The 12 Best Eyebrow Gels for Faking Fuller Eyebrows 2023
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I’ve talked in detail about my eyebrows. But here’s the tl;dr: Mine are pretty sparse but stubborn. Since I don’t really pluck my brows, the majority of my beauty routine involves shaping and keeping them in shape. I landed on Elf’s Brow Lift because I got the hang of them, but as a dedicated shopping writer, I’ve tried and tested several brow products over the past few months, and even more so over the past few years, in search of a new favorite.
How do I know I landed on the one? The criteria for a good eyebrow product starts with how good it makes my eyebrows look. Are they full? Darker? In place? None of the above matters if my brows look messy at the end of the day. Lastly, I think about how easy it is to use. My daily beauty routine doesn’t take long and shaping my brows shouldn’t take long either.
If you’re also looking for the best eyebrow gels, here are ten products to color, hold, shape, and fake fuller brows.
Pros: Good hold, little to no residue
Disadvantages: Short shelf life
With a light hand and a clean spoolie, you can use this wax to glide your lashes into place and keep them there all day without residue or tearing. The only disadvantage is the short shelf life.
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Pros: Affordable, good grip
Cons: Texture, some residue
My holy brow product and a confirmed dupe for the above brow wax. For under $10, this product laminates my brows and keeps them calm. The texture is thicker than Freeze Brow, but feels good as long as you start with a small amount of product and build it up from there.
Benefits: The hybrid formula provides hold, body and tint
Cons: Can be messy
The iconic eyebrow product is a gel-wax hybrid that adds hold, color (depending on the shade you choose) and texture. By moving the eyebrows back and forth, you get a fuller look and can then fill in any sparse areas with the brand’s eyebrows Eyebrows twitch.
Pros: Good grip, affordable
Disadvantages: smell
This is the closest thing to gluing on eyebrows without real glue (although I note that it smells like glue). I’ve had many facials where my eyebrows didn’t move at all while wearing this.
Pros: Good grip
Cons: Dries quickly
Like the NYX Brow Glue, this one holds your brows in place but uses a lighter formula. Since it dries quickly, you have to move quickly. However, with a little effort, you can achieve the coveted laminate brow look.
Pros: Good grip
Cons: Some residue
With this product you get soapy brows without soap. A light spritz is enough to activate it, and the extra effort is worth it as the wax will hold your brows in place and last for a while.
Advantages: Good support and good shaping
Disadvantages: Easier to hold
We get it, not everyone wants their brows shaped; Sometimes you just want some support and shaping. This gel gives you a laminated brow without the sticky, extra strong hold and texture.
Benefits: Adds color and body
Cons: Light grip
With the smallest brush, you can easily apply the tinted gel without it smudging your brows. It’s easy to build up the color without overdoing it. While you won’t get the laminated brow look, you can still fake bushier, fuller brows while keeping them in place.
Benefits: Adds color and body
Cons: Easy to hold, dirty
With this premium gel, your brows can be as voluminous as your blowdryer. You won’t get much hold, but the tinted gel and tiny brush will shape and highlight those little brow hairs you didn’t even know were there.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Very light hold
One side of it is a wax stick; the other is a brush for shaping and lifting brows. It’s extremely easy to use and even though it’s a wax, it doesn’t feel particularly waxy.
Pros: Affordable
Cons: Light grip
I usually grab this one for a quick and easy (but light) hold. It features a large brush, which is usually messy when applying to the brows, but the formula leaves no residue at all, so it’s okay to be a little reckless when applying it. It offers a super light grip. So if you want the laminated look, go for it. However, if you don’t want to spend more than $10, this is a good option.
Benefits: No residue, natural shaping and hold
Disadvantages: Somewhat messy application
If you want better eyebrows that still look like yours, this is for you. Ami Colé’s shaping gel features a residue-free formula that shapes and conditions brows without leaving them feeling waxy or crunchy, just fluffy and full.
