!
You can purchase MeMeMe from Makeupholics.
Reader Comments (16)
Haven't tried brow gel yet; but based on this review, seems like super fuss-free yung application. I'm used to brow pencils kasi. Btw Ms. Liz, one shade lang 'to available? Thanks!
i have thick and unruly brows and for years i took my brows for granted not knowing that it will make or break my look. ever since i started reading beauty blogs i learned to appreciate and to care for my brows as i believe its the most neglected part of my face *embarrassed* thanks to the recommended brow products, tips and tutorial by ms. liz. though i'm still not an expert in terms of doing my brows i know im on my way there ;)
Wow. That's actually pretty expensive for a non-waterproof brow gel. Sayang, it looks so good and promising. You reminded me of Emma Watson's perfect thick brows. But with this humid weather (and pawisin pa naman ako) I will opt for something waterproof that will work on my brows.
Nevertheless, thank you for this review! :D
Hmmmm.. This looks interesting..:) i've been using in2it's eyebrow colour for quite sometime now, its mejo time consuming with the separate brush and all.. i see this as a better option. Thanks for the post Liz!
Love this product! Way easier and quicker than pencils or brow powders. You only have to make sure your brows are groomed without having to use makeup. Well, that should be the case anyway--just as we aim for good skin that doesn't need piles of makeup, so should we aim for neat brows that don't require a lot of time to groom.
Thinking of whether I should buy it or not hmmm
I've been waiting for you to review this ever since you mentioned in your tutorial XD. I almost bought one actually :))
I have a quick question, is it good for coloring brows (like making dark brows lighter?)? I have dark brows and would like something to lighten them. Hahahaha
Thank you Ms. Liz!! More power to you and your blog :)
I like this two -in-one-thing. I wish its a bit lighter , like Majolica's brow colorist.
This is a much cheaper alternative to MAC Beguile + it has a highlighter too. Thanks for sharing other alternatives for different makeups. You always give us the the best vs. splurge options. Thanks a bunch Ms. Liz as always! :)
This is a much cheaper alternative to MAC Beguile + it has a highlighter too. Thanks for sharing other alternatives for different makeups. You always give us the the best save vs. splurge options. Thanks a bunch Ms. Liz as always! :)
Even before I knew and read from you ate na may mga brow correctors like this, I used my mascara with a light hand to make my brows look cleaner! haha, talk about two in one product. But yes, sulit nga na may highlighter ito, yet for 650 I think I'll stick with my mascara doubling as my brow corrector. hehe
I wanted to try this out. But I sweat alot. I'm worried this could smudge and look awful by mid-day. In terms of fuss free application and colors available (I have black hair), which is better: arch angel or the Majo Majo tinted brow gel? Thank you.
Do they have a black shade (or a deep brown, or charcoal gray) for black hair? Looks promising though! They have a similar product in Etude, I think. Have you tried it?
Looks promising and not that expensive too! I would try this if I haven't just recently bought the Benefit Brow Zings.
Your eyebrows always look flawless :) Thanks for sharing Ms. Liz!
i think masyadongdark yan for me. i use etude house brow mascara and ok nmn xa. its budge proof for me considering oily ang skin ko.