Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eyebrow Liner 3.4g in shade 9 Indigo is a cult Japanese eyebrow pencil — a long, twist-up wood-pencil-shape liner with a hard, precise tip designed for clean, calligraphic brow work. Indigo is a deep blue-grey shade designed to add drama or fashion-forward character to eyebrow makeup, and works well as a contour or accent shade alongside more natural brow colours.
About Shu Uemura
Founded in Tokyo in 1967 by Mr Shu Uemura, the Japanese beauty house is celebrated for its high-quality complexion and eye products, premium brushes and characteristically clean Japanese aesthetic. The Hard Formula Eyebrow Liner is one of the brand's most-loved cult products, beloved by makeup artists for its precise, smear-resistant finish.
Key features
- Hard wax-pencil formula — sharp, calligraphic tip for precise hair-stroke work.
- Long-wearing, smear-resistant finish that holds through the day.
- Wood-pencil shape — sharpens to a fine point for hair-by-hair definition.
- Shade: 9 Indigo — deep blue-grey for fashion-forward brow looks.
Who it's for
This eyebrow liner suits anyone who wants a precise, Japanese-quality brow product — particularly those drawn to bold, fashion-forward brow colours. Indigo is best as an accent or contour shade rather than a daily natural brow, ideal for editorial-style makeup looks or as a quirky fashion statement.
How to use
- Sharpen the pencil to a clean, fine point.
- Brush brows into shape with a spoolie.
- Use light, hair-stroke motions to fill in sparse areas or define the brow shape.
- Brush through with a clean spoolie to soften the strokes.
- Set with clear or tinted brow gel if desired.
Specifications
- Size: 3.4g pencil
- Shade: 9 Indigo
- Format: Hard formula eyebrow liner
- Brand: Shu Uemura
A cult Japanese eyebrow pencil — precise, long-wearing, and beloved by makeup artists.



