Okay, let me start by saying I've tried A LOT of brow pencils – from drugstore steals to high-end splurges – and this IT Cosmetics one? Absolute game-changer. The universal taupe shade somehow magically adapts to my dark brown hair, but here's the kicker: my blonde bestie borrowed it once and it looked just as natural on her. Mind. Blown.

The creamy texture is what sold me first – no tugging or scratching at my brows like some pencils do. It glides on like butter, and the slanted tip that forms after a few uses? Genius. It fits the shape of my brows perfectly for those hair-like strokes that make people ask if I got microblading.

Pro tip: Press lightly for a soft taupe look, or go harder for deeper definition. I use this trick to make my brows look fuller at the tails without going overboard at the front. The built-in spoolie is clutch for blending – no more carrying multiple tools in my makeup bag.

Now, full disclosure: It's not completely budge-proof. When I went hiking last summer (read: sweaty mess), I did need a quick midday touch-up. But compared to other pencils that completely disappear by lunch? This one holds up remarkably well for daily wear.

The only real con? That heart-stopping moment when you twist up too much product and it snaps off (learned that lesson the hard way). And fair warning – if you're a chronic face-toucher like me, you might find some transfer throughout the day.

After radiation treatment left me with sparse brows, this pencil gave me back my confidence. Four years and counting, it's still the only one I repurchase religiously. Yes, it's pricier than drugstore options, but when one pencil lasts me 6+ months with daily use? That's math I can get behind.