Review: NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen - Ash Brown

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Well, well, well. What do we have here? Another brow pen review? Oh it's from NYX?! Alright then carry on... But really though NYX has some great affordable makeup so it was only a matter of time until they released their own brow pen.

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Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen Review

NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen Review with Swatches!

INFO SHEET

Brand: NYX
Product: Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen

Shade:  Ash Brown (view Espresso here)
Color Payoff:  Decent Pigmentation
Waterproof?:  Mild to Moderate
Price:  $11.00
Where to Buy: Amazon, NYX, Ulta

While I am still in love with my Milani Weekend Brow Pen... I do tend to have a wandering eye when it comes to brow products. NYX is known for their quality yet affordable makeup, and when I saw that they recently dropped the new Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen; I knew what I had to do.

When I received my order, the first thing I did was shake the pen to make sure it had the little mixy ball thing inside (it does). I have found that pens with this technology tends to last a little longer. So we have: Mixy ball - Check, Nice cool brown shade - Check. First impressions are important, but how well will it fare on my face?

SWATCH

NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen in Shade Ash Brown

The pen is just a little more polished than Milani Weekend Brow

Like the Milani Weekend Brow Pen, the NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen has a very fine precision brush tip. At first I thought I had ordered the Milani pen by accident, because the size and shape of the pen was very similar albeit a little more polished. If it ain't broke, don't fix it; I guess.

There are quite a few colors to choose from, but I decided to go with the Ash Brown color because I tend to err on the side of caution and order lighter. I think using a marginally lighter shade tends to give me a more natural look. However, I think the Ash Brown shade might be oh so slightly too light for me, so I will order a darker shade next time (UPDATE: Swatch for Espresso can be viewed here!).

What I really like about the NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen is that the precise tip is just the right amount of stiffness. You don't want it too soft because then it won't be able to push through those brow hairs! Too hard, and well.. the ink just doesn't want to come out. So far, everything seems to be just right.

When I first swatched the product I drew a small stroke on my hand to see how fine the tip was. I then instantly forgot about it and went about my day. To my horror later on, I thought my hand had grown a long gross hair; only to realize that it was the stroke I had drawn a few hours before. Yes - it is that precise!

BEFORE AND AFTER

The NYX Brow Tint Pen is the most water resistant of all brow pens I have tried.

Works very well though I will order a darker shade next time!

If you've been reading my blog you would know that most brow pens do not survive the water test (except for Milani Weekend Brow Pen kind of); so I had low expectations when it came to the NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen. However, I am happy to announce that thus far the NYX brow pen has outperformed literally all of the other brow pens I have tried. As I ran my hand under the running water, this pen did not budge. It will wipe off though, but as far as getting wet is concerned I was very pleasantly surprised. If I go to the gym or expect to perform some sort of sweaty activity I will definitely reach for this pen first!

I like how the Ash Brown shade wasn't too warm. A lot of brow pens I use tend to be too warm, so this blended really well with my natural brows. The NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Pen also gave me a good amount of control. Maybe I am getting better at applying these pens, but I really didn't have trouble making very fine lines and application was a breeze. I was really happy with the results and had a good amount of staying power to boot.

FINAL THOUGHTS

All I have to say is wow. NYX really did a great job with the Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen. I've used A LOT of brow pens and the NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen outperforms most of them. It's just a matter of finding the right shade 😄. I will definitely repurchase!

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Amazon	$10.99	Free Shipping
NYX	$11.00	Free Shipping + Free 2-Piece Gift Set Orders $35+
ULTA	$11.00	Free Shipping Orders $35+

The more I think about it, the more I realize that there really is no need to spend a lot on brow pens. Milani and NYX have got you covered. The only one I think might be worth the price though is the Urban Decay Brow Blade but only because it is double sided so you get more bang for your buck. Even so, I still enjoy the more affordable pens more!

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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.