The $8.99 Brow Pencil That Works Like a $23 One (Brow Wiz Dupe)
Anyone else remember the tadpole brows of the 90s? We’re officially in a brand new decade and even further from pencil thin eyebrows. In a sea of pens, pencils, micro-needling and brow tints, it can be tough to choose what route is best for you. I’ve taken the route of brow pencils and really fell hard for a $23 brow pencil. Anastasia Brow Wiz is definitely a top-notch pencil that finally made me kick putting eye shadow on my brows to fill in (gaaaah!).
If we’re being honest, sometimes you’d rather spend $23 elsewhere. I am with you on that. A while back, Alexis (you can read her skincare tips here) mentioned L’Oreal Brow Definer as a potential Brow Wiz dupe. I trust her, but wanted to experiment and see if it worked for me.
I'm actually shocked at how similar (nearly identical) these two pencils are.
Both have a fine point, which is great for getting those natural hair-like strokes and clear lines under brows.
Soft Brown (Brow Wiz) and Light Brunette (Brow Definer) are the exact same shade. I can’t even tell the difference.
The price is a big factor. Brow Definer is around $8.99 depending on where you buy.
From Walgreens to Target to Ulta, Brow Definer is available nearly everywhere.
Both wear the same so no difference to report here.
Brow Wiz comes in 10 shades, while Brow Definer is is available in 7.
Perhaps if I really did some investigative work and looked at ingredients, there could be some differences. From a wear and look standpoint, I can’t tell. So save a few bucks, buy that coffee or new lipstick OR don’t. I really like both these pencils. Scouts honor.
For tips on how to get a perfectly bold brow, Pasta & Pearls shared her Brow Wiz tip on Beauty Secrets.