I've previously done a post on shaping and defining the brows [
here] where I mentioned that I like to use a
Brow Pencil by MAC. The main reason that I love it is due to the very fine nib enabling for greater precision. I like to use the fairest shade in blonde to outline the edge and then I fill in with a powder. This technique works really well for me and I've been using it for sometime.
My only slight qualm with the pencil is that I find it runs out way too quickly, heightened by the fact it can easily snap off with just the slightest pressure. Yet despite this, I love the colour and definition that it gives to my brows so I was happily intending on buying another for £13.50. That was until I happened to be browsing around in Boots and came across
Soap&Glory Archery Brow Pencil for £8. With an obvious similarity to MAC but quite considerably cheaper I decided to try it out and compare- and the results were very pleasing.
Just as I had hoped, the Archery Brow Pencil is extremely similar to MAC's pencil and I think I may even prefer it. In terms of the actual product they're virtually the same. There's barely any difference in the colouring (MAC: Fling /Soap&Glory: Blondeshell) and they both feature a fine nib for complete control to achieve the perfect shape with light feathery strokes. The main difference is in the mechanics- whilst both are self-propelling, the MAC pencil won't wind back down once it's been twisted up whereas the Soap&Glory can be twisted up and down with ease, meaning it's not a problem if you accidently twist up too much and there's less chance of it snapping off, which ultimately results in it lasting a lot longer. It also comes with a little spoolie on the end to brush unruly hairs into place, making it that bit easier to achieve the perfect shape. So whilst the difference is minor and I love both, for £5.50 less I'm in favour of Soap&Glory.
Have you tried either brow pencil? Do you have a favourite?
love Katya x
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