Journal
Notes on brows & lips
Honest, expert care guides from the SYNC team — simple rituals for beautiful brows and lips.
Brows
N°76
How to Soften Eyebrows That Look Too Harsh
Harsh, over-defined brows are almost always a case of too much product, too dark a shade or too solid an outline. Here... Read
Brows
N°75
How to Set Your Brows Without a Wet, Greasy Look
A pro guide to setting your brows so they hold all day without the wet, shiny, over-gelled finish. Covers how much product... Read
Lips
N°74
How to Overline Your Lips Naturally
A pro method for overlining lips so they look fuller and balanced without an obvious drawn-on edge, covering where to extend, shade... Read
Brows
N°73
How to Get Fluffy, Feathered Eyebrows
Fluffy, feathered brows are all about lifting the hairs up and holding them there. Here is how to get the brushed-up look... Read
Lips
N°72
How to Get a Soft, Natural Lip Tint
A makeup artist's guide to a soft, natural lip tint, the sheer, healthy wash of colour that looks like your own lips,... Read
Lips
N°71
How to Make Your Lip Oil Last Longer
Lip oils are meant to feel light and glossy, which is exactly why they fade quickly. Here is how to prep, layer... Read
Brows
N°70
How to Keep Your Brows Put at the Gym and in Humidity
A pro guide to sweat-proof, humidity-proof brows using a strong-hold clear or tinted brow gel and a few smart prep habits. Read
Brows
N°69
How to Fix Eyebrows That Look Too Dark
Whether it is heavy makeup or an overzealous tint, dark brows can dominate the face. Here is how to lighten, blend and... Read
Lips
N°68
How to Do Your Lips for a Wedding or Event
A makeup artist's method for long-wearing event and wedding lips that survive dinner, speeches and dancing while still looking soft and natural... Read
Brows
N°67
How to Do Your Eyebrows Over 40
A gentle, practical guide to shaping and filling brows over 40, working with thinning, greying or changing brows for a soft, lifted,... Read
Brows
N°66
How to Fix Stiff, Crunchy Brow Gel
Crunchy, stiff brow gel usually means too much product or the wrong formula. Here is how to fix it in seconds and... Read
Brows
N°65
How to Fill a Gap or Scar in Your Eyebrow
A step-by-step pro method for filling brow gaps and disguising scars with feathery strokes, careful shade choice and a grooming gel to... Read
Brows
N°64
How to Do Your Eyebrows for Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes love a lifted brow. Here is how to shape, fill and set your eyebrows to open up the eye area... Read
Brows
N°63
A Beginner's Guide to Doing Your Eyebrows
New to brows? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the tools, the order of steps and the gentle techniques that give you... Read
Brows
N°62
How to Do Your Brows for a No-Makeup Look
The no-makeup look lives and dies by the brows. Here is how to groom, lightly tint and set them so they look... Read
Brows
N°61
How to Lift Downturned Eyes with Your Brows
Downturned eyes are beautifully soft, and the right brow shape can lift them. Here is how to shape, angle and set your... Read
Brows
N°60
How to Do Your Eyebrows for Deep-Set Eyes
Deep-set eyes sit further back beneath a prominent brow bone. Here is how to shape and fill your eyebrows so the brow... Read
Lips
N°59
How to Choose Lip Products for Sensitive Lips
Sensitive lips deserve careful choices. Here is how to read a formula, patch test properly and build a gentle routine that keeps... Read
Lips
N°58
How to Care for Naturally Dark or Pigmented Lips
A gentle, honest routine for naturally dark or pigmented lips, focused on softness, hydration and sun protection rather than lightening. Read
Lips
N°57
How to Choose Your Tinted Lip Oil Shade
How to choose a tinted lip oil shade that flatters your undertone and natural lips, with a shade chart and easy layering... Read
Lips
N°56
How to Choose the Right Lip Liner Shade
A practical guide to choosing a lip liner shade that flatters your natural lips and skin tone, with a shade chart and... Read
Lips
N°55
How to Care for Your Lips in Summer Heat
Sun, salt water and air conditioning all leave lips dry and tight in summer. Here is a simple, gentle routine to keep... Read
Brows
N°54
How to Build a Minimal Brow Kit
The short list of products that make a complete, fuss-free brow routine, plus what you can safely leave out and how to... Read
Brows
N°53
