Almost any beauty fan will know that brows are super important when it comes to makeup. The right shape can really transform the look of your face, and the best eyebrow pencils are an effortless way to achieve the perfect arch.
There are plenty of products out there that will enhance and define your brows - such as pomade, gel, powder – but if you want a really natural look, then a pencil is no doubt unbeatable.
Our list of tried-and-tested eyebrow pencils include long-lasting, luxury and budget-friendly options. When trying these out, the main thing we looked out for was a good colour payoff.
Keep reading to find out our top picks.
These are the best eyebrow pencils of 2023:
- Best overall: Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil - £18, Lookfantastic
- Best for precision: NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil - £10, Boots
- Best waterproof eyebrow pencil: Huda Beauty Bomb Brow Microshade Pencil - £15, Boots
- Best budget eyebrow pencil: Sleek MakeUP Micro-Fine Brow Pencil - £6.99, Boots
- Best for fuller brows: Hourglass Arch Brow Sculping Pencil - £35, Cult Beauty
- Best for natural brows: Fenty Beauty Brow MVP Ultra Fine Brow Pencil & Styler - £15.30, Boots
Best eyebrow pencils 2023
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: £18, 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: £15, Boots - 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: £6.99, 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: £24, 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: £23.50, Selfridges - 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: £35, Cult Beauty - buy it here
10. Fenty Beauty Brow MVP Ultra Fine Brow Pencil & Styler
Best for natural brows
Featuring an ultra fine retractable tip on one end, and a paddle styling brush on the other, Rihanna's creamy brow pencil is perfect for creating hair-like precision for a natural look.
It comes in a groundbreaking range of 14 longwear, waterproof and smudge-resistant shades. We love it.
Price: £15.30, Boots - buy it here
11. Bobbi Brown Micro Brow Pencil
Best slim eyebrow pencil
If you need a brow product that will last all day, this Bobbi Brown offering is for you.
The ultra-slim pencil perfectly mimics the look of hair and offers precise application. It's also water and sweat-proof - making it perfect for the warmer months.
Price: £23.50, Lookfantastic - buy here now
12. Morphe Micro Brow Pencil
Best for a laminated look
Morphe has a number of impressive brow products for different arches - from the classic 90s look to today's feathered styles.
The Micro Brow Pencil can be paired with the brand's Supreme Brow Sculpting & Shaping Wax for fluffy, laminated brows, or layered with the Brow Cream for a more sleek and structured arch.
Or why not try Morphe's five-piece Artist’s Brow Kit (£25) to get everything you need to transform your arches?
Price: £8, Morphe - buy it here
13. ICONIC London Triple Precision Brow Definer
Best multi-tasking brow pencil
ICONIC London always hits the mark and this definitely includes its eyebrow definer. Available in a six shades, the three-in-one product features a micro brow pencil for defining, a fine-tipped pen that fills in sparse areas, and a built-in spoolie brush for grooming. The pencil is highly pigmented which helps to amp up the volume. It's long-lasting, promising to last for up to 12 hours - and we can confirm it does.
Price: £22, Lookfantastic - buy it here
