11 Best Eyebrow Pencils of 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

The Brow Wiz by Anastasia Beverly Hills has a fine point that can recreate the appearance of the eyebrows down to the minute details, accentuating their natural qualities. This product hasn’t been tested on animals and is vegan-friendly, according to the manufacturer. There are 12 colors to choose from, so it’s easy to find one that matches your skin and hair.

It has a creamy texture that isn’t too soft and just firm enough. It has excellent pigmentation, so you can draw even lines. Our testers said that the color was consistent, so they didn’t need to reapply multiple times to get their desired looks. The color really sticks when you apply it, so you want to be more gentle when using it in places you intend to blend, such as the inner corners and tips of the eyebrow.

This product held up well against sweat and oils. In our longevity test, the eyebrows we sketched remained intact even after being subjected to artificial sweat and lard. This makes it an excellent option for in the rain or at the pool. However, individuals with a tendency to touch their face should be cautious, as it might not fare well against rubbing.

This pencil features a slim design making it easier to hold and maneuver. You can easily control how much force you apply and the thickness of your lines, so you don’t need to be highly skilled to get your eyebrows the way you want them.

If you're seeking a user-friendly product that delivers impressive results, look no further. This is our top choice.

The Brow Pop by Kosas Cosmetics is unique for its triangular shape. You can use the thicker side for sparse areas of your eyebrow and the finer tip for more detailed sections. It contains no added fragrance, silicone, or mineral oil and comes in 10 different colors.

It has a somewhat hard, powdery texture, but our testers found that it provided even coloration even when applied with light force, so this is a good product if you’re looking for a uniform color. It held up well against rubbing, sweat, and oils. There was a little smudging, but it should be fine for everyday use.

Utilizing a lightweight powder formula, this product seamlessly blends upon application. You can also adjust the thickness of the line, making it easy to produce natural-looking eyebrows. While it’s thick enough to be easily grasped, its uneven design was a little challenging to handle for some of our testers, so it might take a while until you get used to it.

Sephora provides an extensive selection of 12 colors within their Retractable Brow Pencil range, ensuring you'll find a suitable shade. This micro eyebrow pencil boasts an incredibly slender design, allowing you to accentuate the contours of your eyebrows precisely.

Featuring an exceptionally fine tip and a creamy texture, this pencil delivers even application. Although there were instances of missed spots, its resilience against sweat was impressive. It's an excellent choice for days of high temperatures or physical activity.

This pencil creates thin lines better than thick ones, so it’s great for people who want to draw their eyebrows hair by hair. In addition, it blends well and is great for areas like the inner corners and tips of the eyebrow. It’s very thin, so it should be easy for people with small hands to hold.

The Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil from Kingdom Animalia Hourglass is designed to harness the advantages of powder, pencil, and wax in a single product.

It’s light like a powder and has a creamy texture that delivers a consistent payoff when drawing. According to our testers, the pencil glided across their skin with ease, and applied the product consistently, so there was no need to go over the same area multiple times. While it holds up well when rubbed, it struggles with oils, so you might have to retouch your makeup often if you have oily skin.

It has a thick, triangular point, and it’s difficult to adjust the thickness. However, you can adjust the color intensity freely, so feels similar to using powder. This product is better for people who want to add a little color than for those who aim to bring out their contours more. It has a slightly thick body that makes it easy to hold for most people.

The Major Brow Defining Pencil from HER by Patric Ta is a gel-based pencil that glides across the skin and sets quickly, delivering long-lasting results.

Our tests for pigment revealed it to apply color consistently without missing any spots. The product is easy to use as it glides while drawing lines. However, it doesn't fair well against rubbing, sweat, and oils from the skin, so you might want to add some eyebrow mascara or setting spray when you have big plans.

When applied perpendicular to your face, adjusting the thickness might be difficult, but by altering the angle, you can achieve finer lines. Moreover, our testers highlighted its seamless and effortless blending capabilities. Its compact size adds to its convenience, allowing for easy portability and on-the-go touch-ups.

This waterproof pencil by L’Oreal U.S.A. has an ultra-thin tip and draws natural eyebrow hairs with a matte finish.

It has a creamy texture and glides across the skin with ease. The color is consistent, so you can get even lines without much technique. While it sticks to the skin well, it struggles to blend in. While you need to learn the art of adjusting the line thickness, it’s not too difficult, so most people should be able to use it easily.

It smudged quite a bit when subjected to rubbing and contact with sweat, so it received a poor score in terms of longevity. Despite this, the eyebrows retained much of their fullness, requiring only minor touch-ups to fix them. The pencil's slim design received praise from our testers for its comfortable and user-friendly nature.

Benefit Cosmetics claims that its waterproof eyebrow pencil, Precisely, My Brow Pencil, delivers long-lasting results.

Characterized by its soft and creamy texture, this product delivers uniform coloration. A few testers noted initial unevenness during application, so you might want to practice on the back of your hand first. The light and creamy powder blends easily and allows for effortless adjustment in line thickness, even for beginners.

However, it doesn't hold up well against rubbing, sweat, or oils, despite the maker's claims of long-lasting results. This pencil is better suited for the office rather than for going out or special occasions. Its unique design received mixed responses from our testers, with some of them not minding it while others felt discomfort holding it. Nevertheless, if you want a stylish pencil, this might be the one for you.

The Instant Lift Brow Pencil from e.l.f. Cosmetics stands out for its generously thick tip measuring 2mm in diameter. The company claims that the combo of both the pencil and the attached spoolie helps you achieve expert-quality results.

In practice, we found this pencil to be soft and easy to draw across skin smoothly. It produces consistent coloration for the most part, but some testers noticed occasional patchiness, costing it a few points in terms of pigment. While sweat and oils from the skin don’t pose much of a threat to this product, it can smudge when rubbed. Be careful if you have a habit of touching your face a lot.

Our testers were pleased with the thickness and light weight of the product, remarking that it was easy to control how much pressure you exert. However, blending performance fell short, and adjustmenting line thickness was difficult. This product is better suited for filling in gaps rather than defining the precise contours of your eyebrows.

This eyebrow pencil by L’Oreal is a Maybelline New York product. It has an extremely thin tip that draws smoothly on the skin and doesn't break easily.

Our testers had mixed impressions of this product, as some said it produced even coloration quite well, while others said it was too light and uneven. It has a powdery texture that doesn’t blend very well, but its ultra-thin tip makes it easy to adjust the thickness of lines.

Unfortunately, it can’t handle rubbing, sweat, or oils from the skin, and smudged in all three of our tests. It’s safe to say it's not a great fit for special occasions. That being said, its light and thin design made it comfortable to hold for our testers.

Kimiko Beauty claims that their eyebrow pencil boasts a low-oil formula, ensuring long-lasting performance. The company upholds a commitment against animal testing, and the product is formulated without parabens.

The pencil's firm and powdery formula struggles to produce even coloring. You have to press down with force to get the color to show, which could be painful due to the thin tip. Our testers mentioned that it performed poorly in terms of blending and was difficult to adjust line thickness. The tip even broke when testers tried to adjust it, so technique and care are needed to properly use this product.

In terms of longevity, the product holds up well against sweat but doesn't withstand oils well, making it hard to recommend if you’re concerned about maintaining your makeup as long as possible. That being said, it boasts a thin design that is comfortable to hold, according to our testers.

The Master Blade Brow Pencil from Makeup by Mario gets its name from its blade-like tip and is said to create full, natural eyebrows.

When testing this pencil, we found that the application resulted in a powdery, uneven finish. The tip can break if you happen to apply too much pressure while using it, so care is necessary. On the other hand, it holds up well against rubbing and sweat, so this might be a good product for you if you’re worried about your makeup running.

According to our testers, the pencil's thick tip prevents the adjustment of line thickness. The lines it creates are thick and full, so it’s more suited for adding color, much like a powder. It’s made of lightweight plastic, but the body is a little on the thicker side, which could make it uncomfortable for some people to hold.