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These eyebrow pencils defined my brows beautifully in no time.
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I also loved theAnastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil.
Youll never see me leave the house with bare eyebrows.
Most of the time, I fill them in with aneyebrow pencil.
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(Plus, a bold brow detracts from tired, my kid-woke-me-up-at-2am-eyes and an overdueBotoxappointment.)
So, in addition tomascara, applying eyebrow makeup is a daily practice.
For the sake of making all of our brows better, I spent a few monthstestingeyebrow pencils.
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I took my freshly filled-in brows on steamy NYC subway rides to spa treatments and through balmy evening dinners.
There were pool parties, sweaty tennis games, and beach vacations that the pencils needed to perform through.
This thingglidesflawlessly coating everything in its path with the right amount of drama.
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It feels creamy and slightly waxy but never heavy or sticky.
It gripped mybushy brows, taming them in place.
Worth noting: a little goes a long way.
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The tube is also refillable, making it an eco-friendly and a good bang for your buck option.
I rocked it to a balmy summer party where I knew Id be taking pictures all night.
It was super flattering and photogenic for pictures, anchoring my sexy night-out makeup.
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After an hour of chasing my toddler around a play gym, it still held up.
No brow out of place.
If you compliment my brows, Im probably wearing it.
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It features a precise tip that glides onto the skin and grips the hairs easily.
The pigment comes on strong if you want Instagram-ready brows.
My advice: focus on blending and staying within the lines, as it can bleed a bit.
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While it got a bit messy during the system, it wiped right off.
For anyone seeking a creamy, skinny pencil, you cant beat the price.
So, a touch-up may be necessary for day-to-night wear.
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But when I tried it, I was hooked.
The pointed tip creates a defined line above my brow and hair-like strokes.
The flat side efficiently fills any gaps, achieving a uniform look.
The shade was spot-onnot too warm or cooljust a touch darker than my natural brows.
(This is no surprise, as a veryprestigious makeup artistcreated it.)
Important to note: Blending requires a sharpener and abrush.
Its also short, so you might find yourself sharpening it frequently.
On hectic mornings with the kids, I often choose this pencil to get me out the door quickly.
The light, airy texture glides on smoothly without tugging at the hairs.
Its ideal for creating a natural, everyday look.
Although it claims to stay put for eight hours, it needed a little TLC for long-wear.
It faded a bit after a workout and on a separate occasion before dinner.
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Perhaps this is due to the powdery formula being less waxy.
But its a great pencil for anyone who is ingredient-savvy.
It featurescastor oiland panthenol, a provitamin B5 forhair growth and revival.
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The chic, translucent purple packaging adds a festive touch.
This pencils superpower is its skinny twist-up tip, which allows for natural-looking, hair-like strokes.
The slightly drier formula glides on smoothly, so its hard to go overboard.
The cool-brown color matched my brows exactly.
I couldnt see where my brows began and the pencil ended.
Even with my puffy eyes and red nose, I felt confident about my bold brows.
With its affordable price point and drama-free app, I would absolutely buy this when it runs out.
(Reminder: Most pencils are round or triangularthis was the only oval shape.)
The creamy formula feels hydrating rather than waxy, and the long spoolie makes blending a breeze.
While the color was a touch darker than my natural shade, it didn’t go into brassy territory.
What really stood out was how well it performed throughout my day.
The luxe design, from the gold tube to the well-crafted spoolie, adds an elevated feel.
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Overall, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the innovative design and everyday wearability.
It glides on smoothly, and the formula features an ideal balance between creamy and waxy.
The pigment is on the stronger side, so dont go overboard when filling in your brows.
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Create a few strokes, blend it, and youll be good to go.
The warm color was slightly richer than my natural shade, but I could still create a seamless look.
After researching, other reviewers said it has a purple undertone, so thats something to be aware of.
(Happy to report I received compliments from my friends on my makeup.)
And this pencil gets the job done.
It delivers an uber-precise, light tool, perfect for filling sparse areas.
Unlike creamy, waxy twist-ups, it has a drier true pencil formula that requires layering and building.
Its a bit old schoolbut in the best way.
I put it to the testworking from home, hitting the gym, even indulging in a luxurious nap.
Post-rest, my brows needed a quick brush-through and a minor touch-up, but nothing major.
I had never used a wet-tip pen, let alone paired with a twist-up pencil.
So, I watched many YouTube videos of beauty influencers applying it to gather tips.
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Thats why Id recommend it for someone with experience filling in brows.
The pencil is creamy with just the right grip, delivering smooth, natural strokes.
The pensurprisingly easy to useapplies lightly for precise, feathery strokes that mimic real hairs.
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Together, they create a defined, microblade-like effect with staying power.
Once I got the hang of it, I loved its versatility.
The pencil outlines while the pen fills in sparse areas beautifully.
It lasted through sweaty workouts and long commutes without fading or smudging.
Plus, the shade matched my dark brows perfectly.
Be warned: you cant use this without some sort of blending tool, so verify you have one.
While the shade leaned slightly warmer than my hair, it still looked natural and flattering.
The formula is mineral-based and infused with hair-conditioning provitamin B5, so it helps nourish your brows over time.
That said, as with most clean products Ive tested, its not as long-lasting as its counterparts.
Even with these minor edits, I loved the fluffy, natural look it created.
It glides on quickly with a creamy texture to create a bold, voluminous brow.
While it can bleed and smudge during system, a quick cleanup does the trick.
Once set, it stays in place without fading.
I had no issues wearing it through a sweaty tennis lesson to lunch right after.
And you absolutely cant beat the price point for a long-wear vegan pencil.
Eventually, I narrowed it down to a handful of favorites that I tested extra times.
I also analyzed how they made me feel.
Were the pencils comfortable to wear?
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Did the look seem overdone?
These pencils needed toperform, and they needed to fit into my busy life.
Makeup artists agree: cool-toned eyebrow pencils flatter most brows.
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Certain areas of the brows may benefit from adding a deeper tone to add variation and natural depth.
Most brows benefit from the use of two brow tones.
First, it depends on the brow pencil.
She recommends using feather-like strokes in areas that need some love.
Finish by combing through your work with the spoolie again to distribute the pencil formula evenly.
Go slow and look for buildable formulas as well as spoolies to help blend in the lines.
The softer the strokes of the pencil, the more natural the eyebrow will look.
How you use the spoolie is also important for creating a low-key brow.
For this story, she tested eyebrow pencils for a few months.
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