Sephora Brand Nail Whitening Pencil

If you're trying to decide whether or not to buy this, I'm going to try to help you out. It doesn't cost a lot, and it's such a cool idea, and those things alone might make it a fun thing to buy. Now, if you're a low maintenance kind of gal/guy when it comes to beauty, you might be irritated by this product because it lacks staying power. If you're willing to color the underside of your nails everyday, this should be great for you. Yes, it leaves white stuff on your skin, but that is taken care of with one hand wash. It seems from these reviews that this product is falling into one of those "love it or hate it" situations. My view is that it's a middle of the road kind of thing. I'm glad I tried it, but it's not a miracle product.

The pencil worked very well for whitening the tips of your natural nails. It doesn't last through very many hand washings, but gives a nice look to the nails. Easy to apply once a day.

I have these pencils and i love them. Its NOT the same as a painted French manicure which to my eyes look fake. If you BUFF your nails (gives your nails a beautiful natural shine) then rub a white pencil under the nail - its looks classy, clean and neat. But it's an understated thing. You do have to rub white under your nails every couple of days.

I ordered this item based on a recommendation I read in a magazine. What a disappointment! It doesn't do a very good job of whitening, it doesn't last, and it's way too expensive.

The only helpful component of this product is the pencil-cap with the angled top edge. That does a very nice job of cleaning under the nails and I have also found that it is Very effective as a cuticle pusher - really gets the stubborn cuticle off the nail surface. BUT the white pencil itself is SO frustrating!! I was unbelievably excited when I heard how simple it is, and I just ended up with white marks EVERYwhere I touched- clothes, sheets, tablecloths - and even after I scraped layers of nail off with that cap, my nails did NOT look white. :(
To be fair, I bought this when a friend showed me her "faux manicure" nails and raved about it, so I give it a little credit (2 instead of 1 star) since it works really well for some people (apparently).