Best eyebrow pencils for faking fuller brows and perfect arches

With bushy brows here to stay for 2022, we round up the best eyebrow pencils to help you boost your brows

The one makeup look that’s constantly changing is the eyebrow trend. Some might find it hard to imagine thin pencil brows being the look du jour, but it turns out the 90s couldn’t get enough of them.

However, since Cara Delevingne started the trend of bushy brows in the mid-2000s, full arches have been all the rage across the globe. Whatever your choice of brow style, though, the best eyebrow pencils will help you to achieve your desired look with ease.

Whilst we have a vast choice of brow products to choose from these days, pencils are a quick and easy way to transform your eyebrows. They’re also extremely versatile, allowing you to add just the right amount of definition and volume to your brows – whether they are sparse or a bit on the thick side.

To help you choose the right one, we’ve taken a good look at the best eyebrow pencils on the market – including ones for all skin types – and listed them below.

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil

This super-precise pencil from Benefit boasts plenty of five-star reviews from beauty lovers who claim it gives them “perfect brows”. Use the ultra-fine tip to fill in sparse areas with feathered, hair-like strokes and then blend out the product with the attached spoolie brush.

Highly pigmented, the budge-proof formula lasts for up to 12 hours and can be used to create both fuller and natural-looking brows. A great all-rounder.

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19.13

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NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil

If you’re already blessed with bushy brows, then this wonderfully priced wonder is ideal. It features an ultra-thin tip that’s precise enough to coat even the finest hairs with colour.

We love to use the product to add subtle depth and definition for a natural-looking finish.

Huda Beauty Bomb Brow Microshade Pencil

Boasting a spoolie and an ultra-fine 0.9mm tip, this pencil is an absolute game-changer for those with thin brows. There are eight adaptable shades to choose from, which are all great for creating a microblade effect.

Whilst most waterproof brow pencils can be pretty drying, this one has an impressively moisturising formula that contains a blend of vitamin E, castor oil and coconut oil. It’s easy to use and delivers the perfect amount of coverage for transforming your brow shape.

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These are the best eyebrow pencils of 2022:

• Best overall: Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil – £19.13, Lookfantastic
• Best for precision: NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil – £10, Boots
• Best waterproof eyebrow pencil: Huda Beauty Bomb Brow Microshade Pencil – £10.50, Feel Unique
• Best budget eyebrow pencil: Sleek MakeUP Micro-Fine Brow Pencil – £5.99, Boots
• Best for rich pigment: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz – £23, Cult Beauty
• Best for oily skin: Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat – £22, Cult Beauty
• Best for a defined look: Nars Brow Perfector – £21, Nars
• Best for luxury: Tom Ford Brow Sculptor – £40, Lookfantastic
• Best for fuller brows: Hourglass Arch Brow Sculping Pencil – £23, Cult Beauty
• Best for natural brows: Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Duo – £22, Space NK

Best eyebrow pencils 2022

1. Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil

Best overall

This super-precise pencil from Benefit boasts plenty of five-star reviews from beauty lovers who claim it gives them “perfect brows”. Use the ultra-fine tip to fill in sparse areas with feathered, hair-like strokes and then blend out the product with the attached spoolie brush.

Highly pigmented, the budge-proof formula lasts for up to 12 hours and can be used to create both fuller and natural-looking brows. A great all-rounder.

Price: £19.13, Lookfantastic – buy it here

2. NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil

Best for precision

If you’re already blessed with bushy brows, then this wonderfully priced wonder is ideal. It features an ultra-thin tip that’s precise enough to coat even the finest hairs with colour.

We love to use the product to add subtle depth and definition for a natural-looking finish.

Price: £10, Boots – buy it here

3. Huda Beauty Bomb Brow Microshade Pencil

Best waterproof eyebrow pencil

Boasting a spoolie and an ultra-fine 0.9mm tip, this pencil is an absolute game-changer for those with thin brows. There are eight adaptable shades to choose from, which are all great for creating a microblade effect.

Whilst most waterproof brow pencils can be pretty drying, this one has an impressively moisturising formula that contains a blend of vitamin E, castor oil and coconut oil. It’s easy to use and delivers the perfect amount of coverage for transforming your brow shape.

Price: £10.50, Feel Unique – buy it here

4. Sleek MakeUP Micro-Fine Brow Pencil

Best budget eyebrow pencil

This bargain beauty delivers long-lasting, buildable strokes that are incredible natural once brushed through. The waterproof formula stays put throughout the day, too.

Price: £5.99, Boots – buy it here

5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

Best for rich pigment

A brilliant multitasker, the cult Brow Wiz delivers a high colour payoff to completely switch up your brows. Offered in a massive 12 shades, the waxy formula is second to none for adding the appearance of a fuller brow. You can use the ultra-fine tip to create volume, and then blend out the product with the spoolie end to soften your work.

Price: £23, Cult Beauty – buy it here

6. Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat

Best for oily skin

The luxurious, gold-tone product features a super-fine nib that allows you to shape, feather and fill your arches with natural looking micro strokes. The twist-up pencil comes in eight shades.

It’s formulated with emollients like carnauba wax for smooth application, while vitamin E conditions. We was most impressed with how smudge-proof the formula is – which is especially great for those with oily skin types.

Price: £22, Cult Beauty – buy it here

7. Nars Brow Perfector

Best for a defined look

There are two sides to the Nars Brow Perfector, including an oval-shaped pencil to deliver hair-like strokes and a spoolie brush for effortless blending. The soft formula makes it easy to shape and define your brows, while each of the eight shades make for an impressive pigment pay off. Ideal for all skin types.

Price: £21, Nars – buy it here

8. Tom Ford Brow Sculptor

Best for luxury

This luxurious wonder houses a pencil, brush and sharpener in one tool, making it easier than ever to spruce up your brows on the go. There are five high pigment shades to choose from, and the special calligraphy tip of the pencil makes it wonderfully easy to apply. We found this one particularly good for applying in a rush.

Price: £40, Lookfantastic – buy it here

9. Hourglass Arch Brow Sculping Pencil

Best for fuller brows

With seven shades to choose from, this double-ended pencil delivers impressive coverage in no time. The triangular-shaped tip combines the benefits of a powder, pencil and wax in one formula – so you can expect full and defined brows every time.

We love how buildable the formula is. Simply layer and apply with more pressure to go bolder, or use a lighter touch and blend out with the brush end for a more natural look.

Price: £33, Cult Beauty – buy it here

10. Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Duo

Best for natural brows

This dual-ended makeup marker helps shape and set the brows for a natural look. On one end is a precision brush tip to amp up sparse areas and add shape, while the other side features an invisible gel that provides a flexible hold without stiffness.

Price: £22, Space NK – buy it here