I know the Maybelline Define-a-Brow has been a drugstore brow-filler favorite among many of us (including myself) and was shocked to see it on the rack at my local Dollar Tree today. There were at least twenty of them, all in the shade Dark Brown. Many have compared this pencil to the MAC Eye Brows retractable brow pencil - I agree!
Apparently Maybelline hasn't discontinued the product, but they discontinued the shade "Deep Brown", which confuses me because I'd assume it'd be a popular shade for dark brunettes.
I think they're trying to re-direct consumers to their newer brow product, the Maybelline Master Shape Brow Pencil, and won't be surprised if they get rid of Define-a-Brow all together. They aren't really comparable products, I like both, but Define-a-Brow has an advantage, as it's retractable (no sharpening) and the product has a small tip (for precise shaping of the brows). Maybelline Master Shape has to be sharpened frequently and due to the soft waxy texture of the pencil, you can't get a very sharp point.
I know stock of discontinued cosmetics will differ from location to location, but I just wanted to make sure you were all aware that you might be able to spot this pencil at Dollar Tree. It's regularly around $8, for only $1 at Dollar Tree - very well worth it!!
My eyebrow before and after it has been filled in with Maybelline Define-a-Brow in Dark Brown.
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Awesome find, Natalie! I tend to steer clear of eyebrow pencils because I feel like they will look unnatural and too harsh on my brows. So, I stick with brow powders-Wet n' Wild's Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown, to be exact. I have always read raves about this Maybelline pencil and I really love how this pencil looks so natural on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Natalie :)
I need this stuff !!
ReplyDeletegreat find. I wonder if they are soft to apply??
ReplyDeletehow many colours are available??
I hope they will sell this in my city soon! x
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The texture is a bit crayon-like, which is great because it's stiff enough where it's not going to apply a heavy/harsh amount of product, it will keep it's shape and won't break off as easily. They apply smoothly with no problems!
DeleteCurrently there are four shades available on the web site. They had six prior. There is light blonde, light brown, Medium Brown and Dark Blonde. I also use the shade Medium Brown.
Hi Natty, wow thats a great find! I am always looking for holy grail brow products so looking forward to purchasing this! xox
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DeleteI couldn't believe it! Every once in a while I find something good over there, I hope you'll find it as well! :)
I hope it comes in black. Maybe!! I'll try to head over and check it out.
ReplyDeleteOooh, your eyebrows are great, I'm always jealous of people with good eyebrows, as mine are just terrible :( x
ReplyDeleteI really hope that Maybelline isn't going to DC it. That would be a shame. I used to always use this, sometimes I do but I switch from this to the MUFE brow corrector in #3 from time to time. Thanks for the heads up. Gotta check if they have it at my local dollar tree stores!
ReplyDeleteI wish we would find those in our dollar stores here
ReplyDeletethis looks awesome! will have to try since I absolutely love the mac ones. thanks for the review and the info of where they can be found for less expensive. xo. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYour brows are gorgeous. I have always used their twin pack of brow pencil and always end up back to them after I try other brow products out. They have a good range of colors too. I think their just as good, their just a classic pencil packaging.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite pencils but runs out so quick. If you got this for a dollar now that's a bargain : )
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Thank you so much for posting! This is my favorite color, perfect match for my eyebrows, and I was so bummed about it being discontinued. I went to the Dollar Store and I got myself 20 pencils. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting! This is my favorite color, perfect match for my eyebrows, and I was so bummed about it being discontinued. I went to the Dollar Store and I got myself 20 pencils. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI never seen these in any stores!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss Natty, I saw these in the Dollar Tree on Addison in the city and I snagged 3. I couldn't help myself. I had just bout the brow pencil from MAC but these are a much better value.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad ou did this review! What a great alternative to Anastasia brow pencil for like 26 bucks!,!
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Dollar tree?! Omg- I was just at my local one, may have to try again! Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteI also found these last week at my Dollar Tree....I bought them out....how can you beat $1??!! Great find!
ReplyDeletedoes it compare to the mac lingering?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this. I found about 20 at my local Dollar Tree too and stocked up a few, now to hit the other three in town lol!
ReplyDeleteNO WONDER!!! I've been trying to find Dark Brown everywhere! I was recently on a trip and had forgotten to pack my brow pencil. I went on twitter for recommendations and everyone seemed to direct me to this.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to Dollar Tree to find. Thanks for posting!