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Best Eyebrow Pencils – Round-Up Of 6 Popular Brands

Hey!

If you’re wondering which brow pencil to buy, let me tell you one thing – the right choice is the key! I know the decision may be difficult, but rest assured – I’ll help you! 🙂

Eyebrow pencil is the absolute staple of my daily makeup. I can’t imagine a day without properly filled-in eyebrows, and a pencil is the perfect tool for this job. Of course, some wonder products make eyebrows look stunning. I, for one, have already found my perfect pencil and I’m super happy with it! It’s convenient, easy to use, and, most importantly, ensures a natural effect. If you are looking for an eyebrow pencil, I recommend testing different options and choosing the one that best meets your needs. Eyebrows are an important part of our face and it’s worth taking good care of them, especially if you like to experiment with your makeup!

What features should a good brow pencil have? – my tips 

“Which eyebrow pencil should I choose?” – I’ve heard this question countless times! I say right away that the choice is not easy, because the beauty market offers a lot of different options. It is certainly worth considering what our expectations are from an eyebrow pencil. In general, a brow pencil is a staple when it comes to brow makeup. Not only does it help improve the shape of the eyebrows and give them the right color, but it can also completely transform our face. A good eyebrow pencil should be easy to apply, provide long-lasting effects, and look as natural as possible. We have a choice of both hard and soft pencils, so it is worth paying attention to this while making your choice. In general, I recommend pencils that get good reviews and are highly rated online on blogs, forums, or beauty magazines. 

What to pay attention to before choosing a brow pencil?

✔ Precision tip – unfortunately, many brow pencils have one huge drawback – an impractical tip. Sometimes it’s too hard, resulting in difficulty in use, and sometimes it’s too soft, causing streaks or the color to wear off quickly. 

✔ Pleasant formula – I personally recommend eyebrow pencils that are easy to apply and have a light, creamy, or waxy formula. This makes everyday makeup easy and ensures it doesn’t take much time.

✔ Durable and waterproof – a waterproof brow pencil is a “must-have” for summer! I know that my makeup will not smudge during the heat and my eyebrows will look good all day long. 

✔ Good reviews – a brow pencil hundreds of women rave about? There must be something in it! It’s worth browsing through blogs or beauty magazines, where testers check out popular makeup products. So make yourself a cup of coffee and keep reading to discover my favorite eyebrow pencil! 🙂

Nanobrow Eyebrow Pencil

I have to admit that I’ve always had a problem choosing the right eyebrow-styling product, but the Nanobrow brow pencil changed that for good 🙂 The first thing I love about it is its durability – thanks to the water-resistant formula, my eyebrows look flawless all day long, with virtually nothing to complain about, which is a big plus for me since I often accidentally touch my face. Another advantage of this eyebrow pencil is the universal color palette. My eyebrows are naturally dark so some products from other brands seemed too fair, too warm, or didn’t match my beauty type at all. The Nanobrow pencil’s range of shades has a great choice of options in both warm and cool tones. The Nanobrow pencil copes with filling in the gaps or drawing individual hair-like strokes. The special tip is designed to precisely fill in the gaps between brow hairs, giving a truly natural effect of thicker eyebrows. In addition, this brow pencil applies easily thanks to the waxy consistency. It does not smudge and gives a beautiful satin finish. It does not dry out the delicate eyebrow hairs – they are always soft and shiny! I finally found a good eyebrow pencil, with great quality ingredients and a long-wear formula that doesn’t cost a fortune. A professional brow makeup product at a great price – I say YES! 🙂

Available shades:

  1. Blonde
  2. Light Brown
  3. Dark Brown
  4. Espresso

Summary:

Formula – ♥
Durability – ♥
Precision – ♥
Efficiency – ♥
Price – ♥

Benefit Precisely, My Brow

I know it can be difficult to choose a good pencil for your features, but Benefit is one of the better options on the beauty market. This pencil is great for everyday wear as it provides a natural and fresh look. While there are many methods to get beautiful and full eyebrows, this eyebrow pencil is one of the easiest ways to give them a nice color and shape. Benefit’s pencil is easy to use and provides precise filling of sparse areas. What’s extremely important, is the pleasant formula of this product consists of great quality ingredients, so using it will not irritate the sensitive skin of the eye area. Therefore, if you are looking for a proven brow pencil of good quality, I recommend the one by Benefit. You will certainly be pleased with its performance and convenience in use. What disappointed me about this eyebrow pencil is the low efficiency considering its high price

Available shades:

Benefit’s brow pencil is available in 12 shades, however, they don’t have any names 🙁 

Summary:

Formula – ♥
Durability – ♥
Precision – ♥
Efficiency – ✘
Price – ✘

Dior Diorshow Brow Styler

Dior’s eyebrow pencil clings well to the skin and brow hairs, ensuring your makeup lasts all day. This means you don’t have to worry about it wearing off in the rain or during an intense workout. Nevertheless, the Dior brow pencil still has some drawbacks… First of all, the price of this pencil is quite high and not everyone can afford it. In addition, it may be hard to match the right shade to your brow color, which can be problematic for people with more unusual hair or skin tones. Warm orange tones show through. Importantly, this eyebrow pencil may not be suitable for owners of dry skin, as it can cause dryness, as it happened in my case. The pencil is not cheap, but fortunately, it has good durability. I assure you that it is worth investing in a good product that can last all day. 

Available shades:

  1. Blond
  2. Chestnut
  3. Auburn
  4. Brown 
  5. Black 
  6. Grey Brown 

Summary:

Formula – ✘
Durability – ♥
Precision – ♥
Efficiency – ♥
Price – ✘

Too Faced Super Fine Brow Detailer

If you have similar problems to me with choosing the right eyebrow-styling product, you should give the brow pencil from Too Faced a chance. It will certainly come in handy for any woman who wants to define her brow shape well. This product has a thin tip, so you can easily draw hair-like strokes. Too Faced’s eyebrow pencil has a long-wear formula, so the eyebrows still look nice even after several hours after the application. However, no product is perfect in every aspect. The product is quite expensive compared to others available on the beauty market. The formula of the Super Fine Brow Detailer pencil may be too soft for some – it suits me though, as the tip is slanted, so it’s easier to draw individual hairs. 

Available shades:

  1. Natural blonde
  2. Taupe
  3. Auburn
  4. Soft brown
  5. Medium Brown
  6. Dark Brown 
  7. Espresso
  8. Soft black

Summary:

Formula – ✘
Durability – ♥
Precision – ♥
Efficiency – ♥
Price – ✘

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer

Anastasia Beverly Hills brand is probably known to all makeup lovers! Their brow pencil is a very popular product. Despite this fact, it found its place at the end of the list 🙁 Why? First of all, its price may be its biggest disadvantage as it is higher than the average price of eyebrow pencils. Some people may also not like the hardness of the tip, which makes it difficult to draw super thin hair-like strokes to replace missing eyebrows. However, these minor drawbacks should not hide the fact that this well-known brow pencil has a pretty durable and versatile consistency. It is neither too wet nor too dry. So, if you’re considering buying a brow pencil, ABH Brow Definer is worth considering, while you can still find some slightly better options in my ranking 🙂

Available shades:

  1. Ash Brown
  2. Auburn
  3. Blonde
  4. Caramel
  5. Chocolate
  6. Dark Brown
  7. Ebony
  8. Granite
  9. Medium Brown
  10. Soft Brown
  11. Strawburn
  12. Taupe

Summary:

Formula – ✘
Durability – ♥
Precision – ✘
Efficiency – ♥
Price – ✘

Clinique Quickliner for Brows

The pluses of Clinique’s brow pencil? First of all, this pencil is very easy to apply – it allows you to create a nice shape of your arches in a few moments. Secondly, this eyebrow pencil fills in the eyebrows with fine lines, which gives a very subtle and natural effect. Unfortunately, this is not a water-proof product, so in case of rain or heat, you should be prepared for the fact that your eyebrows may smudge a bit. The product didn’t surprise me with anything – it’s just another good brow pencil but at a huge price. Still, taking into account all the advantages, I think it’s worth taking a risk and trying this pencil to see if its formula suits you 🙂 Who knows, maybe it may appeal to you… I, on the other hand, was not impressed by it. 

Available shades:

  1. Sand
  2. Soft
  3. Softer
  4. Dark
  5. Deep

Summary:

Formula – ✘
Durability – ✘
Precision – ♥
Efficiency – ♥
Price – ✘

To sum up…

It’s a good idea to choose a brow pencil that will last for a long time, without the need for touch-ups during the day. Waterproof pencils are the best option, as they perform well in harsh weather conditions. Comfortable application is another factor to consider. Eyebrow pencils are often very soft and difficult to use with precision, so choose the option that is most comfortable for you. With the right eyebrow pencil, you can easily achieve a professional and natural brow look! 🙂

I hope you find this little round-up of the best eyebrow pencils helpful! 

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Olga

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