Peel-off eyebrow tint is a gel you paint onto your brows in the shape you want, leave to dry into a film, and then peel away. It leaves a stain on the skin and hairs underneath that gives the look of filled-in brows for a period afterward. To use it, patch test first, apply a thick, even layer to clean, dry brows, wait for the time your product's directions give, and peel from the front of the brow toward the tail.
How does it work?
The gel contains colorants that stain the surface of the skin and the brow hairs while the gel sits on them. Once dry, the gel forms a flexible film that lifts off in one piece. No remover is needed for the film itself. How deep and how long the stain is depends on the product, how long it is left on, and your skin.
Before you start: safety
- Read the directions on your product and follow them, including the leave-on time. They take priority over any general guide.
- Do a patch test on your inner arm or behind your ear at least 24 hours before, as the label directs. Do not use the tint if your skin reacts.
- Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, rinse with clean water straight away and seek medical advice if irritation continues.
- Do not apply to broken, irritated or sunburned skin, or straight after waxing, threading or tweezing. Wait a day or two.
- Stop and wash it off if it stings or burns.
What do you need?
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Peel-off brow tint | The color |
| Oil-free cleanser | Tint will not stain through oil |
| Spoolie | To set the hairs in place first |
| Brow pencil or stencil | To mark the shape before you tint |
| Cotton buds and makeup remover | To correct edges before the gel dries |
| Timer | To keep to the directed time |
How to apply it, step by step
- Cleanse the brow area and dry it completely. No moisturizer, sunscreen or makeup on the brows.
- Brush the hairs into place with a spoolie.
- Mark your shape. Lightly outline with a pencil, or use the start, arch and tail points as guides. The gel stains wherever it touches, so the shape you paint is the shape you get.
- Apply the gel with the applicator, starting at the middle of the brow and working to the tail, then the front. Lay it on thickly and evenly, so that the brow hairs are covered.
- Tidy the edges immediately with a cotton bud dipped in remover. Once dry, mistakes are stained in.
- Keep the front lighter. Use a thinner layer there, or stop a little short and feather it, for a softer start.
- Repeat on the other brow, matching the shape.
- Leave it on for the time the directions state. Do not touch it, and avoid raising your brows.
- Peel. Lift the film at the front of the brow and peel slowly toward the tail, in the direction the hairs grow. Hold the skin steady with your other hand.
- Do not wash the area for the period the directions advise, so the stain can settle.
A peel-off tint in three shades
The Uexim peel-off eyebrow tint gel is a peel-off tint that fills sparse brow gaps for a fuller, defined look and dries to a peelable film, with no extra remover needed. The listing describes it as waterproof and smudge-resistant. Each tube is 3.5 ml, and it comes in light brown, dark brown and black, singly or in 2-piece and 3-piece sets.
How do you choose a shade?
- Choose a shade close to your natural brow hair, or slightly lighter. A stain is harder to soften than pencil.
- Black suits very dark brows only. For most dark hair, dark brown looks more natural.
- Fair hair suits light brown.
- For a first try, leave the gel on for less time than the maximum, to see how deeply your skin takes the color.
How do you make the result last?
- Keep oil-based cleansers, exfoliating acids and scrubs away from the brows.
- Pat the area dry instead of rubbing.
- Oily skin and frequent washing fade the stain sooner.
Wear time varies widely from person to person. Treat any figure as a rough guide, and go by your own results.
What if it goes wrong?
- Too dark: wash gently with an oil-based cleanser. It fades over the next days.
- Uneven or patchy: the skin was oily, or the layer was thin in places. Fill gaps with a brow pencil meanwhile.
- Stained outside the brow: oil cleanser and gentle exfoliation over a few days.
- The film will not peel in one piece: it was applied too thinly. Wet a cotton pad with warm water and wipe the rest away.
- Hairs pulled out on peeling: peel more slowly in the direction of growth. Loosen the edge with a damp cotton bud first.
Frequently asked questions
Does peel-off brow tint hurt to remove?
It should feel like peeling a face mask. Peel slowly, with the hair growth.
How long does the color last?
It varies with the product and your skin. Follow your product's information.
Can I use it if I have very few brow hairs?
Yes. It stains the skin, so it can give the look of a shape where hair is sparse.
Is it the same as a salon brow tint?
No. Salon tints use a different type of dye, mixed and applied by a professional.
The bottom line
Patch test, cleanse, paint a thick even layer in the exact shape you want, tidy the edges while wet, wait as directed, and peel with the hair growth. Go lighter on the first try.
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