NYX Professional Eyebrow Powder Pencil - 03 Soft Brown

A brow pencil that behaves more like a pressed powder than a wax. Soft Brown is a true mid-brown with a hint of warmth, sitting naturally on honeyed brunettes and softening nicely on anyone looking to neutralise too-cool or too-dark brow hair. The slim tip doesn't need sharpening — a twist-up mechanism keeps the point fine and consistent.

The texture is where this one earns its keep. Rather than the slippery glide of a waxy pencil, it deposits colour in soft, feathery strokes that mimic individual hairs. That means you can build through sparse patches without ending up with a drawn-on look, and the finish reads as matte skin rather than shiny product. The spoolie on the other end is firm enough to brush stray hairs into place and soften hard edges without dragging the pigment off entirely.

Best worked in short, upward flicks through the front of the brow and longer angled strokes through the arch and tail. Pair with a clear or tinted brow gel to lock everything down for the day — the L'Oreal Unbelieva Brow Gel is a natural match in a tonal shade for a lived-in, groomed finish.