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BrowSense Brow Pencil review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

The BrowSense Long Lasting Brow Defining Pencil has a 1.7 mm micro-tip, which is thin enough to draw hair-like strokes instead of a solid block. SeneGence says it’s waterproof, and it comes with a spoolie to brush the color through. For filling sparse spots and shaping the tail of your brows, a fine pencil is hard to beat.

Short strokes, a quick brush with the spoolie, and nobody can tell where the pencil stops.

There are 7 shades: Ash Brown, Auburn, Black Brown, Blonde, Medium Brown, Rich Brown and Taupe. That’s more choice than the Liquid Brow Color, which helps if your brows are red, blonde or very dark. The trade-off is time. Drawing individual strokes takes longer than one swipe of liquid color, and very sparse brows may want both.

At $30 it costs a little more than the liquid, but you get the most control. It’s where I’d start if you want natural-looking brows that you shape yourself, stroke by stroke. If your brows are full and just need taming, the Volumizing Brow Gel might be all you need.

Brow Pencil vs Liquid Brow Color vs Brow Gel: which BrowSense?

	BrowSense Brow Pencil My pick	BrowSense Liquid Brow Color	BrowSense Volumizing Brow Gel
Format	1.7 mm micro-tip pencil	Liquid with dual-ended applicator	Clear gel
Wear	Waterproof (SeneGence)	Waterproof (SeneGence)	Sets and shapes
Shades	7	3 in the US	Clear
Price	$30	$22	$55
Pick it if	You want hair-like strokes	You want quick, even color	Your brows just need taming

Where it fits in your brow and eye routine

1Brow Pencilyou are here2Volumizing Brow Gelset3ShadowSenseeyes4VolumeIntense Mascarafinish

Do brows first. They frame your face and decide how much eye makeup you actually need. Draw, brush through with the spoolie, then set with the Volumizing Brow Gel if you use it. Then shadow and mascara.

What’s in it, in plain words

• 1.7 mm micro-tip: a very fine point for drawing hair-like strokes.
• Waterproof: SeneGence’s wear claim, meaning it’s made to stay put once it’s on.
• Spoolie: a little brush for blending color through your brow hairs so it looks natural.
• Seven shades: Ash Brown, Auburn, Black Brown, Blonde, Medium Brown, Rich Brown and Taupe.

My tips

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BrowSense Brow Pencil FAQs

Is the BrowSense pencil waterproof?

Yes, SeneGence describes it as waterproof. It also comes with a spoolie for blending the color through your brows, so it looks soft rather than drawn on.

What BrowSense pencil shade should I get?

Match your brow hair, not your head hair. There are 7 shades: Ash Brown, Auburn, Black Brown, Blonde, Medium Brown, Rich Brown and Taupe. If unsure, pick the lighter option.

Brow pencil or liquid brow color: which is better?

The pencil gives more control and more shades. The Liquid Brow Color is faster and costs less. Very sparse brows often do best with pencil for shape and liquid for fill.

How thin is the BrowSense pencil tip?

It’s a 1.7 mm micro-tip. That’s fine enough to draw individual hair-like strokes rather than a solid line, which is what keeps brows looking natural.