What it is: A waterproof brow color with true staying power.What it does:Create natural looking and defined brows with this innovative waterproof brow color. A precision felt tip pen applicator ensures easy application and the unique formula glides on with ease. It won't smudge or run and stays in place until you say when!

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Question

Light hair?

I have naturally platinum blonde hair and porcelain fair skin. Most of the lightest eyebrow pencils, markers, and powders are too dark to look natural. How dark does the lightest shad go on?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

piccolist13

(Virginia Beach, VA)

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

10 answers

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answer 1

It comes in 2 colors Light & Medium, but light should be great for you.

answered 2 months ago

Maribloo

(Bronx, New York)

answer 2

This color is great on light hair. I have found that most "blonde" colors are too dark, but this is more of a lighter brown which looks so natural.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

lovedove22

(Chicago, IL)

answer 3

I have brown hair and I use the light. It goes on literally light at first but after a few applications, it looks great.

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

asm9

answer 4

The light is pretty light for a marker- I think it's the lightest you will find. They say super blonde people's brows should be a shade darker, so this should work.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

colldoll

(Chicago, IL)

answer 5

I haven't used the lightest color. I have dark brown brows (but fair skin), so I tried the darker one. I can tell you this though, even the darker one goes on *very* light. I have to use multiple strokes to get the color dark enough to look natural on me. I can barely even see the first application, so I'd think you'd be fine with the lighter color. If it's like the darker one, the first stroke will be so light you might not even see it.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

agirlofglass

(NW Ohio)

answer 6

I bought the light color, since that's what I'd bought from other brands of brow color, and this one is too light for my brows. I have light brown hair. After you apply it you can comb out your brows and kind of disperse the color, which will make it look even lighter.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

smoore82

(Illinois)

answer 7

i would recommend trying it on in store if you can. it is possible to make very light strokes, as well as layering the colour for a heavier look. so i think it would be ok if you used a very light hand. i'm also very very pale and a natural blonde, and i've also been platinum, so i know how hard it is to find a product that isn't too dark!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

luckylainee

(toronto, ON)

answer 8

I originally bought the light version and it turned out to be too light for me. I have fair skin and white hair but dark lashes and brows. The medium color turned out to be perfect. I would think that the light color would work for you.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

carollynn

(springfield, missouri)

answer 9

It is REALLY light, even the darkest shade is really light. You should swatch it at the store. The lightest one is def. a ashy light blond.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

naikoto

answer 10

I have the same concern, I want natural looking brows. I have blonde eyebrows and this product is very light. After looking high and wide, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a lighter shade.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

orbi

Question

Stila vs. UD Urbanbrow

Urban Decay just came out with a product that looks almost exactly like this. Which one is better?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

Anonymous

(NYC, NY)

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

9 answers

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answer 1

Urbanbrow is a setting gel (to tame brow hairs) - Stila stay all day is actually like a brow marker so you can create brows or fill in spots.

answered 2 months ago

Maribloo

(Bronx, New York)

answer 2

Anything would be better than this product... sorry my daughter and I were very disappointed.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

jenniferkeough

answer 3

I bought both to test that very question! Both apply the same but Stila's lasted though soap and water - like a stain, where UrbanD just came right off when wet.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

colldoll

(Chicago, IL)

answer 4

i like this one better because of the pigment. i have dark brown hair, and it looks natural on me w/o looking too gray, too war, or too red. it will depend on your skin tone and hair color though. you may need to try them both and send one back.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

bigtexassmile

(Dallas, Texas)

answer 5

I tried the UD brand and had to return it. It was sticky and impossible to remove. This is a better formula with about the same type brush, which is a little too soft for brows.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

mspainter

(Phoenix, AZ)

answer 6

STILA! i have tried both and the urban decay pen looks fake, also it cakes on and looks terrible. You would have to reapply, and it does not last at all. once you scratch or rub your brow, its gone. the color is also marker looking, meaning it does not match any natural brow color. I have dark brown brows and the UBD pen looks like a marker when i put it on. Stila will give you a much more natural effect and long lasting.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

ladyyjay

(Queens, NY)

answer 7

stila beats urban on this brow wand. urban had too much flow and the color doesn't stay true. i tried Urban's at the store, bought the same color i tried on, went home and put it on, it failed, and i returned it immediately.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

pcurious

answer 8

I ordered both and I like the Stila one better!!

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

brittany00

(Dallas, TX)

answer 9

I believe stila is better. I love urban decay and all too but i gotta give this one to stila. Stila's brow pen is highly pigmented so few strokes are enough. And definitely water-resisting. i haven't tested it with water so i am not sure it is really waterproof or not like it says it is yet.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

animamj

(CA)

Question

I have medium brown hair with blond hilights - what shade should I purchase in this brow colour? I use taupe in the lancome pencil.

asked 10 months ago

ginamer

(Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

8 answers

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answer 1

I used that pencil before (love the color) try Light, that should work for you.

answered 2 months ago

Maribloo

(Bronx, New York)

answer 2

I have just about the same hair color as you do. I use the light although you may need to do multiple applications. I am fine with it because you won't have to worry about messing up or having to erase it.

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

asm9

(Redding, CA)

answer 3

I think light would go better for blonde or brown hair. The color will darken if its applied over itself. They say with lighter brows it makes you look younger. But if you like darker brows then go for the medium color and apply a light shade cause if you apply too much it will be dark.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

Llher

(Sacramento, ca)

answer 4

Well, depending on how light your hair is from the highlights. If the highlights made your hair pretty light than I would probably go with light but if it is not really light than I would go with a combination of light and medium. It also depends on your complection.

answered 5 months ago

Lailuma

answer 5

get light for the most natural look definitely

answered 7 months ago

georgiapeaches

(manhasset, ny)

answer 6

Use medium. it is not dark at all. Initially like the FIRST time you use it, it will seem like its dark, but just wipe the brush once, and you will be happy. I promise :) That's the beauty of this pen, you can build the color by applying more than one coat too or leave it light

answered 7 months ago

ladyyjay

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 7

Go for the lighter shade. You can layer it up to get the shade you want. I think I have a similar complexion to you and the thing about the dark shade is it's almost more of a "light black" meant for darker hair. It does work for me but I have to adjust the brightness with some powder that has more pigment.

answered 8 months ago

dmcxv

(Vancouver, Canada)

answer 8

I would use the medium. The light is really really light!

answered 8 months ago

happywi

(Ontario, California)

Question

is this comprable to the Sephora version (that i guess they no longer make :(

I have been in love with the Sephora Brow tint pen for years but can't seem to find it now?? i guess it's been discontinued? I've tried the Anastasia pen and don't care for it. it's leaves a reddish hue and also is very susceptable to any amount of moisture or sweat on your face and will start to bead up or bleed. Has anyone used the Sephora version and is this closer to the same thing??

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

runfree

(philadelphia, pa)

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

5 answers

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answer 1

This product is Fantastic. Stays on ALL Day and my skin is super oily. You can actually make hairs if you are good at that. You wont regret it.

answered 2 months ago

Maribloo

(Bronx, New York)

answer 2

This is SO much better than the Anastasia pen. I also had a bad experience with that one disintegrating with sweat or oil. This one lasts a long time and is sweat/oil resistant. I have never used the Sephora one, but I think this is a great product.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

stephanieann

answer 3

I used to use the Sephora one-- this is WAY better because it stays on much longer!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

colldoll

(Chicago, IL)

answer 4

This is comparable to the sephora brand(so mad I can't find that anymore!) but not quite as much product and softer tip. Good color though and pretty long wearing. Good substitute!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

amy32

(Albany, NY)

answer 5

yes- the hue is more similar to the one sephora used to carry. i have the medium color and dark brown brows. i use this to fill in my brows and then line/define the edges a bit more with the anastasia powder. you could totally use it alone, though.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

bigtexassmile

(Dallas, Texas)

Question

Does the light color work with red hair?

I'm naturally blonde, and I have blonde eyebrows but I recently dyed my hair a really bright copper red and I was wondering how the light color would work on me? I have fair skin with a sort of pink undertone. I figured that the light would be the best option rather than the dark color, but I just wanted to get some advice!

asked 1 year ago

strawberryann

(Clearwater, FL)

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

4 answers

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answer 1

I would say yes, use it to fill in your entire brow then if you'd like you can go back through and add a reddish brown powder in small strokes to give them a more multi dimensional look

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

kiki666

(Oakland Ca)

answer 2

I have blonde hair but brown brows. This color is a lighter brown and it works great. I have never found a bettler color. It would pobably work well with any color .

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

lovedove22

(Chicago, IL)

answer 3

I think depending on the shade of red your hair was colored than it would depend on how dark or light you would want to go, but it could also effect your complection.

answered 5 months ago

Lailuma

answer 4

Hi! It sounds like we have very similar coloring... I use this on my brows, and it defines them without looking heavy. It is a very light shade, the lightest I've tried, and I love the super thin lines it allows me to draw. That said, the color has almost no red in it. So it really depends on what you want it to do. If you have very fine brows and have areas that need a lot of color, this may not be enough. I also have the Anastasia brow pen in light universal, and it has more red but is quite a bit darker, and looks too heavy over my entire brow. I use the Anastasia pen in the places where I have almost no brow hairs and the Stila everywhere else. It looks very natural. HTH

answered 8 months ago

happywi

(Ontario, California)

Question

i am asian and have dark brown hair. pls advise me the right color of this pencil. thanks

asked 1 month ago

Anonymous

on Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

2 answers

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answer 1

Get it! get the medium color (they only have light or medium, no dark). i think the reason for this is that you can build the color without it looking bulgy or cakey like the pencils. Give it a try - i am obsessed with eyebrows (especially natural and not painted on) and i love this product.

answered 1 week, 1 day ago

ladyyjay

(Manhattan, NY)

answer 2

I'd suggest getting the darker of the two (which is called Medium, I think). I have very dark brown hair and the Medium is perfect.

answered 2 weeks, 3 days ago

thatgirl2

(Boston, MA)

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