7 Eyebrow Mistakes That Make You Look Older

Quick answer: The most aging eyebrow mistakes are brows that are too thin, too dark, too harshly drawn, over-arched, or the wrong shape for your face. Softer, slightly fuller, natural-shaped brows in a shade close to your hair look far more youthful. Here are seven mistakes to avoid — and how to fix each.

The 7 eyebrow mistakes that age you

• Brows too thin. Over-plucked, pencil-thin brows instantly add years. Fuller looks younger.
• Shade too dark. Harsh, inky brows look hard; go one step lighter than your hair.
• Drawn-on, blocky brows. A solid line of color reads as makeup, not hair. Use soft powder.
• Over-arched, pointy shape. A sharp arch looks severe; keep it soft and rounded.
• Ignoring the shape of your face. The wrong shape throws off your whole face.
• Uneven brows. Mismatched brows look unpolished; symmetry looks fresh.
• Skipping brows entirely. Bare, faded brows let the face look tired and unframed.

How to fix aging brows

Aim for soft, slightly fuller, symmetrical brows in a natural shade with a powder finish. The easiest way to hit all of those at once is a stencil-and-stamp method: pick a flattering shape, stamp both brows evenly in seconds, and get a soft powder look instead of a hard drawn line. The Browvana Eyebrow Stamp Kit was made for exactly this.

Frequently asked questions

Do thin eyebrows make you look older?

Yes. Very thin, over-plucked brows are one of the most common features that add years; slightly fuller brows look more youthful.

What eyebrow color looks most youthful?

A soft shade about one step lighter than your hair — warm taupe or light brown — looks more natural and youthful than a dark, harsh brow.

Should older women have thick or thin eyebrows?

Softly fuller, not thin. A fuller but natural brow frames and lifts the face, while thin brows tend to age it.

Fix all seven at once with the Browvana Eyebrow Stamp Kit — soft, even, youthful brows in seconds.