Although this pencil is the cheapest of the bunch, the formula lasts and lasts. It has a thick, pigmented finish that completely fills in brows in as little as a few swipes, while the round-tipped point is precise for drawing on extra hairs or defining the hair that’s there. The creamy texture also features vitamin E to nourish and soften hair, plus grapeseed oil to condition brows for a smooth, silky finish. You can wear it on its own for a defined look, or pair it with the brand’s Clear Eyebrow Wax or a pomade for a “soap brow” effect.
Glamour’s Kilkeary says:
“The formula is thick and creamy, almost like a brow pen but lighter weight, and all it takes is a couple of strokes to fully saturate thinning areas. The pointed tip is precise but wide enough to draw your desired eyebrow shape, and I was impressed by the dermatologist-loved ingredients in the formula, like vitamin E, at this price.”—AMK
- Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, grapeseed oil
- Shades: 5
- Waterproof: No
Best for Thinning Brows: Ilia In Full Micro-Tip Brow Pencil
Original video from Malia Griggs testing Ilia In Full Micro-Tip Brow Pencil
If fullness is your goal, we love this precision eyebrow pencil that allows you to bulk up hair with tiny strokes. It has a buildable pigment that gives you a natural to bold look, depending on how much formula you use, and a super long, thick spoolie to help you comb hairs in place and keep them there for hours. (Seriously, the brand promises an 8-hour hold.) The shade range is expansive, too, and features auburn, which is perfect for redheads, and taupe for blondes.