Penmanship essential

EYEBROW PEN • They say: A slanted felt-tip pen that helps eyebrows reach their full potential with smudge-proof colour that stays in place for more than 12 hours. Paraben free, hypo-allergenic and perfume free.

We say: Eyebrow colour that lasts for 12 hours is a bit scary. Why? Because if you make a mistake during application — you’re going to be wearing it for quite some time. Our tester found the formula to be a tad unforgiving when she accidentally drew outside the lines of her existing brows — necessitating a few swipes with a makeup remover-soaked cotton ball at best and a fullfledged face wash at worst. Perhaps these inky pens should be left to brow-application pros while the rest of us stick to the brand’s cult classic Duo Pro Eyebrow Pencil & Gel.

Buy it for $13.95 at large retailers.