like a less forgiving old style pencil [SEP] i am an eyebrow fanatic and i have used eyebrow wax powder pencils and stencils i am a huge fan of shaping and powder that seems to work best for me but i have never seen applicators like these so i thought i would give them a trymine did not arrive overly wet like those of other reviewers they just seemed to be like normal pens but the application was uneven and i did have to press hard to get any color other than simply a dark shading like the side of a lead pencil once i did use firm pressure it was a little like using an old eyebrow pencil but less forgiving with the multi levels be sure to shape your eyebrow first then apply the pen do not expect the pen to comb as well as draw the pen can provide the dramatically even look or with a lot of manipulation a more natural look which i prefer i did not find the pen to be as long lasting as expected i try to be really careful in application as i do not like to abuse my eyebrows or skin and remove product only using makeup remover however i do perspire on my t zones and that perspiration completely defeated the eyebrow pencilthis is an interesting innovation with the four tier brush and it may work well for others just not for me ingredients which i so appreciate being noted on the box water acrylic ester copolymer propylene glycol hydroxyethyl cellulose