Review: Milani Weekend Brow Pen

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Why do I keep buying brow pens? I guess I just really like writing brow pen reviews. I threw the Milani Weekend Brow Pen in my cart on a whim just to get free shipping. It was affordable enough and my Ardell Stroke a Brow pen was running low.

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Weekend Brow Pen Review

Milani Weekend Brow Pen Review

INFO SHEET

Brand: Milani
Product: Weekend Brow Pen
Shade: Medium Brown
Color Payoff: Good Pigmentation
Waterproof?: Mild to Moderate
Price: $8.99
Where to Buy: Milani, Ulta

The Milani Weekend Brow Pen comes in the cardboard backed drug store makeup packaging that one would expect, but don't let the packaging fool you. Milani makeup is actually pretty nice! Especially their blushes. I didn't even know Milani made a brow pen, but when I saw it I said to myself "yes."

SWATCH

Milani Weekend Brow Pen Shade Medium Brown Swatch

Milani Weekend Brow Pen Applicator

The first thing I noticed about the Milani Weekend Brow Pen is how small the brush tip is. The tip is the smallest out of all the pens I have tried, but also not overly flexible allowing for the ability to make fine lines. I also have to say this thing is super precise! It's probably up there with the Lime Crime Bushy Brow Precision Pen; which was up until now, the most precise brow pen I have tried (out of Urban Decay Brow Blade, Ardell Stroke A Brow, and Stila Stay All Day).

I wasn't too impressed the first time I swatched the Medium Brown shade of the Milani brow pen on my hand though. While it is precise, the pigmentation was somewhat light. So maybe I bought the wrong shade? It's hard to tell with these things sometimes. Next time I will purchase a darker shade to see if the color payoff is better (and share the results on this blog 😀).

BEFORE AND AFTER

Milani Weekend Brow Pen survived the waterproof test!

Milani Weekend Brow Pen Shade Medium Brown

When I went to perform the water test, I wasn't feeling very hopeful. The swatches for most of the other brow pens completely rinse off as soon as the water hits my hand. I was surprised by the Milani Weekend Brow Pen however; since about 60% of the pigment remained after rinsing. It also survived hand washing and required a little bit of scrubbing action with soap to get it off. While 60% may not seem great for say, going for a swim; it could probably survive a quick trip to the gym or other activities where a light sweat is involved.

The Milani Weekend Brow Pen in shade Medium Brown seemed to be too warm for me when first applied. This pen continues to surprise me though, because after 5 minutes it oxidized into a nice neutral dark brown color that blended with my brow hairs beautifully. As always, brow pens have a bit of a learning curve when it comes to application, and the Milani brow pen is no different. However, since the applicator tip is so small I feel like I have a little more control. The fine tipped brush was able to pass between my natural brow hairs easily in order to efficiently draw in individual hairs. I really liked the results!

The pen also has a little ball bearing inside to help mix the formula when you shake the pen. The only other pen I have tried that also has this technology is Urban Decay Brow Blade. I believe this has helped keep my Brow Blade from drying out in my makeup bag - lasting much longer than my other brow pens; so the fact that the Milani Weekend Brow Pen also has this feature is quite promising.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I was pleasantly surprised by the Milani Weekend Brow Pen. I purchased it on a whim and had zero expectations for it, but I think I will buy it again and maybe try out some other shades. It is inexpensive and like I said before, Milani has a good track record of creating quality yet affordable makeup products.

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Milani	$8.99	Free Shipping Orders $25+; Free Gift with Purchase Over $35+
ULTA	$8.99	Free Shipping Orders $35+

I'm glad that I was able to achieve a natural looking brow from this product. I believe this brow pen is best suited for those with dry to combination skin and have somewhat sparse brows (or those who want a fuller brow). I think the Milani Weekend Brow Pen is certainly worth trying out; especially given the price!

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About the Author

Misakino

This blog was started to help other fellow NC37s on their quest to finding the perfect BB cushion. Being a big fan of K-Beauty, it is very difficult to find cushions darker than shade 23. It can be quite the gamble ordering makeup from overseas without an inkling of what that may look like, or even if it is beneficial for certain skin types. I am willing to buy these products, swatch, and test them in order to help others make an informed decision.