Hey, today’s post is about my favorite brow makeup product, that is a brow pen. Let me share the names of cosmetics that I’ve been testing. Here’s my comparison review, which is a ranking of the most popular brow pens. I hope the roundup will help you pick out your perfect eyebrow pen! 🙂

Brow Pen – Color, Fill in, and Style Your Brows!

Eyebrow pens make a great choice for all those who are after fuller, defined yet still natural-looking brows. Such brow products are amazing for correcting imperfections like gaps and patchy brows. A brow pen is a comfortable and easy to use tool for those who want gorgeous and neat brows every day – without tiring filling in with a brow pomade or powder. Eyebrow pens are extremely user-friendly and, at the same time, they create long-lasting makeup looks. It really is a terrific invention which quickly took the cosmetic market by storm. I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t mastered their brow-filling skills. I’m sure a brow pen will be a good choice!

Eyebrow Makeup Using Brow Pen. Super Easy!

Brow pen makes a brilliant tool, especially for sparse, asymmetric brows or after botched brow shaping. Using it, we can create hair-like strokes to fill in any gaps in eyebrows. Speaking of the usage, let’s focus on the key thing, that is how to use a brow pen? Don’t worry, it is very simple, also for beginners. 🙂

• First choose the right color for your skin tone and hair color.
• Start by drawing a few lines on the hand to get the feel of the chosen brow pen.
• Now, hold the pen at a slight angle and use quick and light brushstrokes to fill in all gaps in your brows.
• Follow the natural direction of hair growth. Note that this is different for the start and end of brows. If you do keep the natural shape of your brows then you can be sure of fluffy, symmetric and natural-looking arches.
• Avoid too thick lines which make brows look overdone and heavy.

Which Brow Pen to Choose?

When choosing your best brow pen, you need to consider a few things such as:

• Color – remember to pick the right shade of your brow product. I recommend avoiding black pens because they will probably give you unnatural-looking funny brows. You’ll get better results with warm tones suited to your skin tone and hair color.
• Texture – a good brow pen should have a precise applicator tip and have proper texture so that we can control how thick the lines are and fill in all gaps easily. Also remember not to use too much product.
• Long-wear makeup – you should get a waterproof brow pen that stays put all day without smudging. With such a product you can be sure your brows won’t melt on a hot day or during a workout.
• Price – many times prices aren’t adequate to quality. I often buy brow products from popular brands and they prove poor quality, which is why I believe we should focus more on other factors showing if a product is worthwhile, e.g. the available range of colors, pigmentation, texture and durability.

I Tested 5 Popular Brow Pens. Which One Is Worthwhile?

Nanobrow Microblading Pen

Test results:

Have you ever heard of the Nanobrow Microblading Pen? It’s a new brow makeup gem which is already super popular among bloggers and beauty influencers. It’s hailed as one of the best brow pens for brow filling. We all know that only good quality tools let us apply pro makeup, and Nanobrow’s brow pen gets positive reviews from the most demanding shoppers. It has a special tip – inspired by the microblading technique – which precisely applies the pigment to get us super natural-looking, lovely brows that frame the face. The tip looks like an extremely fine needle and it is able to draw the thinnest lines imitating real brows. The waterproof formula lets us enjoy flawless makeup all day; it stays put after a workout or long day at the beach. You can be sure that your makeup applied in the morning lasts untouched throughout the day until late hours. No touch-ups required! You must try the Nanobrow Microblading Pen! After all, fabulous brows are the key to creating glamorous makeup 🙂

Brow pen tip: an ultra-fine feathery tip like in microblading tattooing pens

Formula: waterproof, long-wear, highly pigmented

Price: attractive

Pros:

• brows look very natural, as if microbladed
• the precision tip draws hair-like strokes 
• the pigments are intense
• there are universal shades for any type of beauty
• goes well with other brow makeup products
• the waterproof brow pen stays put all day long

Benefit Cosmetics Brow Microfilling Pen

Test results:

Characteristic silver packaging and pink color – yes, we’re talking Benefit Cosmetics! What do I make of the brand’s eyebrow pen? Benefit’s brow pen is easy to use and has a special tip that draws three lines of different length with a single stroke. We just slide the pen across the brow gently. The product creates natural-looking makeup looks that aren’t eye-catching yet you can notice that brows appear more voluminous. Brows are filled in thanks to a few simple motions. Even though it isn’t a waterproof brow pen, it lasts pretty long; you just need to be careful not to touch the brow area because you may end up with smudges. This popular brow filler is worth testing as it works well for everyday wear and adds definition. I recommend it for naturally thick brows that don’t need much enhancement.

Brow pen tip: quite thick, drawing three lines

Formula: long-wear, semi-transparent

Price: high

Pros:

• with one stroke of the applicator, we draw three lines of different length
• the tip works for thick eyebrows
• there are a few colors to choose from
• semi-transparent pigment
• characteristic design

Anastasia Beverly Hills Micro-Stroking Detailing Brow Pen

Test results:

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Micro-Stroking Detailing Brow Pen proves a quality and easy-to-use brow pen. It’s a good choice for those who seek perfection in brow makeup. Thanks to a wide range of colors, you can easily fill in the brows and enjoy natural results even if you have very light-colored brows. You can always carry it in your bag and touch up the brows if necessary. A few strokes are enough for fuller, thicker-looking arches. This brow pen stays put for a few hours which is not bad, but it’s definitely overpriced. The cone-shaped tip is thicker and less precise but it works well for thick eyebrows.

Brow pen tip: quite thick, cone shaped

Formula: highly pigmented

Price: high

Pros:

• easy and comfortable to use
• many warm and cool shades to choose from
• works well for thick brows
• stays put for a few hours

Milk Makeup Kush Triple Brow Pen

Test results:

The Milk Makeup Kush Triple Brow Pen is another interesting option to consider. This brow pen has an unusual triple tip which is quite thick. With one stroke, we can draw three different lines and fill in gaps in brows fast, but I don’t like that such a tip dries quickly even though I always close it after use. Still, you can check if such a brow pen tip works for you; its price shouldn’t strain your budget. Too bad the product fades rather fast. It may come off during wear especially in case of oily skin. On the other hand, I think every fan of cosmetic new arrivals will notice the Milk Makeup Kush Triple Brow Pen.

Brow pen tip: triple-tipped applicator

Formula: semi-transparent, watery, poorly pigmented

Price: affordable

Pros:

• the applicator draws three lines with just one stroke
• waterproof brow pen
• thanks to semi-transparent formula, we can build the color intensity
• the formula includes sunflower oil and hemp seed oil

Urban Decay Brow Blade Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil & Ink Stain

Test results:

I’ve already tested many products from Urban Decay. The 2-in-1 brow pen is one of them. The Urban Decay Brow Blade Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil & Ink Stain has a pen tip on one end, and a retractable creamy pencil on the other side. This brow product won’t let you fill in the brows precisely but it works for creating bolder makeup looks or ombre brows. The brows look natural and the result is longer-lasting compared to effects created with a pencil, however, it isn’t a waterproof brow pen so it isn’t a good idea for those who look for long-wear makeup products and don’t want to worry about brows getting worse after a few hours of wear. As soon as my brows got slightly wet, the product started to smudge and looked bad.

Brow pen tip: dual ended applicator

Formula: watery

Price: affordable

Pros:

• 2-in-1 brow product
• travel-friendly
• wide range of shades

Summing up, eyebrow pen is a product that can turn our daily makeup around. It is available in many colors, easy to use and super long-wear. See it for yourself! If you want to up your good looks and stand out in the crowd, then invest in a good brow pen and always enjoy gorgeous, defined arches.

Which brow pen will you pick? Looking forward to your comments 🙂