If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows are the frames. According to makeup artists, a pair of groomed, filled-in brows is the difference between looking unkempt and looking polished. And a top-notch eyebrow shaping product — whether it be a pencil, powder or pomade — is the key to achieving the perfect brow.
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But not all eyebrow makeup is created equal. The products on this list are the best of the best, featuring workable formulas, wide color selections and stay-all-day formulas. Whether you’re looking for #eyebrowsonfleek or a soft, natural look, turn to one of these best eyebrow makeup and eyebrow shaping products.
7 Best Brow Enhancing Products
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M.A.C
This brush-on brow gel is ideal for those who want a quick way to achieve neat, groomed brows. The product comes in four shades (from clear to dark brown), all of which offer a natural finish.
MAC Brow Set, $17 at Nordstrom
Melissuhh from TotalBeauty.com: "It keeps your brows in place in the shape you want all day."
Zernelle from TotalBeauty.com: "It's such an easy way to enhance your look. It's so simple to use."
Sherri_Renon from TotalBeauty.com: "I've been using this for years. I change my hair color time to time and always find the perfect shade!"
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E.L.F.
Top-notch brow products don't have to break the bank. This kit comes with a tinted wax, setting powder, a dual-sided brush and mirror to help you flawlessly sculpt and fill in brows for just $3.
E.L.F. Studio Eyebrow Kit, $3 at Amazon
Pixie_Dust from TotalBeauty.com: "This product is amazing, and only $3! It can easily compete with a department store or prestige product."
GigiSD from TotalBeauty.com: "This amazing little kit comes with four totally wearable shades of brow powder to fill in sparse areas and a complementary wax to keep brows groomed and in line."
Nikatron from TotalBeauty.com: "Can't go wrong with this product. I will keep repurchasing it as long as E.L.F. keeps making it, and I would definitely recommend it to all!"
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Anastasia
This best-selling brow powder set comes in a vast array of shades and offers sheer to medium coverage for a naturally perfected brow. The formula is lightweight and smudge-proof, making the product extra easy to use.
Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, $23 at Sephora
Kenya from TotalBeauty.com: "This brow powder is long lasting and easy to blend.... No wonder Oprah has Anastasia do her brows!"
BeautyPoet101 from TotalBeauty.com: "[It's] pigmented enough to look natural but not so pigmented that my eyebrows look fake. Now I know why people rave about this powder so much."
HeathRene from TotalBeauty.com: "The packaging is classy and compact. This will last quite some time, but when it's done I can definitely see myself repurchasing."
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NYX
For less than $6, this brow kit offers everything you need for a set of gorgeously filled-in brows: two shades of brow powder (which you can easily blend for a natural match), an angled brush and spoolie to style and tame your brows to perfection.
NYX Cosmetics Eyebrow Cake Powder, $6 at Amazon
TotalNoob from TotalBeauty.com: "This is my favorite brow product! Everything I could ever need in a nifty, tiny case."
BeautyPoet101 from TotalBaauty.com: "Everything about this powder, including the wax, is amazing. I like how the wax is thick and holds my brows in place, but not slick and greasy so my brows look shiny."
Venenumletalis from TotalBeauty.com: "This is a truly great product for those who want natural looking brows!"
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Clinique
Get perfectly defined brows with this convenient Clinique pencil. The utra-thin tip allows you to recreate the look of individual brow hairs. The pencil is self-sharpening, so you don't have to worry about it going dull on you, but the texture isn't too chalky or stiff like many mechanical brow pencils.
Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows, $17 at Sephora
ThePastyHarlot from TotalBeauty.com: "This is the best brow pencil I've ever used. It has a good range of colors, and the superfine tip is the best."
AlohaCharm23 from TotalBeauty.com: "I cant live without this product. It gives just the right size tip for perfectly defined brows."
Meg_Whitmore_DiPaolo from TotalBeauty.com: "This is an excellent, effective, reliable brow liner."
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7 Best Brow Enhancing Products #6
According to research, eyebrows are your most important facial feature. To keep yours looking flawless, try one of these top-rated pencils, powders and pomades.
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Benefit
Some pencils lead to harsh, clearly drawn-on brows, but this Benefit product is refreshingly subtle. The creamy texture allows for smoother application and a more natural finish than most.
Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil Easy Shape & Fill, $24 at Ulta
Marie915 from Ulta: "I absolutely love it!! My left brow has a sparse area where alot of hair doesn't grow and this fills it in perfectly!!"
Karina from Ulta: "I have used all different brands of eye brow pencils and the benefit is my favorite in my opinion if your starting out this is great it's easy to use and looks natural when you fill in and use the spooly. The colors are great and the design of the tip on this is my favorite it allows for a filling in drawing and feathering"
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Black Up
Users praise this "holy grail" of eyebrow makeup for its natural, long-lasting application. The unique design and creamy formulation fills and corrects the shape of eyebrows in a single stroke.
Black Up Perfect Eyebrows, $25.50 at Sephora
Muzzytocute at Sephora: "Not very makeup savvy, would take me 20min to do brows (on a good day lol). So easy to use, you can do dramatic brow, or natural by blending it w brow brush.
BROWS in 2min best thing ever"No1likeme from Sephora: "Love how easy it is to apply, nice creamy texture. Product has good staying power. And it lasts through the heat of the Arizona day and well into the evening."
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It Cosmetics
This ultra-fine waterproof pencil was designed to perfectly mimic brow hair to give you truly natural-looking brows. The built-in spoolie keeps brows nicely groomed.
It Cosmetics Brow Power Super Skinny, $24 at Ulta
Kelly from Ulta: "I love how thin the pencil is allowing the stroke to look like natural individual eyebrow hairs. It stays on all day long."
Mamalu from Ulta: "I have tried many many eyebrow pencils, and this is the best one I have found. With the extra thin tip for a more natural look, and a lot of colors that best match my eyebrows, a great choice for anyone!"
