NYX Micro Brow Pencil Easily Defines Sparse Brows

NYX Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil is perfect for creating precise, hairlike strokes.

Who doesn’t love NYX Cosmetics? From their Butter Gloss to their Epic Ink Liner, NYX has some award-winning products in their makeup lineup. Another cult favorite product in their collection is the Micro Brow Pencil. Raved about by many, this $10, vegan brow pencil has earned its cult favorite status for giving perfect, defined brows. If I alone can’t convince you that this brow pencil is amazing, let it be known that this is One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush’s favorite for her arches (celebrities: they’re just like us!).

Now, let’s chat about what makes this brow pencil is amazing.

Quick Rating Rundown

This Product

(4.5)

:NYX Micro Brow Pencil

Price: $11.00

0.003 oz

Value

(4.4)

Application

(4.6)

Pigment

(4.4)

Longevity

(4.5)

Extra Benefits

(3.2)

MIIABU PICKS

(4+)

:Best Eyebrow Makeup Products

Price: $6.00 – $27.00

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Value

(4+)

Application

(4+)

Pigment

(4+)

Texture

(4+)

Longevity

(4+)

Extra Benefits

(4+)

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Promises vs. Performance: This NYX eyebrow pencil promises to “build full beautiful brows.”

With the help of the ultra-thin micro tip of Micro Brow Pencil from NYX, you should be able to easily create full, beautiful brows. NYX says their brow pencil is so precise that it can even coat the finest of hairs, giving brows a natural finish. This eyebrow pencil is supposed to let you draw ultra fine lines that look just like natural brow hairs. The cult favorite formula is said to be creamy and highly pigmented.

For starters, it comes with a spoolie! Brow pencils should always come with a spoolie no matter what (at least in my opinion). Micro Brow features the tiny, precise tip that NYX promised. The formula is creamy and glides on smoothly with no trouble. There is no flaking or skipping or having to press hard to get the pigment. The pigment is bold and present with the lightest flick of the wrist.

The wear of this NYX eyebrow pencil isn’t anything to write home about. It wears like a typical brow pencil. Some smudging and fading can happen, but I find I can prevent most of that by topping off my brows with a gel (I can’t live without my Benefit Brow Setter). This not only extends the wear time, but gives me the fluffy volumized brow look I love!

How It Compares: Perhaps the best eyebrow pencil at the drugstore.

One of the only qualms I have with this NYX eyebrow pencil is that the colors aren’t accurate to their names. For this, I do have to dock a few points. But, even still, this brow pencil is a winner in my book. The ultra fine tip allows you to create the most precise hairlike strokes. The definition you can get with this pencil is incredible. Micro Brow Pencil has a creamy formula that glides on smoothly and effortlessly with no issues. It wears well with no uneven wearing off, and the longevity can be increased by adding a brow gel over top. This cult favorite eyebrow pencil is one of the best.

Comparison To Other Brow Pencils

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(4.5)

:NYX Micro Brow Pencil

Application

(4.6)

Pigment

(4.4)

Longevity

(4.5)

Best Brow Pencil

(4.7)

:Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil

Application

(4.8)

Pigment

(4.5)

Longevity

(4.8)

Best Universal

(4.9)

:Winky Lux Uni-Brow Pencil

Application

(4.8)

Pigment

(4.9)

Longevity

(5)

Best Clean

(4.5)

:Kosas Brow Pop

Application

(4.6)

Pigment

(4.4)

Longevity

(4.5)

Milabu Beauty Method: Create defined brows with NYX Micro Brow.

1. Use the attached spoolie to comb throw your brow hairs, brushing them upwards to separate and fluff.
2. Beginning in the front of your brow at the base, begin drawing hairlike strokes. Use the lightest pressure, draw tiny lines upwards in the direction of your hair growth.
3. Work your way towards the end of the brow.
4. Top off with a clear brow gel to increase the longevity and keep brows fluffed all day long!