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drugstore eyebrow products
drugstore eyebrow products
Perhaps you have a holy grail eyebrow product. Perhaps this product contains 0.003 oz worth of pencil and cost $21. I’m not naming names.
We all know that “eyebrows frame your face,” and that we should apparently spare no expense when it comes to grooming them. There has to be a more economical way.
After that-brand-that-shall-not-be-named suddenly made everyone obsess over their eyebrows, drugstore eyebrow products started popping up, and they were… not great. It took a while for drugstore brands to hit their stride, but now there is a good selection of quality eyebrow products for much less money than the godmother of eyebrows is asking for.
These are my top picks from the drugstore to keep your eyebrows looking in tip-top-shape!
*UPDATED: New eyebrow products have been released since this post was originally published. In order to keep this info current and super helpful, I have changed some of my top drugstore brow product picks to keep up with the times. I plan on updating consistently as new products are released!
THE QUICK VERSION
NYX Micro Brow Pencil
If you want the ultimate dupe, then NYX Micro Brow is your best bet. It offers the largest shade range of all the products mentioned, so you are sure to find your perfect shade. If you like precision when it comes to your eyebrows, then the small tip and harder texture will give you great control.Ulta Ultra Slim Brow Pencil
This slim brow pencil offers the same precision as the NYX Micro Brow. However the texture is a bit waxier and the color more blendable. If you like the precision of a skinny pencil but are looking for a more natural-ish result, I recommend this one.NYX Fill & Fluff Eyebrow Pomade Pencil
It is what it says it is- a pomade in pencil form. The creamy texture goes on easily but also dries down rapidly, so you’ll need to make quick work of the blending with that cute little brush. This wouldn’t be my everyday go-to, but I can see it being a great travel option when you want to wear heavier makeup without packing heavier makeup. Pomade jar plus brush not necessary!NYX Control Freak Eyebrow Gel
I use this brow gel when I want my brows to look like little glass sculptures stuck on my face. In a good way, I promise! I’ll fill them in with a pomade, and then apply this clear gel on top. And I know my eyebrows aren’t going anywhere. I feel like I could get caught in a hurricane and my brow hairs would still be glued in place. It’s especially helpful if you have brow hairs like mine that like to curl downward at the tails.NYX Tinted Brow Mascara
I reach for this brow gel when I want a small amount of color, but mainly just want my uncivilized eyebrow hairs to stay in their lane. It has good color and good hold. What more could you ask for?Ulta Brow Tint
This is a similar option to the NYX Tinted Brow Mascara, but the wand is smaller and more precise. For people with less eyebrow hairs than average, this might be easier to work with.Maybelline TattooStudio Brow Pomade
I’m so happy that a drugstore brand has finally released more than four shades of brow pomade. I have loved Maybelline’s Tattoo line for years, and I doubt this will be any different. I haven’t personally tried this one yet, but it has great reviews on the Target and Ulta websites.Maybelline Eye Studio Brow Define + Fill Duo
This drugstore eyebrow product has been a favorite of mine for years, and I still haven’t found anything else quite like it. It has a medium-thickness pencil on one end and a powder-dipped sponge applicator on the other. The pencil is on the dry side, making it great for defining and drawing on little faux brow hairs. Then I use the powder side to blend it all together.Maybelline Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil
Teeny brow pencils are perfect if you want that perfect, drawn-on eyebrow look. But what if you just want to fill them in with a few swipes and call it a morning? The angled and diamond-shaped tip of this pencil give you plenty of options for how you want to define your eyebrow shape.L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer
I have used this brow pencil off and on for several years now, and I think it is another great option. For me, none of the three shades are perfect, but the formula is spot-on. Not too hard, not too soft, and stays in place all day. It’s last on the list because it is not the most exciting option, but it is a solid choice.That’s all for today!
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I loved the Ulta brow gel and the essence one, but now I LOVE the Colourpop Boss Brow. It works super well for my fluffy brows. It fills in my two sparse spots (one on each brow in different spots).
My holly grail has always been Sonia Kashuk Longwear Eye Definer Pencil in taupe. Unfortunately they discontinued it and i haven’t been able to find anything even close to the same as that since… I try new products anytime i run out of one that cuts it just enough… and i always have a backup Anastasia Beverly Hills pencil in a couple shades too dark or a very waxy wooden NXY pencil in my genuine color for back up.