The Face Pencil vs No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer
These are different products, not substitutes: the Face Pencil is a spot concealer and the No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer is a bronzer. Buy the Face Pencil if you want to hide blemishes and redness; buy the bronzer if you want warmth and a soft glow. The Face Pencil is $28.00 at Jones Road; the bronzer is $14.99 at Target.
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The Face Pencil
4.4Choose the Face Pencil if you need targeted, buildable coverage for blemishes, redness or under-eye brightening and prefer a portable pencil.
- Buildable medium coverage that looks natural
- Clear base avoids chalky undertones
- Easy to blend by tapping
- Portable for touch-ups during the day
- Sharpener sold separately
- May need several layers for high coverage
- Not meant for full-face coverage
- Only one shade listed here
What separates them
| The Face Pencil | No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Concealer pencil for spot coverage | Cream bronzer for warmth and definition |
| Coverage | Medium, buildable | Sheer, blendable glow |
| Format | Pencil, 2.9 g, sharpener sold separately | Cream in a tube, 0.9 in diameter |
| Shade range | Shade 12 for medium skin with neutral undertones | Bronzer shades, not skin-tone matched |
| Skin type | Combination and normal | All skin types |
| Key ingredients | Shea butter, clear base | Fragrance-free, hydrating, SPF 25 |
| Price | $28.00 at Jones Road | $14.99 at Target |
| Best use | Touch-ups and spot concealing |
Price history
- The Face Pencil: lowest $28.00 on Oct 29.
- No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer: lowest $12.35 on Oct 28.
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Specs compared
| Spec | The Face Pencil | No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Pencil | Cream |
| Skin type | Combination, Normal | All |
| Typical Users | Newbie | Adults, Contact lens wearers, Sensitive eyes |
| Packaging Type | Pencil | Tube |
| Net weight | 2.9 g / 0.1 oz | — |
| Coverage | medium buildable coverage | — |
| Package information | Tube | — |
| Package type | Box | — |
| Recommended uses | Face Makeup | — |
| Skin tone | Medium | — |
What reviewers say
The Face Pencil
With 4.4 out of 5 from over 26,000 ratings, buyers mostly find it easy to use and natural-looking. Complaints center on the separate sharpener and the layering needed for heavier coverage.
- Simple for beginners to master
- Natural, skin-like finish
- Effective at concealing redness
- No chalky undertones
- Sharpener sold separately
- May require multiple layers for high coverage
No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer
Reviewers rate it highly for a natural, skin-like finish that blends easily and does not go muddy. NewBeauty readers voted it Best Cream Bronzer of 2025. Complaints center on application and shade choice.
- Blends seamlessly into skin
Questions and answers
- Which is better for hiding blemishes?
- The Face Pencil. It is a medium-coverage concealer built for redness and blemishes. The bronzer adds warmth and will not cover spots.
- Which is better for a natural glow?
- The No7 bronzer. It is a cream bronzer made for a soft, blended glow, and it costs less at $14.99 at Target.
- Can I use both together?
- Yes. Conceal spots with the Face Pencil, then add bronzer for warmth. They serve different steps in a routine.
- Which lasts longer between repurchases?
- The Face Pencil holds 2.9 g of dense concealer used in small dots, so it typically lasts longer. The bronzer is used across the whole face.
- Is the bronzer worth the lower price?
- If you want a bronzer, yes. At $14.99 at Target it is half the price of the $28.00 Face Pencil, but it does a different job.
- Which suits sensitive skin?
- The bronzer is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic and suits all skin types. The Face Pencil is aimed at combination and normal skin.