Eyebrow shaping can be an art, but you may also be one of those lucky people whose eyebrows are naturally a perfect shape to crown your eyes.

Eyebrows of any shape and width need grooming however, even if they have been professionally waxed or plucked. Colored eyebrow gels are a great way to color, define and groom eyebrows so they retain that great shape and look all day.

Revlon makes a combination eyebrow pencil and gel that lets you define the brow with color and then brush with gel to set them. Brow Fantasy defines and styles brows with soft color while the gel shapes and sets them.

Another option is to use your favorite brow powder or pencil (or none at all if you are blessed with perfect brows) then groom and set them with a product like Maybelline’s Great Lash Clear Mascara for Lash and Brow

Maybelline’s Line Stylist eyeliner has become my favorite eyeliner pencil in my makeup bag. For a pencil, it creates a very fine line. You can make the line a thick as you like, however, it’s the precision that makes this pencil unique. It’s also safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Line Stylist comes in 8 shades. Basic colors are included but so are shades such as Plum Shimmer, Jade Flash and Bronze Gleam. Mine is Sapphire Glimmer so obviously not a color I would wear every day. I guess I will just have to pick up a couple more…

The temptation to use too much brown or beige with brown eyes should be avoided. Earth tones can be fine if they are vibrant and rich and not overused. If you’ve been using browns because you want a natural look, you may find that using beige or true browns will only help your eyes disappear into your face and give you a naturally tired look.

If you have brown eyes don’t think you are limited to brown shades. Purple is wonderful on brown eyes, as well as plums, mauves and even some pinks. But if you want to make a statement, wear blue.

Blue can make brown eyes “pop” if you know what you are doing. What you don’t want to do is match your eyeshadow to your eye color. Eyeshadow is about enhancing your eyes, not hiding them.

Getting the Blues:

L’Oreal Colour Fresco in Blue Splash and Snowflake. Use both to create dimensioned look. The colour glides on for all day shimmer.

Max Factor’s MAXeye trio in Gypsy Moon.

Maybelline’s Expert Wear Eye Shadow Trio in Blue Slate.

When creating the illusion of high cheekbones (see the how-to tips here) you’ll find that a great blush duo combining matte and shimmer shades will make it quick and easy.

Maybelline’s Expertwear blush duo has just what you need in one compact and comes in four shade duos: Twin Peach, Siamese Pink, Pair o’ Plums and Two to Glow.

At under $6 in most retail outlets, it fits your budget and is a great little spacesaver in the essentials-only make up bag.