Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil

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Packaging:
Slim round matte black mechanical pencil. The 6mm wide tube is accompanied with a coloured strip as an indication of the shade inside. The nib for the wax is 3mm wide making application more precise. One end contains a spoolie with a frosted cap and the other the product enclosed with an opaque cap. This does help you choose the right end the first time. This is not retractable resulting in  product wastage and inconvenience. This is a major drawback.

There is a lack of a satisfying click when closing the caps but still feels study and secure. The caps do look as though they're longer then they need to be and does make the total length of the tube the longest I own. The length of the tube feels as though it compromises overall durability and as though with little force, it could just snap in the middle.

Smell/Taste:
None.

Colour:
Taupe - light brown with warm undertones. Matte finish with buildable coverage.
Available in 2 shades.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a smooth thin wax. It applies smoothly with no skipping. I do get a more wide line due to the width of the nib which results in a more squared off tail rather then a nice fine faded point. Just worth noting for those with fine and sparse brows. It would therefore be idle for those with thick brows. It combs out easily using the supplied spoolie without any product removal. 

This stayed in my brows all day and I don't use a gel to 'set' at all. There was no smudging with this either 

 I'm disappointed in the shade range and non retractable pencil for a higher end brand and the price this retails for. I would defiantly suggest the new Urban Decay Brow Beater mechanic pencil if you do want to have luxury for your brows.

Available:
Only from Mecca Cosmetica stores, meccacosmetica.com.au for $40 for 9g/.003oz.

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