The 10 Best Eyebrow Gels, According To Makeup Pros

Shades: 2 | Finish: Natural | Hold: Strong

What makes this Make brow gel special is its dual-sided brush that makes application a breeze. One side of the brush features short bristles (to deposit product and add volume) while the other has longer ones (to tame, feather and lift brows). Equally noteworthy, the formula is infused with advanced polymers for a strong hold to give you a sculpted look that lasts all day without a flake in sight. Choose between the clear or cool brown shade.

Shades: 1 | Finish: Natural | Hold: Flexible

The first time I used this CoverGirl gel, I was happily surprised by how fluffy my brows looked after a few swipes. The cone-shaped brush allows you to reach every corner and the clear gel wax gives good hold that’s not crunchy or sticky. It’s also sweat-proof and made with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin B5.

Shades: 4 | Finish: Natural  | Hold: Flexible

This product does double duty: Not only is it a brow gel but it’s also an enhancing serum that helps thicken hair with consistent use. It features castor oil (to moisturize) and beet root extract (to support hair health). When using this product, I save time by skipping the step of using a brow pencil since it’s pretty pigmented and comes in four buildable shades.

Shades: 1 | Finish: Natural  | Hold: Flexible

This small but mighty wand makes it easy to set fine hairs into place. One side of the brush has a mix of short and long bristles so you can smooth and groom your brows, while the other has a flat back so you can set it for a laminated look if that’s your style. Plus, the sweat- and humidity-resistant clear formula doesn’t cake or flake; it’s designed to last up to 12 hours.

Shades: 1 | Finish: Shine | Hold: Flexible

Although my brow hairs are thick, I have quite a few sparse spots. I rely on this clear formula by Charlotte Tilbury, which I often pair with a brow pencil, to camouflage the gaps. The full brush easily catches onto each hair, giving my eyebrows a noticeable lift. Made with silk proteins, it helps to condition hairs, leaving them looking and feeling silky smooth. There’s no flakiness or crunchiness here—just a flexible hold that’s designed to last up to 24 hours.

Shades: 1 | Finish: Natural  | Hold: Flexible

Since the brush of this Arches & Halos brow gel is so narrow, it really gives you the freedom to style your brows however you want. If you’re aiming for a thin brow look, brush your hairs straight across instead of brushing them up, and vice versa for a fluffier-looking style. The clear vegan formula feels ultra-flexible yet holds brows in place from morning until night. For $10, this also earns a spot as the best value pick on the list. 

Shades: 6 | Finish: Natural  | Hold: Flexible

Like a temporary tattoo, this Wunderbrow formula can last for days. The application takes less than two minutes and comes off when you decide to remove it using a waterproof cleanser. Just note that a little goes a long way, so it helps to start slow and add more if you want. I only needed to use a bit of product on the brush to fill in those sparse spots. The spoolie helped distribute the formula and make my brows look more natural.

Shades: 10 | Finish: Soft matte | Hold: Flexible

This mousse-like formula comes in ten shades, the most options of all the brow gels on this list. To make it easier to match up to the right one, the brand’s site shows each shade on people with a variety of hair and skin tones. Brow specialist Robin Evans especially loves this pick for its feather-light hold. Brush it on for fluffy, volumized brows created using hair-like strokes.

Shades: 7 | Finish: Natural | Hold: Flexible

A roundup of the best brow gels would not be complete without the cult-favorite Glossier Boy Brow. Inspired by the texture of mustache pomade, this creamy formula thickens and shapes brows quickly and easily. Whether you have thin or thick hair to begin with, this product will help give them a fuller look with a subtle tint. Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid, which boosts hydration, softness and flexibility.

Shades: 6 | Finish: Natural | Hold: Soft and flexible

Look no further than this Hourglass option if you’re aiming to turn up the volume on your brows. Evans recommends this pick for its microfibers that help to build length for the ultimate feathered look. If you look closely, you’ll see that one side of the brush features short bristles and the other side has long bristles, so you can easily apply the product in varying levels of intensity. Use short, upward strokes to build the illusion of more volume.