Tom Ford Espresso Architecture Brow Pencil is a luxury, dual-ended brow tool. It is designed to define, shape, and fill in your eyebrows with precision. The “Espresso” shade suits those with dark brown to black hair, offering rich, cool-toned colour without looking harsh. The formula is long-wearing, smooth, and easy to apply, making it ideal for creating anything from natural brows to bold, sculpted arches. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying the Tom Ford Espresso Architecture Brow Pencil:
1. Prep Your Brows
Before you begin, ensure your brows are clean and dry. Use a gentle cleanser to remove any oils or residue from skincare or makeup. Well-prepped skin allows the pencil to adhere better and last longer.
Using the spoolie (the brush end of the pencil), comb your brow hairs upward and outward, following their natural direction. This helps you identify sparse areas and gives you a clearer idea of your natural brow shape.
2. Map Out Your Brow Shape
To achieve balanced brows, it helps to map out key points.
- Start: Place the pencil vertically along the side of your nose—where it touches your brow is where it should begin.
- Arch: Angle the pencil from the corner of your nose through the centre of your eye. This is where your arch should be.
- End: Angle the pencil from the corner of your nose past the outer corner of your eye to determine the tail’s endpoint.
Lightly mark these points if needed with the pencil.
Tom Ford Expresso Architecture Brow Pencil
3. Outline the Shape
Use the angled tip of the pencil to lightly outline the bottom edge of your brow. Use small, hair-like strokes rather than one harsh line.
This creates a natural look and prevents the brows from appearing too blocky or drawn-on.
Repeat along the top edge, starting from the arch and gently tapering down toward the tail.
4. Fill in Sparse Areas
With the same light, feathery strokes, begin filling in any sparse patches inside your outline. Focus on the middle and tail for more definition, and use a lighter touch toward the front of the brow to avoid a harsh, boxed-in look.
The pencil’s formula allows for buildable colour, so start light and add more if needed. If you make a mistake, the pencil is easy to correct before it sets.
5. Blend with the Spoolie
Once you’ve filled in your brows, use the spoolie brush to blend the product evenly. This step is crucial—it softens any harsh lines and diffuses pigment for a more natural, realistic finish.
Brush upward and outward, following the natural growth pattern of your brows.
6. Set (Optional)
If you want extra hold, you can apply a clear or tinted brow gel to set the hairs in place. This isn’t necessary, as the Tom Ford pencil has good staying power, but it can help lock everything in for long days or humid conditions.
Final Tips
- Use a light hand; it’s easier to build than erase.
- Sharpen the angled tip as needed by twisting the pencil—this helps maintain precision.
- Use concealer around the edges of the brow for a clean, sculpted look if desired.
With the Tom Ford Espresso Architecture Brow Pencil, achieving polished, defined brows is simple and sophisticated—just like the brand itself.
Tom Ford Expresso Architecture Brow Pencil
