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10 Best Tried and True Japanese Eyebrow Pencils in 2022 (Hair and Makeup Artist-Reviewed)

Eyebrow pencils allow you to draw delicate and detailed strokes that perfectly simulate eyebrow hairs. There are many types of products, such as soft, retractable, and pencil types. With countless brands producing eyebrow pencils, from affordable brands like Kate, Cezanne, Excel, Canmake, Integrate, and Ur Glam, to high-end brands such as Elegance, Shu Uemura, and Shiseido, it can be challenging to find the one that is the best.

To figure out the best Japanese eyebrow pencils, we gathered the 30 best-selling products from e-commerce sites popular in Japan (such as Amazon, Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, @cosme SHOPPING, etc. ) and tested them all with help from a professional makeup artist.

We tested each of the products for the following:

  • Pigmentation
  • Smudge resistance
  • Sweat resistance
  • Ease of drawing

Then, based on our tests, we ranked the 10 best Japanese eyebrow pencils in 2022. We also put together a buying guide to help you choose the best eyebrow pencil for you. We also asked an expert to review our buying guide and had them provide additional tips on how to select an eyebrow pencil.
Last updated 09/26/2023
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What Are the Benefits of Using a Japanese Eyebrow Pencil?

What Are the Benefits of Using a Japanese Eyebrow Pencil?

Eyebrow pencils allow you to design your eyebrows to be as stylish and expressive as you desire them to be. You can fill in gaps and sparse hairs to give your eyebrows a natural, unified look


However, unlike eyebrow powders, which have dense, vibrant colors, drawing your brows with a pencil requires special attention and technique. We recommend that beginners use a pencil together with powder to draw natural-looking eyebrows. 

Eyebrows Pencils Are Long-Lasting, Smudge-Proof and Resistant to Sweat

Eyebrows Pencils Are Long-Lasting, Smudge-Proof and Resistant to Sweat

Another unique characteristic of eyebrow pencils is that they lead to long-lasting brows, resistant to sweat and smudging. In our tests for the products, we found that nearly all of the products created eyebrows that remained smudge-free, even after being sprayed with water and rubbed against. 

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The major selling point of eyebrow pencils is that brows drawn with them are likely to last longer and be smudge-proof compared to brows drawn with other products that serve the same function. If you normally only use eyebrow powder, using a pencil with it will ensure that your brows will keep their form for much longer. 

Technique Is More Important Than the Product

Technique Is More Important Than the Product

Eyebrow pencils are available in different sized tips with varying thicknesses, which can lead to some variance in ease of drawing. However, generally speaking, the finished product isn't determined as much by which product you use, but rather by the technique with which you use them with. As long as you have good technique, you should be able to create a beautiful stylish eyebrows with any pencil. 

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The most important factor in creating beautiful voluminous brows is that you draw the arch alongside the muscles of your brows. Also, drawing the ends of the brows to be darker and the beginnings of the brows lighter will make for a more natural look.

How to Choose an Eyebrow Pencil - Buying Guide

Here are two essential points to keep in mind when choosing a Japanese eyebrow pencil to purchase.

1

Choose Among the Three Types Based on Desired Finish and Drawing Style

There are three types of eyebrow pencils: retractable, pencil, and dual. We'll go over their pros and cons so you can determine which style suits you best.

Retractable Types Are Great for Easy Use and Drawing

Retractable Types Are Great for Easy Use and Drawing

This is the most common type of eyebrow pencil, and doesn't need to be sharpened. There are a variety of shapes that these types are available in, such as round, oval, flat, and teardrop.

The round type allows you to draw detailed individual hair-like strokes. With a teardrop or flat-tip applicator, you can create any width of eyebrow depending on the angle of application. If you want to use an eyebrow pencil with an eyebrow powder, we recommend the round applicators, and teardrop or flat-tip applicators are recommended if you do not use eyebrow powder. 

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Softer tips are easier to draw with but tend to make thicker lines, so consider the balance between ease of drawing and the finished look when choosing a type of tip. 

Pencil Types Allow for Flexibility and Adjustable Line Thickness

Pencil Types Allow for Flexibility and Adjustable Line Thickness

Pencil types are great since you can adjust the width of lines they produce by sharpening them. The tips are usually thin and hard, creating sharp, impressive eyebrows.


Pencil types require maintenance and are more time-consuming, so we recommend them to people who can spend enough time and attention to their eyebrows in their morning cosmetic routine. 

Dual Types Are Your All-in-One Eyebrow Tool

Dual Types Are Your All-in-One Eyebrow Tool

The dual type, as its name suggests, is a combination of an eyebrow pencil and powder. This makes them convenient and great for use during travel or on the go. 


We recommend using the eyebrow pencil primarily and consider the eyebrow powder as a bonus for occasional touching up since only a tiny amount of it is included. If you desire a more powdery finish, we recommend purchasing a separate eyebrow powder instead. 

2

Choose a Color Shade to Match Your Hair and Skin Tone

There are many shades available for these eyebrow makeup products, from the most common tones like brown and ash to trendy colors such as red. Choose one among them that matches or works well in tandem with your hair color or skin tone.

A Color Tone That's a Shade Lighter Than Your Hair Is Best

A Color Tone That's a Shade Lighter Than Your Hair Is Best

There's a wide range of hues in eyebrow pencils, so if you don't know which one to choose, a good option is to pick one that accentuates your hair color. For example, if you have brown hair, light or reddish-brown matches well, and for black hair, an ash-type would match best. 

That being said, it is not strictly necessary that you always match the tone with your hair, as it has recently become trendy to color-contrast. For example, if you have bright, colorful hair, a subdued dark brown brow can be a fashionable choice!

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Another recent trend is using light, nearly transparent shades for eye makeup. Choosing a lighter color eyebrow pencil to match with the eye-makeup tone can make for a stylish finish.

Choose a Shade Based on Your Skin Tone

Choose a Shade Based on Your Skin Tone

Choose an eyebrow pencil shade that blends in naturally with your skin tone. If you have a warmer color skin tone, yellowish colors such as light brown and orange look great, and if you have a cooler color skin tone, choose bluish colors such as ash brown and dark brown.

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Like with hair color, it is strictly not required that you match eyebrow pencil with your skin tone. Having a visible color contrast can make for a stylish impression!

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10 Best Japanese Eyebrow Pencils

Here's our ranking of the best Japanese eyebrow pencils. We tested each product based on a variety of factors outlined in our How We Tested section. *Japanese prices for some of the products are given; they’ve merely been converted into USD for easy viewing. Prices were gathered from respective EC sites on September 26, 2022.
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Ettusais Co.,Ltd

Ettusais Eye Edition (Brow Liner)

Ettusais Co.,Ltd Ettusais Eye Edition (Brow Liner) 1

$11.84

Mid

Our Favorite Smudge-Proof Eyebrow Pencil

2

Shiseido

Maquillage Double Brow Creator PencilBR600 Light Brown

Shiseido Maquillage Double Brow Creator Pencil 1

$12.47

High Mid

Great for On-the-Go Use, and Smudge-Proof

3

Kosé Corporation

Addiction Eyebrow Pencil

Kosé Corporation Addiction Eyebrow Pencil 1

$37.81

High

Easy to Draw With, Thin-Tipped, and Sweat and Smudge Resistant

4

Cezanne Cosmetics Co., Ltd.

Super Slim Eyebrow03 Natural Brown

Cezanne Cosmetics Co., Ltd.  Super Slim Eyebrow 1

$4.18

Low Mid

Draw Detailed, Natural-Looking Brows With Thin Type

5

Kosé

Visee Eyebrow Pencil SBR300

Kosé Visee Eyebrow Pencil S 1

$4.52

Low Mid

Easy to Handle, Thin-Tipped Eyebrow Pencil

6

Shiseido

Integrate Eyebrow Pencil NBR641 Brown

Shiseido Integrate Eyebrow Pencil N 1

$4.51

Low Mid

Highly Portable, With Good Sweat and Smudge Resistance

7

Imju Corporation

Dejavu Powder Pencil Eyebrow Stay Natura

Imju Corporation Dejavu Powder Pencil Eyebrow Stay Natura 1

$7.52

Mid

Draws Sharp-Looking Brows That Are Sweat and Smudge Resistant

8

Chifure Cosmetics

Eyebrow Pencil Twist Type22 Brown

Chifure Cosmetics Eyebrow Pencil Twist Type 1

$3.34

Low Mid

Draws Smooth Strokes With Its Soft Tip

9

Albion Co.

Elegance Paris Eyebrow Slim Holder

Albion Co. Elegance Paris Eyebrow Slim Holder 1

$22.75

High Mid

Good Resistance to Sweat and Smudging

10

Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.

Kate Lasting Eyebrow W

Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. Kate Lasting Eyebrow W 1

$13.13

High Mid

Allows You To Control Thickness of Brows

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No.1

Ettusais Co.,LtdEttusais Eye Edition (Brow Liner)

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Reference price
$11.84
Mid
Reference price
$11.84
Mid

Our Favorite Smudge-Proof Eyebrow Pencil

Et Tu Sais' Eye Edition (Brow Liner) has a water-drop shaped tip and comes available in two shades, dark and light. For our tests, we used color 03 Ash Brown, which is a combination of dark brown and light brown. It blended in with skin very well and its colors were very sharp.


In the smudge resistance test, the brows drawn with this product weren't smudged when wiping, for which it received a perfect score. It performed well in our sweat resistance test as well, with minimal smudging, although the color faded slightly when water was sprayed. 


Our testers gave it great reviews, saying that they could draw strokes smoothly, and that the thickness of the applicator was just right. This product was the best eyebrow pencil, as it was particularly easy to shade and complete eyebrow makeup with this one product.

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No.2

ShiseidoMaquillage Double Brow Creator PencilBR600 Light Brown

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Reference price
$12.47
High Mid
Reference price
$12.47
High Mid

Great for On-the-Go Use, and Smudge-Proof

Shiseido's Maquillage Double Brow Creator Pencil is a dual type with both an oval-shaped applicator and eyebrow powder containing fiber. Eyebrows drawn with this product blend in well with the skin, and have a soft, voluminous looking texture. For our tests we used the color BR611, which is a basic dark brown, that showed good brightness and color expression.  


In the smudge resistance test, browns drawn with this product weren't smudged when wiping, and it performed well in the sweat resistance test as well, with minimal color fading shown. 


This pencil was highly rated for ease of use, as its crayon-like texture made it easy to draw with and the grip was designed for good handling. We recommend this product to those who are looking for a dual-type eyebrow pencil that is easy and convenient to use.

No.3

Kosé CorporationAddiction Eyebrow Pencil

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Reference price
$37.81
High
Reference price
$37.81
High

Easy to Draw With, Thin-Tipped, and Sweat and Smudge Resistant

Kosé's Addiction Eyebrow pencil has a thin 1.5-millimeter diameter tip, and allows you to draw brows lightly and easily for a natural looking finish. For our tests, we used the 01 Cinnamon color which is an ashy natural brown color.


In our tests for smudge resistance, this product performed pretty well, with only a little bit of smudging. When sprayed with water, brows drawn with this product were not smudged and color didn't fade either, showing it has good resistance to both sweat and smudging.


In terms of ease of drawing, this pencil received favorable reviews from our tests. It has a soft tip, allowing you to draw brows with light strokes, giving you great flexibility to design brows exactly how you want them to look. We recommend this product for people who want a thin-tipped eyebrow pencil which is easy to draw with.

No.4

Cezanne Cosmetics Co., Ltd. Super Slim Eyebrow03 Natural Brown

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Reference price
$4.18
Low Mid
Reference price
$4.18
Low Mid

Draw Detailed, Natural-Looking Brows With Thin Type

Cezanne's Cezanne Super Slim Eyebrow has a 0.9-millimeter tip that lets you draw brows with detailed individual hair-like strokes. For our tests, we used 03 Natural Brown, which is a basic brown with great looking pigments.


In the smudge resistance test, some of the color faded a little bit, but it didn't smudge too much, for which it received a good score. The product got a perfect score on the sweat resistance test, with minimal smudging caused when water was sprayed.


On the other hand, in terms of ease of drawing, it was not rated very highly, with some of our testers saying that the tip was too thin, which made it difficult to handle and uncomfortable when rubbed against the skin. This product is ideal for those people who want to draw detailed eyebrows with a fine thin tip. 

No.5

KoséVisee Eyebrow Pencil SBR300

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Reference price
$4.52
Low Mid
Reference price
$4.52
Low Mid

Easy to Handle, Thin-Tipped Eyebrow Pencil

Kose's Visee Eyebrow Pencil has a 1.5-millimeter diameter tip, which allows you to draw natural voluminous eyebrows with detailed individual hair-like strokes. For our tests we used BR300, a basic brown, which displayed good color expression. 


In the sweat resistance test, there was minimal smudging and colors didn't fade when sprayed with water, for which it received high reviews. However, it didn't perform as well in the smudge resistance test, showing some color displacement when wiped. 


The product received good reviews for ease of drawing, with our testers saying that they could draw detailed natural strokes with ease. We recommend this product for those who want to draw voluminous looking eyebrows and for those who want to fill in gaps in their eyebrows.

No.6

ShiseidoIntegrate Eyebrow Pencil NBR641 Brown

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Reference price
$4.51
Low Mid
Reference price
$4.51
Low Mid

Highly Portable, With Good Sweat and Smudge Resistance

Shiseido's Integrate Eyebrow Pencil is a slim eyebrow pencil that fits snugly in a cosmetics bag. You can draw eyebrows softly like you can with eyebrow powder. The tested color BR641 is a reddish brown and looks slightly brighter than advertised.


In the smudge resistance test, it kept its shape after wiping, for which it received a perfect score. In the sweat resistance test, the product didn't transfer color or smudge when water was sprayed on eyebrows. 


However, it didn't perform great in terms of the ease of drawing with it. Our testers said that the pigmentation was not very good, so they had to apply some force when drawing strokes, and that the thin pencil was a bit difficult to handle. We recommend this product to those who are looking for a round-applicator eyebrow pencil that is resistant to both smudge and sweat.

No.7

Imju CorporationDejavu Powder Pencil Eyebrow Stay Natura

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Dejavu Powder Pencil Eyebrow Stay Natura 9
Reference price
$7.52
Mid
Reference price
$7.52
Mid

Draws Sharp-Looking Brows That Are Sweat and Smudge Resistant

Imju's Dejavu Powder Pencil Eyebrow Stay Natura has an oval-shaped tip that is made with eyebrow powder. It has vivid pigments, making eyebrows look sharp. The tested color Natural Brown is a basic brown, with subtler yellow tones than was advertised.


This product received good scores in our smudge resistance test, with the color fading a little bit after wiping, and it didn't smudge too much. It performed well in the sweat resistance test, with minimal color displacement when sprayed with water.


In terms of ease of drawing, it was rated average by our testers, who said that the tip was a bit too hard; but they appreciated that it drew sharp-looking brows due to its vivid pigmentation. Additionally, the pencil was easy to hold due to the great grip, for an overall easy to use product. 

No.8

Chifure CosmeticsEyebrow Pencil Twist Type22 Brown

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Reference price
$3.34
Low Mid
Reference price
$3.34
Low Mid

Draws Smooth Strokes With Its Soft Tip

Chifure's Eyebrow Pencil has a soft crayon-like texture and is made to draw long-lasting eyebrows. The tested color 22 Brown is a darker brown, which when drawn showed that its pigments were slightly lighter than advertised. 


This product scored perfectly in our sweat resistance test, with minimal color displacement when wet. However, the product didn't perform as well in the smudge resistance test, with noticeable color fading and smudging.


In terms of ease of drawing, it received good reviews with its light and smooth feel, but some of our testers said it was hard to draw with due to the grip being too thin, and that the spoolie was too hard and uncomfortable. That being said, the size itself is perfect for carrying it around for on-the-go use. 

No.9

Albion Co.Elegance Paris Eyebrow Slim Holder

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Reference price
$22.75
High Mid
Reference price
$22.75
High Mid

Good Resistance to Sweat and Smudging

Albion's Elegance Paris Eyebrow Slim Holder has a thin tip and comes in a luxurious golden holder. It has vibrant color expressiveness, but it does not layer very well, giving a slightly flat finished look. The tested color BR21 Natural Brown is a lighter brown, which when drawn was less yellowish than advertised.


In the smudge resistance test, it received a high score, with minimal color fading after wiping. The product received a perfect score for the sweat resistance, with almost no color transferring even after water was sprayed. 


In terms of ease of drawing, it was rated average by our testers, who said that the tip was slightly hard but wasn't difficult to draw with, and the since the holder was slightly heavy it has stable handling. This product is better suited for use with eyebrow powder than as a stand-alone product.

No.10

Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.Kate Lasting Eyebrow W

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Reference price
$13.13
High Mid
Reference price
$13.13
High Mid

Allows You To Control Thickness of Brows

Kanebo's Kate Lasting Eyebrow W has a thin, rectangular tip. It has moderate pigment depth, and can be used in two different ways depending on which side you use, with the longer edge for the wide area of brows, and the shorter sides for drawing individual strokes. The tested color BR-e Natural Brown is a basic brown, with pigments that were less yellowish than advertised.


In the smudge resistance test, it didn't smudge and remained put even after wiping, for which it received a perfect score. On the other hand, for our sweat resistance test it didn't perform as well, showing the color fading and displacement when sprayed with water. 


In terms of ease of drawing, our testers thought this product had its pros and cons; the thicker grip was easy to hold, fitting their hands like pens, but the applicator was hard and dry.

How We Tested the Eyebrow Pencils

We gathered the 35 best-selling products from e-commerce sites popular in Japan, such as Amazon, Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, and @cosme SHOPPING, and tested them all with help from a professional makeup artist.

We tested each of the products for the following:

  • Pigmentation
  • Smudge resistance
  • Sweat resistance
  • Ease of drawing

Test ① Pigmentation

Test ① Pigmentation

First, we tested the eyebrow pencils' pigmentation, or color expression. We applied each product to our testers' eyebrows to see how colorful it was.

We rated highly products that expressed colors that matched what they were labeled as by the manufacturer's packaging.

Test ② Smudge Resistance

Test ② Smudge Resistance

Since you can expect to rub your eyebrows with your fingers or your bangs to brush up against them, they must be resistant to smudging.

We applied the products to our arms, then wiped them with a piece of cotton to see how much of the product came off. Products that remained clean even after wiping and didn't transfer color to the cotton piece were rated highly.

Test ③ Sweat Resistance

Test ③ Sweat Resistance

Next, we tested the sweat and water resistance of the brows drawn with each product. We sprayed water from about eight inches away over the testers' eyebrows, dabbed pieces of cotton on them, and pressed to see how much of the product came off.

Again, like the second test, we rated highly the products that didn't transfer color to the piece of cotton.

Test ④ Ease of Drawing

Test ④ Ease of Drawing
Finally, we had five testers use each product to evaluate the ease of drawing. We had them judge the products on the following points:

  • Whether the tip feels gentle when drawing on the skin
  • Ease of handling the pencil

A Tip for Creating the Perfect Eyebrows

It is important to have good daily eyebrow maintenance in order to draw beautiful eyebrows. We've linked to some other essential items for the best eyebrow care below, so check them out if you are interested!

When Tidying Up Your Brows, Don't Shave Areas Above Them

When Tidying Up Your Brows, Don't Shave Areas Above Them

When shaping your eyebrows, for the most natural look, don't pluck or shave the areas above your eyebrows, shape only the areas below. If there are any hairs on the upper side of the eyebrow that absolutely need to be removed, pluck them out one at a time.

Top 5 Japanese Eyebrow Pencils

No. 1: Ettusais Co.,LtdEttusais Eye Edition (Brow Liner)

No. 2: ShiseidoMaquillage Double Brow Creator PencilBR600 Light Brown

No. 3: Kosé CorporationAddiction Eyebrow Pencil

No. 4: Cezanne Cosmetics Co., Ltd. Super Slim Eyebrow03 Natural Brown

No. 5: KoséVisee Eyebrow Pencil SBR300

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