Brows are a topic we can talk about for days. They come in all shapes and sizes, different colors, and never forget, brows are sisters — not twins. Whether we like it or not, they really do frame the face. If you have sparse brows, or just need a little filling in action, you may want to consider adding a brow pencil to your makeup bag, but where do you start?
According to New York City-based makeup artist Tommy Napoli, a good eyebrow pencil comes down to your individual needs but he always recommends a wax-based pencil that has a spoolie on the other end of it. “Pencils can be better than shadow or pomade for enhancing the look of brow hairs,” he says. Napoli adds that spoolies are great for brushing up hair and blending out product.
For picking a specific brow pencil, we tapped into Los Angeles-based makeup artist Robin Back who states: “If you have sparse brows and like a natural look, then a brow pencil with a thin or pointed skinny tip will help you create hair strokes to fill in gaps.” Black adds, “On the other hand, if you have thick brows and want to fill in a few gaps or emphasize their ’80s look, a wide slanted tip is your best brow friend.”
With so many brow pencils on the market, it’s an overwhelming task to find your perfect match. Below you’ll find drugstore picks to higher-end splurges to choose from when you scroll through the 17 best brow pencils.
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