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11 Long-Lasting Eyebrow Gels That Makeup Artists Swear By
No flaking, stickiness, or sparse areas here.
Once you've done all the hard work to expertly shape your brows, it's easy to maintain them. All you need is a trusty pair of tweezers for occasional touch-ups, a brow pen to fill in any sparse patches, and—you guessed it—a brow gel to keep everything in place all day long. "Eyebrow gel is basically like hairspray for your brows," says Carl Ray, chief makeup artist for Albolene. "It lifts and holds the hairs in place throughout the day, and even helps brows look thicker."
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Like hairspray, there are many different types of brow gel. "They come in a great variety of colors and can completely transform an eyebrow," says Sebastién Tardif, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Veil Cosmetics. Some are clear and simply function to keep hairs in place, others are tinted to enhance color, and some even give brows a soft sheen.
No matter which type of gel or pomade you gravitate toward, use a spoolie for the most precise application, says Tardif. And always make sure to take it off at the end of the day. "Wearing a waterproof or long-wearing brow gel can certainly dry out hairs, or worse, without proper nightly cleansing, can cause damage to the hair follicles," says makeup artist Sarah Redzikowski. (If you're a regular user, castor oil can also help keep those hair follicles healthy!)
Ready to tame those strays? Professional makeup artists say these are the eyebrow gels they rely on to get the job done.
Half Magic Grippie Brow Sculpting Brow Gel
Pros
- Customizable
- Strong hold
Cons
- The brush can take some getting used to
The unique dual-length bristles on this brush make it so that you can achieve feathery or sculpted brows with ease. The formula is long-lasting and offers strong hold.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel
Pros
- Tinted formula fills in sparse areas
Cons
- Nothing
A tiny, tapered brush deposits small microfibers and the right amount of color to give brows a visibly fuller appearance upon application, says Stephanie Riley, a Los Angeles–based makeup artist.
Joey Healy Brow Structure Clear Set
Pros
- Water-resistant
- Long-lasting hold
Cons
- Nothing
Get eyebrows that stay in place all day long—rain or shine—with this water-resistant and transparent gel. It offers natural-looking definition without feeling sticky, hard, or crispy.
Glossier Boy Brow
Pros
- Good hold without feeling stiff
Cons
- Some reviewers say color matching is tricky
If you have sparse brows and have always dreamed of thicker, bushier "boy brows," this clear gel really lives up to its name, says makeup artist Natalia Thomas. It offers a light hold that doesn't make eyebrows look stiff.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel
Pros
- Great pigmentation
- Variety of shades
Cons
- Some reviewers say too much product distributes on the brush
If you're a fan of the Anastasia Beverly Hills pomade, you'll love this formula, which is just like it but in a gel form. It's highly pigmented so it seamlessly fills in sparse areas and comes in a variety of shades and undertones.
Milk Makeup KUSH Fiber Brow Gel
Pros
- Moisturizes
- Available in tint
Cons
- Some reviewers wish it lasted longer
This smooth formula won't dry or flake throughout the day, thanks to nourishing oils that also moisturize eyebrow hairs to keep them healthy, says Thomas. It comes in a wide variety of shades to suit all skin and hair colors.
Mac Big Boost Fibre Gel
Pros
- Makes brows appear thicker
- Great shade range
Cons
- Some reviewers wish the brush was smaller
To instantly beef up thin brows, try this gel—it contains added fibers that help boost volume while you wait for hair to naturally fill in, says Thomas.
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows Eyebrow Gel
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows Eyebrow Gel
Pros
- Offers precise and easy application
Cons
- Doesn't have an expansive shade range
Redzikowski recommends this gel for those who need extra control when filling in their brows. The tiny spoolie fills in sparse areas "brilliantly by creating small, hairlike strokes," she says. It allows you to fill, shape, and set brows with ease.
NYX Professional Makeup Control Freak Eyebrow Gel
NYX Professional Makeup Control Freak Eyebrow Gel
Pros
- Affordable
Cons
- Some reviewers say it gets clumpy after a few months
Even if your skin skews oily, this affordable drugstore pick won't budge or smudge until you remove it at the end of the day, says Ray.
Wunderbrow Waterproof Eyebrow Gel
Wunderbrow Waterproof Eyebrow Gel
Pros
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Some reviewers say color matching is tricky
On a super hot and humid day, turn to this sweatproof pick, says Thomas. Despite being vegan and cruelty-free, it stays put for up to three days. Although that kind of wear isn't recommended, it speaks volumes of the formula's staying power.
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum Mini
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum Mini
Pros
- Helps make brow hairs look fuller
Cons
- Not technically a gel
Kick over-plucked eyebrows to the curb—this serum not only keeps those tiny hairs in place but also contains peptides that make them fuller in just six to eight weeks, says Redzikowski, who calls it her "holy grail."
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
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