Product Reviews Rated 3.89 out of 5 stars
442 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Easy to use, a little too sheer I received this light brown Benefit microfilling brow pen for testing, complimentary, as part of a product testing program. I was not paid for my review and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
I did not get the color I need, unfortunately, as the light brown did not have nearly enough pigment. My hair is dark brown but my eyebrows are light brown, and typically a dark blonde or light brown brow pencil is enough to darken my brow without looking like sharpie. However this light brown is REALLY light, more suited for someone with very blonde hair. It IS buildable and I was able to go over a few times to darken it enough to get a nice amount but doing so you lose that "microblade" effect of the 3 pronged marker tip. It claims to be smudge proof and waterproof. I would say more "resistant" than proof. First day I used it I ended up spending a lot of time outside, got quite greasy and sweaty and that evening there was very little left. I also experimented with what point in makeup application I used it to see if one way is better than another. Usually if I'm doing full makeup brows are one of my last steps. This way I don't worry about powdering them by accident, stray foundation etc. That did NOT work out well. I had the least pigment placement, the tip got gunked with products and had the least staying power. So it had to be used first before any other face products. Now with it being summer, hot, and all the social distancing I've been pretty lazy about much face makeup like foundation, concealer etc, and this works very nicely to give a groomed but natural brow appearance. It's hard to overdo the brow because it is so sheer, so going over until I get the amount I want is simple and not too time consuming. Unlike some makeup products I would say there is not a steep learning curve. I would be inclined to purchase this in a medium or dark brown and try it out for more full makeup looks.
Most Helpful Critical Review Too light for dark brows While I like the idea of this type of product, it gave me neither natural looking brows nor brows that looked microbladed. First, I have to say that the color options are not great. I received the darkest color they sell and I would barely call this color dark brown, more medium at best. So if you have actual dark brown brows, or even black, this product isn't for you. I run into this alot with brow products, specially from benefit. Which is a shame considering they are supposed to be a front runner in the brow game. Their darkest products are never dark enough. Their 'dark brown' or 'black' is never the real color. Always a medium brown at best. That being said, this product still wasn't great. The liquid and points didn't create clear crisp lines but rather faded lines that mostly bleed together. They were too light to see but even if they weren't , they were not brow like strokes that look like hairs. I received this product for free to review.
Reviewed by 442 customers It's...ok 4
Jazzy from Phoenix
I received this product complimentary to review and while I've been a HUGE fan of Benefit Cosmetics, I have to give this brow pen four starts. It's not a bad product by far and I actually really love how it makes my eyebrows look full and clean, I have found (in my opinion) better brow products. The issues with this pen is that my makeup tends to get caught in the fine tip points and then I have to clean the foundation off very delicately to keep the integrity of the pen. Also, it can dry out so I tend to store this upside down. I understand that this is a common issue in eyebrow filling pens but I had to do this after the first week of using it. Finally, I must say I prefer other types of products (particularly brow gel) to keep my brows looking fresh. Overall, not a bad product for a good price point but I've bought better.
Eyebrows behold 4
Erinness from Winter Park
I received this product complimentary to review and while I've been a HUGE fan of Benefit Cosmetics, I have to give this brow pen four starts. It's not a bad product by far and I actually really love how it makes my eyebrows look full and clean, I have found (in my opinion) better brow products. The issues with this pen is that my makeup tends to get caught in the fine tip points and then I have to clean the foundation off very delicately to keep the integrity of the pen. Also, it can dry out so I tend to store this upside down. I understand that this is a common issue in eyebrow filling pens but I had to do this after the first week of using it. Finally, I must say I prefer other types of products (particularly brow gel) to keep my brows looking fresh. Overall, not a bad product for a good price point but I've bought better.
Works well 5
Michiganrox from Lansing, MI
I have to say I was surprised this worked as well as it did. It didn't smudge, run or flake off.
Not a fan 3
Jay from Edmond, Oklahoma
Product is easy to apply. The quality is not as good as the Dior brow pencil or even a NYX brow Pencil. In fact, I returned it for a NYX brow pencil. I have jet black hair and the darkest shade for this product was definitely not a match for my dark brows.
The micoblade head was cool see, but the application was not that impressive.
I would not buy this product agaon 2
Maryann from Harrison Township, MI
I don't like the applicator or the colors
Good looking brows 4
Amburr from Indianapolis, IN
My eyebrows were definitely more defined and fuller. Application was easy and I love the 3-prong tip pen. It does seem smudge proof but I don't know about waterproof. I didn't test that out. It doesn't seem to wear quite as long as they claim either. The biggest reason I am only giving 4/5 stars though is how easy it is for something like foundation to get on the tip and impede the ink flow. My tip is to either wipe your brows with a makeup wipe before applying if you do foundation first or just do your brows first. *I received this product complimentary to try and review*
Horrible product. 1
MB from Kentucky
This product does not work well. Watery stain at best. Complete waste of money.
Love!!! 5
Heidi from Atlanta, GA
Before this pen, I had never used another brow pen. Usually I use pencils on my brows. I'm a super picky person when it comes to the look of my brows - I want them to look natural, full and even. Once I got the hang of this pen, I really loved it. I do still use a pencil in conjunction with this. I feel this pen does really well for the front of my brows, where the hair is sparse. I bought it 2 months ago, and it's still going strong even though I use it every day! Although, I will likely buy a new one soon.
Needs more shade variety 3
Kb55 from New York, NY
The worthwhileness of this product will likely depend on the type of brows you have. I have naturally thick brows and normally just use a brow pencil to fill in sparse areas very quickly (10 seconds max). This product attempts to mimic individual brow hairs efficiently, though for me it ends up taking longer because it's too obvious and needs to be blended out (I prefer a more natural look). It is possible that this may be because the color match isn't perfect, however. If you have thin brows and are attempting to re-vamp your brows entirely it might be more worthwhile.
Just Not For Me! 3
Tea Marie from Austin, TX
I love this brand, and I do think this would work well for people with light brows and whose brows are already pretty full and just need some shading. The formula just wasn't dark enough for me, took a while to dry, and didn't really build. The strokes kind of bled together rather than looking defined - probably because there are only three tips - so it's hard to get the look of individual strokes that I need. I prefer the four-tipped microblade brow pen from Ciate, but this could work for some people!
Total let down 1
CC from Nashville
Was excited to try this out. I was disappointed to discover it didn't give that look of micro blades brows. It was a little watery when going on and almost looked like I got some self tanner stain around my eye brow.
dried out almost instantly 3
Alexandra from biloxi, Mississippi
I love most of the other Benefit brow products and I was really excited for this because I like the "natural" brow look. the first time I tried it, I was slightly disappointed because the lines just blended together and didn't appear "hair like" at all, the formula is way too watery. the pigment wasn't really there at all, I almost couldn't tell if I was even applying anything. Once it dried it did fill the spots I needed so I was okay with it, I was just going to get my uses out of it and go back to the precisely my brow pencil. UNTIL, I went to use it for the 3rd time and it was completely dried out! I couldn't get anything to go onto my skin at all. Extremely disappointed and would NOT recommend this product!
Good for minimal makeup 4
Sheli from Los Angeles, CA
This brow pen is really nice for touching up brows during minimal makeup days. It fills in and darkens just enough where my brows look done but not like there's a whole bunch of product. It's not a product that I think would be good for filling in sparse brows or with a full face of makeup. It also is super easy and fast to use.
Returned 2
CasyL from LA
I had high hopes Especially after that price I expected more. I purchased the deepest shade because I have black hair and it barely had any pigment. It did give nice hairlike strokes when swatched but once I tried it on my brows nothing showed up. There are cheaper alternatives than this. I would pass.
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT 5
Heaven from Atx
This is my everyday brow product. Using this product cut my time in the morning on doing my make up. Even if I don't wear any makeup, I'll put this on. it makes my brows look groomed. I hate pen products like this because it dries out so quickly, but this one is lasting me longer than expected! On special occasions I like to go a little more defined/darker with my brow so I can't use this product on its own. I will often use it as a base and go with in another product after.
My suggestions
-Use on clean brows (no gel/foundation/wax/concealer until you're done using this the brow pen) they do not show up as well
-shake the pen well before use
-don't only use just the three tips to fill your brow. Turn the pen to the longest tip to use one of the tips for areas you need a little more hairs but don't want it too filled (hope that made sense)
-use a spoolie brush to comb through any product that you think is applied too thick (I rarely need to do this)
-lightly apply the pen to brows. the more it'll look like brow hairs. You don't need to apply pressure.
-apply brow gel after
The best way to fullness to your eyebrows. Love it! 5
Lumadonajp from Seal Beach, CA
Glides on very smoothly, dries quickly, and looks natural. If your face gets oily in the summer you may need to touch up but otherwise awesome product. Love it.
Good with other product but not by itself 4
Ava from Fort Collins CO
I was only able to get this product to work for me as a combination with other eyebrow pencils. By itself, it barely wants to show up on my skin. I probably needed a darker shade, but it was almost like using a dying dry erase marker. With another pencil as first layer, I was able to get a great look with the 3 prong top.
Not a fan for my thin brows 3
Zee from Ohio
I like the product for the most part. I do not enjoy how fast the tip dries out during application nor how translucent it is. With how thin my brows are I have to use it alongside other products to fully fill my brows.
Average brow pen 3
Anna from NE
I would have preferred more presice application, the product tends to smudge and not appear hair like.
Pigmentation is lacking big time 2
Sof from Reading, PA
The concept of this brow pen is fantastic and gives you great hair like strokes but the pigmentation is basically not existent!! I have dark brown eyebrows and got the deep brown shade and it's a very very light brown. Doesn't match my eyebrows or the shade description at all, not even close. It would be a great product if they actually had a true dark brown...
Not Worth It 3
mishdee from Boston, MA
I really wanted to love this... at first I didn't like it at all but it grew on me slowly. When I first applied it, it looked like it all smudged together and gave me no definition. After about 2 weeks working with it, it is better but still not what I thought it would be. This is good for the thick base of the eyebrow but when you get past the arch it just doesn't work well and smudges together and didn't give me the look I want. Knowing how to work with the 3 prongs takes practice to make sure you're rotating it and getting the right strokes to give you the look you want. I received this free to sample but would not purchase it, it is not worth it to me sadly.
Great brow pen! 5
Lfeev from Philadelphia, PA
I love the ease of using this brow pen! The color was subtle enough that my eyebrows didn't turn out "clowny" looking, and it stayed on ALL DAY without one bit of smudging!
Not their best product 3
KitKat from DMV
I normally like the Benefit products but very disappointed in this one! I've used 3 times and already almost out!
Would buy again and again 5
Sissy1966 from Wishram wa
Love the brush, covers really smooth. Long lasting
Quite sheer, but still pleased with end result 4
Sarah from IL
At first I was really surprised that it was so sheer, I almost didn't see a the lines when I started doing my brows... and while I DO think it's a little too sheer, I realized after a while that it was a slow build up of the color, and it actually looks really good after the fact. It's very natural, and I've noticed my eyebrows, even when the makeup is off, kinda look more put together? Maybe the color is dying my eyebrow hairs, which I don't mind. Either way, it has a good end result. But don't expect being able to do drastic, dark lines. The lines are quire opaque, but you can build off of it to create the look you're going for. But they don't look like hairs in my opinion.
