budget friendly smudge proof brows

I got the color in deep brown, and can be very dark looking if a heavy hand is used. otherwise, once the learning curve is mastered (by third application) you get very natural defined brows that lasts all day. only caveat? beware of what moisturizer you use. one day I used dr. roebucks face moisturizer and later on in the day some parts of my brows looked like a very dark green. otherwise, using it with First aid beauty, neutropenia hydro boost gel cream, clarins global and caudalie is works fine.
lastly, I think the pen tends to dry out easily or work better upside down. not sure if they all do this or just the one I got.