beauty buzz

Whether you favour the needle-thin eyebrows of Marlene Dietrich or the full youthful brows of Brooke Shields, a little grooming goes a long way. From pencils to powders, there are a number of products to help you achieve perfect arches.

1. Model Co's Magic Water (HK$160) can transform any eyeshadow into a water-resistant, blendable eyeliner. It comes with a ceramic mixing palette and precision eyeliner brush. Available from the Model Co counter at Lane Crawford stores.

2. Shiseido's Maquillage Brow and Shadow Compact (HK$200/3 grams) is available in dark and natural brown. The eyebrow colour pairs with the shadow colour to fine-tune the look. The long-wearing powder ensures everything stays in place. From the Shiseido counter at Sogo, Causeway Bay.

3. Cybercolor's Style Eyeliners (HK$78/2.5ml) feature an impossibly thin brush for precision application of waterproof brown, violet and black liner. From Sasa stores.

4. Kanebo's T'estimo Designing Eyebrow Holder (HK$80) carries replaceable cartridges for both the T'estimo Designing Eyebrow Pencil (HK$65/0.1 grams) and the T'estimo Designing Eyebrow Tip Powder (HK$65/0.5 grams). Available in basic brown, light brown or nuance grey. From the Kanebo counter at Sogo.

5. Guerlain's Ombre Eclat Duo & Liner (HK$340/5 grams and 1.6 grams), part of the brand's smouldering new autumn colour collection, provides eyeshadow and eyeliner in one handy compact. From the Guerlain counter at Sogo.