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Worth the hype? The WunderBrow tested

11.8.2017

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Do you want perfectly made-up eyebrows that you won't sweat off straight away? Our beauty blogger Nikki has tested the highly popular eyebrow product WunderBrow, which promises just that. Is it worth the social media hype?

He wants to take you swimming on your first date? No problem for your eyebrows now! Because I have a solution that allows you to make your eyebrows look beautiful in the pool - without microblading. Anyone who spends time on the internet from time to time will have heard of WunderBrow, a product from the Wunder2 brand. It has long since infected all the big YouTubers with semi-permanent brow fever. Everyone is talking about it and everyone loves it. It is currently one of the best-selling products on the web. Is it really as good as everyone claims or is the hype wildly exaggerated? I took a closer look at WunderBrow for you.

What exactly is WunderBrow?

According to the homepage, WunderBrow is a tinted eyebrow gel that is supposed to be very easy to apply and conjure up defined, waterproof and long-lasting (three days - what?!) eyebrows. The applicator is a medium-strength brush. This gel is said to contain hair-like fibres that guarantee instant density and a natural finish. The pack also contains a spoolie, which is intended for brushing and shaping the brows. The product is available in five colour shades: blonde, red-brown, brown, black-brown and black. [[productlist:6150174]]

How to use it

WunderBrow should be used on clean and dry skin, as oils, skin creams, foundations etc. can affect its durability. This is the first change for me: I usually apply my foundation first, as I don't like applying make-up around my eyebrows. It takes a bit of practice not to cover the eyebrows with my foundation.

According to Wunder2, you should apply the product directly with the applicator in the direction of hair growth and then brush through the brows with the spoolie to remove excess product and brush the brows into the desired shape. This didn't work for me. The brush applicator is quite thick, so I can't draw precise lines. It also dispenses too much product. I therefore remove a little of the gel directly from the applicator with a bevelled eyebrow brush and fill in my brows this way. [[productlist:6150198]]

Filling is really quick. However, the product also dries quickly, forcing you to hurry with the application. Because once the product dries, it is almost impossible to place the hairs any other way. WunderBrow still doesn't feel crusty or thick on the eyebrows.

What struck me immediately is the perfect balance of pigments. With WunderBrow, you don't have to be as careful with the amount of product as with conventional eyebrow pomades. At no point did my eyebrows look as if I had filled them in with a felt-tip pen. I also have the colour black-brown, which suits my face and hair perfectly. However, for being black-brown, the colour is not as dark as I expected. So make sure you look at swatches of the colours online before you decide on a shade. Once the eyebrows have been made up, the only way to remove the applied gel is with an oil-based make-up remover. Now the bathing, sweating and storming can begin.

How long does the product last?

I took WunderBrow out for a run, showered with it and even washed my face with a gel-like make-up remover and the product lasted and lasted! It didn't wear off at all and looked flawless. It was after I took my make-up off in the shower that I started to worry: how am I going to get the product off? Cleansing balms or oil removers are the solution. By massaging them into the eyebrows in circular movements, everything is removed. There is even a product from Wunder2 that is designed to remove make-up from perfect brows. [[productlist:5948720,6357052]]

Wunder2 claims that the eyebrows last for days. I must honestly admit that I have never worn the product for more than a whole day. This is because I strongly believe in cleansing the skin and the thought of wearing eyebrow make-up for several days makes me panic. But as I said, it stands up to everything, so I'm convinced that it can last for several days. So are there any festivals planned this summer? The eyebrows will certainly be perfect.

Worth the Hype?

I LOVE this product and it is 100% "worth the hype"! WunderBrow is very easy to use, has the perfect pigmentation, feels comfortable on the brows, is the longest lasting product I've ever tested and it's also quite easy to remove with the right products. The price/performance ratio is also right. Only the applicator is not my thing and could be a problem for many people. That's why I recommend getting a bevelled brush, because it's worth it! For all the animal lovers out there: WunderBrow is cruelty-free - YAY!

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Nicole Halter

nikki@accusedoflipsticking.com

As a 90's child I grew up with turbulent beauty trends. This also explains why I love to smear green or blue lipsticks on my face. And then I clap glitter over it. A lot of it. And Gloss. Lots of gloss. You can also find my fancy looks on my blog. <a href="http://www.accusedoflipsticking.com/" target="_blank">accusedoflipsticking.com</a>

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