Let me just say — I’ve spent months, literally months, debating whether or not to bleach my brows. I’ve dyed my hair light ash beige, and my naturally dark brows have been looking a little too intense for the rest of my face. 

But I’m scared of brow bleach. Like, really scared. The damage, the unevenness, the what if I regret it in 3 days fear.

So I decided to try a brow mascara as a safer, reversible option — and picked up the Peripera Speedy Skinny Brow Mascara in 05 Peony Ash on a whim.

Life. Changing.

This is my first real brow mascara, and I didn’t realize how much difference the right color could make. 

Peony Ash is this soft, slightly rosy taupe — cooler than most brown shades, but still natural. It tones down my brow color just enough to blend with my lighter hair without making me look washed out or weird.

The wand? Incredibly precise. We’re talking micro skinny brush — smaller than any spoolie I’ve used — which means it coats individual hairs without touching the skin. No cleanup needed, no weird smudges. It gives this feathery, natural lift that makes me look more put-together even when I skip other makeup.

The texture is smooth, not too wet, not clumpy. It adds the slightest bit of structure, but never feels crunchy. I’ve used it on both freshly shaped and totally grown-out brows, and it still manages to make them look tidy without trying too hard.

Also… it stays put. I wore it on a long day out — subway heat, humidity, sweating — and my brows were still perfectly tinted and brushed up when I got home. No flakes. No fading.

After using this for a week, I’m honestly considering picking up the matching brow pencil in the same shade. The tone match is that good. I didn’t think a brow mascara could make this much of a difference, but here we are.

If you’re like me — light hair, dark brows, and zero desire to bleach — this is your answer. It’s fast, it’s flattering, and it actually makes your brows look like they belong to your face. Peony Ash isn’t just a color; it’s a vibe.