Review (3/5): Like a Less Forgiving Old-Style Pencil
I'm an eyebrow fanatic, and I've used eyebrow wax, powder, pencils and stencils. I'm a huge fan of shaping and powder - that seems to work best for me - but I've never seen applicators like these so I thought I would give them a try.
Mine didn't arrive overly wet like those of other reviewers; they just seemed to be like normal pens. But the application was uneven and I did have to press hard to get any color other than simply a dark shading (like the side of a lead pencil).
Once I did use firm pressure, it was a little like using an old eyebrow pencil - but less forgiving with the multi-levels. Be sure to shape your eyebrow first, then apply the pen; don't expect the pen to comb as well as draw. The pen can provide the dramatically even look, or, with a lot of manipulation, a more natural look (which I prefer).
I didn't find the pen to be as long-lasting as expected. I try to be really careful in application, as I don't like to abuse my eyebrows or skin, and remove product only using makeup remover. However, I do perspire on my t-zones and that perspiration completely defeated the eyebrow pencil.
This is an interesting innovation with the four-tier brush - and it may work well for others, just not for me. Ingredients, which I so appreciate being noted on the box: water, acrylic ester copolymer, propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, c177491, c177492.