Nyx Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen, £11.99, superdrug.com
A micro-brush tip that promises to fill in sparse brows with thin, brow-like lines of tint. Available in eight shades, it claims to provide up to 16 hours of smudge-resistant wear.
EMMA GUNAVARDHANA, 46 , beauty expert and host of podcast The Emma Guns Show; LINDSAY FRANKEL, 52 , YOU’s deputy editor
SANDRA RHODES, 68 , retired teacher and vice president of Peppard Women’s Institute; DENISE FLINT, 76 , retired office manager
Eve Pollard OBE, 80, journalist, former You editor and campaigner for women’s health
EASE
‘Unlike some felt tip-style pens, it delivered a uniform amount of product and didn’t feel a hassle.’ Emma
‘It took practice, but now I know how much to apply and how to follow my brow shape, it’s easy.’ Lindsay
‘Initially, I pressed too hard. It only needs light flicks and gentle pressure to create a realistic brow.’ Sandra
‘I used it to fill in gaps and on my eyebrow hairs, and it all blended well.’ Denise
‘It took time to get right.’ Eve
EFFICACY
‘Having tried dozens of pens, I was surprised how pigmented this is.’ Emma
‘It perfectly fills the gaps in my thinning brows and frames my face.’ Lindsay
‘My friends said I looked more youthful, while being unable to pinpoint what I had done. Bonus!’ Sandra
‘I tried a blonde shade and it looked very natural. Plus, it doesn’t smudge.’ Denise
‘Gives great definition and the shade range means you will find your match.’ Eve
DRAWBACKS
‘It does require skill. Aim for featherlight strokes that look like real hair.’ Emma
‘Once I’d got my technique right, I couldn’t fault it. The best new addition to my make-up bag in 2025, and it’s only January!’ Lindsay
‘You need to master the technique, but the results are worth it.’ Sandra
‘Not much price difference to pencils, which some might find easier.’ Denise
‘It glides on easily, but in my case all over the place!’ Eve
VALUE FOR MONEY
‘Its impressive pigment could mean you won’t need a salon tint for longer, so I think it’s a steal.’ Emma
‘At £11.99, it’s not a product I’d have picked up, so I feel lucky to have tested it as I know it’s worth it.’ Lindsay
‘Reasonably priced with positive results. I didn’t need a large amount, which suggests it will last.’ Sandra
‘Seems like good value to me!’ Denise
‘Great value for money.’ Eve
While our panel agrees it takes practice to get the hang of application, everyone was pleasantly surprised with the success of a product they wouldn’t usually have tried, and Sandra particularly loved its unexpected anti-ageing effect.