This Anastasia Beverly Hills pencil is built for precision brow work, aiming for a microblade-inspired look with hair-like strokes. It falls squarely into the makeup category, designed to enhance the appearance of your brows rather than treat your skin. Its utility is entirely dependent on your existing makeup routine and your specific brow goals.
Sephora price
$30.00
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Sephora reviews
4.7 / 5
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Glass take
3.3 / 5 overall fit
This is a makeup product designed for detailed brow work. Its value depends entirely on whether you need this specific type of pencil to achieve your desired brow look, as it does not offer skincare benefits. If you already have brow pencils that do the job, this is likely redundant.
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A brow detailing pencil for hair-like strokes and microblade-inspired definition.
Treat this as a makeup product, not a substitute for cleanser, moisturizer, or SPF.
Add it only if it solves a job your current routine does not already cover.
If your skin or scalp is reactive, patch test first and watch for irritation before making it daily.
What Glass adds
Glass sees this as a specialized makeup tool. If your current brow routine is missing a pencil that can create very fine, hair-like strokes for definition, this could be a valuable addition. However, if you already have pencils that achieve a similar effect, or if your focus is on skincare, this product is unlikely to be a necessary purchase. It does not offer any skin or scalp benefits, so its inclusion in a routine should be based purely on makeup needs.
Product Category
This is a makeup product, specifically a brow pencil. Its purpose is cosmetic enhancement, not skin treatment.
Routine Fit
This pencil fits into the makeup step of a routine. It does not replace any skincare steps like cleansing, moisturizing, or SPF application.
Comparison Point
Before buying, compare it to other brow pencils you own or are considering. Assess if its unique 'microblade' tip offers a distinct advantage for your desired brow look.
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Why it keeps selling
This Anastasia Beverly Hills pencil is trending because it offers a specific solution for brow definition. The 'microblade' tip is designed to create fine, hair-like strokes, giving the appearance of fuller, more naturally shaped brows. It's a tool for those who want precision in their makeup application, aiming for a polished and detailed finish that mimics professional microblading without the permanence.
Where people get burned
The main pitfall with a product like this is expecting it to do more than it's designed for. It's a makeup pencil, not a skincare treatment. If you're hoping for skin benefits, hair growth stimulation, or acne treatment, this product will not deliver. Its value is solely in its ability to shape and define brows. If you already have brow pencils that achieve a similar level of detail and definition, adding this one might be redundant and not a worthwhile investment.
How I would use it
I would use this pencil as the final step in my makeup routine, after completing my base, eyes, and any other color cosmetics. I'd apply it after any brow gels or powders I might use, specifically to draw in fine, hair-like strokes where needed to perfect the shape or add density. It's a detailer, so it comes out when the overall brow shape is established and I just need those extra touches for realism. It certainly wouldn't replace my cleanser, serum, or SPF.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning fit
This pencil fits into the makeup portion of your morning routine. Apply it after your skincare steps (cleanser, serum, moisturizer, SPF) and before any other makeup application if you prefer to do brows first, or after foundation and concealer if you prefer to do brows last.
Night fit
This is a makeup product and is not intended for use in a nighttime skincare routine. It should be removed with your cleanser.
Pairing rule
Pairs with other makeup products. It does not interact with or replace skincare ingredients. Ensure your skin is clean and prepped with skincare before applying.
Glass rating
This is a makeup product designed for detailed brow work. Its value depends entirely on whether you need this specific type of pencil to achieve your desired brow look, as it does not offer skincare benefits. If you already have brow pencils that do the job, this is likely redundant.
Makeup bag fit
3.6 / 5
Strongest when it creates a finish or application step your current makeup does not already cover.
Skin routine relevance
2.5 / 5
This is cosmetic, not a treatment, so it should sit after skincare basics instead of replacing them.
Duplicate risk
3.1 / 5
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FAQ
This pencil is worth adding if you specifically need a tool for detailed, hair-like brow strokes and your current brow products don't achieve this. It offers no skincare benefits, so its value is purely cosmetic.
You should skip this if your focus is on skincare, if you already have brow pencils that create similar effects, or if you prefer other brow product formats like gels or powders.
This pencil fits into the makeup step of your routine, applied after skincare and potentially other base makeup products.
Compare it to other brow pencils you own or are considering, focusing on the tip's precision and its ability to create hair-like strokes. Also, consider if you truly need this level of detail for your desired brow look.
