眉墨

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 眉墨 is read as まゆずみ and is a noun for eyebrow makeup, especially a pencil or similar cosmetic used to shape and color the eyebrows.
• Basic usage: Shaping eyebrows with brown makeup appears in 茶色の眉墨で眉を整える, while one found in a makeup box appears in 化粧箱の眉墨.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A cosmetic specifically for eyebrows
  • It is used to fill or shape the eyebrows and is distinct from a product used to draw along the edge of the eye.
• Difference from アイライナー
  • The comparison term is makeup for drawing a line along the eye rather than filling the eyebrows.