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Eyebrows are the one feature that frames your whole face (and your beauty looks), and no one knows the power of a snatched eyebrow more than Kristie Streicher, a celeb brow artist and the founder of KS & Co. She’s also the co-founder of Striiike, a Beverly Hills beauty salon that she shares with her sisters Ashley, a master hairstylist, and Jenn, a pro makeup artist. But before becoming one of the most sought-after brow artists, Streicher was an esthetician and makeup artist. “I fell in love with brows and how the subtleties of shape made such a difference in the entire face,” she says. “The fast, transformative nature of a tinted and tweezed brow created such a passion in me.”
Streicher began studying eyebrow hair growth cycles, which are key to unlocking your best brows—and the secret ingredient is her signature Nurtured Brow process. I’d never heard about this concept before, so here’s the 411: “We develop optimal hair cultivation through a series of brow shaping appointments and embrace and adapt to your one-of-a-kind growth patterns and cycles,” she explains. And if you can’t see her in person, Streicher has some at-home tricks for flawless arches.Â
It all comes down to using the right products and techniques. Streicher recommends using her “backcombing” technique to create a naturally fuller brow in seconds. “Use a tinted brow gel to deposit color to every hair, and then brush them backward to coat the underneath part of the hair to create added lift, fluff, and texture,” she explains. “I always love finishing with a clear brow gel to brush them up and keep them in place.” Curious about the products Streicher reaches for in her daily routine? Keep scrolling to see her essentials, which include her favorite J-Beauty brand, go-to self-tanner, and of course, all her brow must-haves.
Shani Darden Skin Care
Moisture Boost Plumping Serum
“This serum has been much needed, especially in the dry winter months. I use it morning and evening. It’s super lightweight, absorbs immediately, and gives that bouncy skin we all love.”
Nemohamo
Full Barrier Serum
“This Japanese skincare brand is my current obsession. It was founded by sisters and uses ginseng to energize the skin. The four-step system has me loving my skin, and it’s loving me back!”
The Skinsheet
The Cleansing Coins
“These are a game changer. Once you use them to cleanse with, you’ll never want to go back to a regular washcloth. They’re amazingly durable and absorbent for how thin they are. They also give the lightest exfoliation and are even made from biodegradable cotton.”
ZitSticka
Killa Acne Extra Strength
“I find that these keep me from picking or touching breakouts too much, which is always a bad idea.”
“I have been pretty religious about using this laser every day for at least 20 minutes. There’s nothing better than pairing it with the Monastery Attar Balm. It’s the most luxurious at-home treatment to do before bed.”
St. Tropez
Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
“I love a little color in the winter months. I have tried all the self-tanners, and this one gives the easiest, foolproof, non-orangey, real-looking tan. It works best after using this scrub mitt in the shower. Once you use this, you’ll never wash your body with anything else—it feels amazing and works well to stimulate blood and lymph as well.”
“This is hands down my desert-island product. I have one in every bag and use it multiple times a day for instant radiance and glow.”
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
“I really don’t like wearing sunscreen, and this is the most ‘un-sunscreen’ sunscreen I’ve used.”
Iris&Romeo
Best Skin Days SPF 30 Whipped Tinted Moisturizer
“I’ve never liked the look or feel of foundation and prefer seeing a bit of my natural skin texture and imperfections. My skin loves this product and the Weekend Skin sunscreen. They both wear beautifully and keep my skin looking hydrated and glowy all day.”
Rohto
Cool Relief Cooling Eye Drops
“I never leave home without these eye drops. They’re my favorite.”
KS & Co
Microfeathering Brow Pen
“I fill in any sparse areas with my micro-feathering pen. Not every single hole needs to be filled in—natural brows have some spaces.”
KS & Co
Sheer Tinted Brow Gel
“I like to add some soft color with my sheer tinted brow gel while using my backcombing method to make sure the color deposits all around the hair.”
RMS Beauty
Redimension Hydra Powder Blush
“When I don’t have the time, just applying this blush on the cheeks alone makes me look like a glowing angel. My two favorite colors are Crystal Slipper and French Rosé.”
ILIA
Liquid Powder Eye Shadow Tint
“This is the perfect amount of color saturation to enhance my blue eyes. It looks effortless but also wears all day. I use a touch along my lower lash line and across my entire upper lid.”
“For a bit of dimension, surprise, and delight, I’ll add a finger dab of this to the middle of my lid. Très chic!”
“My favorite mascara ever since it launched. It wears all day without budging but is removed easily with cleanser. With a quick swipe, you can add intense, rich black lashes that look amazing and don’t budge!”
“My go-to for everyday lips. This one makes your lips ultra hydrated, shiny, and glossy with just the right amount of shimmer and color.”
Klorane
Non-Aerosol Shampoo Powder With Oat Milk
“I try to only wash my hair one to two times a week and use a dry shampoo to absorb some of the oil.”
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