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Arch Rival Brow Artist — Dark Brown
Lottie London Arch Rival: Brow Artist in Dark Brown, Retractable Eyebrow Pencil
Our editorial score, out of 10
“The best everyday brow tool in the range: fast, forgiving and correctly toned.”
At a glance
Our verdict
A retractable pencil with a genuinely fine tip, which is the difference between hair-like strokes and a drawn-on block. Dark Brown is cool enough to avoid the red cast that plagues cheap brow pencils. The spoolie end is stiff enough to actually blend the product rather than just brushing hairs. No sharpener needed and the wear is smudge-resistant through a full day.
What stands out
- A genuinely fine tip — the difference between hair-like strokes and a drawn-on block, and the reason cheap brow pencils fail.
- Cool-toned dark brown that avoids the red cast which plagues most budget pencils after a few hours.
- The spoolie is stiff enough to actually blend the product, not just brush the hairs around.
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- No sharpener needed
- Smudge-resistant through a full day
- Correct cool undertone
- Fine enough for hair strokes
✗ Cons
- Only useful if dark brown is your shade
- Retractable tips can snap if wound out too far
How to use it
Wind out no more than 2mm at a time. Draw short, light, upward strokes following the direction of hair growth, then blend through with the spoolie end.
Who should skip it
Anyone with very sparse brows who needs to build a full shape — a pomade gives more control over structure.
The bottom line
The best everyday brow tool in the range: fast, forgiving and correctly toned.
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