Tried, tested and loved: These are the brow products R29 editors buy again and again

I recently saw a video on TikTok of a girl wearing half of her makeup the way it would be today and the other half the way it would be in 2016. What caught my eye wasn't the lighter concealer coverage or our newfound love for nose blush (both of which are definitely 2023). 

But the way she drew her brows was 2016—her brows were dark and arched; Kim Kardashian used concealer to create sharp brows. 2023 - She has the opposite: thick, fluffy, soapy brows, with hair pushed upwards to accentuate the face. 

Fashion trends aside, the way we draw our brows is of course a very personal matter - each of us knows what works best for our face shape. But there's no denying that brows are often the first feature we enjoy from new treatments, applications and products, whether we're laminating, bleaching, tinting 

microshading, highlighting, fake tanning or shaving them off entirely ; Go to the salon and spend a little money to get the perfect look. But if you think you need to cut back on your monthly pint budget for a pair, think again. 

In the beauty sections of your local Boots and our favorite beauty retailers, you'll find everything you need to achieve your best brows at home, whether you're a brow girl in 2016 or 2023 - you don't need the help of a specialist. 

We scoured the "best of" beauty reviews and asked the Refinery29 office about the best brow products our team actually uses, from standard gels, powders, and pencils to serums, treatments, and tools. 

best eyebrow gel: Clear or tinted brow gel is truly a lazy girl’s best friend. For an elegant look, simply brush your brows on your way out. If you prefer a bolder approach, apply product to a brush; if you want a lighter, more awake look, buff it out and comb your hair toward your temples. 

Blink Brow Bar London Clear Brow Gloss, £23: If you're looking for a clear brow gel, the Blink Brow Bar should be at the top of your list. Not only does it keep your brows in place throughout the day, but it also makes them stronger thanks to a blend of kangaroo bark extract 

(which stimulates cell metabolism) and vitamin E and jojoba oil. Plus, rosemary leaf oil (yes, that thing everyone's obsessed with hair growth) is used to promote regeneration in thinning areas. Shiny Boy Brows, £18 

For anyone with naturally thick brows or a preference for lighter brows, Glossier's OG Boy Brow is hard to beat. Inspired by traditional hair wax, it uses beeswax and carnauba wax to leave brows soft and flexible without stiffening or flaking - perfect for that "my brows, but better" look. 

It's also rich in natural fats lecithin and oleic acid (derived from olive oil) that condition and moisturize brows. Benefit Gimme Brow+, £19.60. If you're looking for a fuller look, Benefit's Gimme Brow+ is a real hero product. 

Its formula consists of tiny microfibers that add volume to brows and tease them into place. It's stackable and waterproof, so you don't have to worry about your brows moving in the afternoon. best eyebrow pencil 

We love a classic brow pencil, especially one that's soft, blendable and creates natural-looking brows with a formula you can create any way you want. It would be even better if it could also be used as a light eyeliner. 

Blink Brow Bar London Extra Fine Brow Pencil 2.0, £19. Thanks to its ultra-small micro tip, this pen delivers soft, natural, hair-like strokes. Soft, viscous formula packed with vitamins E and C take care of your eyebrows 

and it’s also completely waterproof and smudge-proof, so you don’t have to worry about your eyebrows moving during the day. Hourglass Arch Brow Pencil, £28. At £28, Hourglass' Arch Brow Pencil is definitely pricey 

but we think it's worth every penny. Shaped like a mechanical pencil, its formula combines powder, wax, and pencil to create a truly natural contour. It's available in nine shades - a mix of warm and cool colors - for the perfect combination. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, £23. It's no surprise that unofficial brow queen Anastasia Beverly Hills has one of the best brow pencils on the market made. The Brow Wiz doesn't look like much at first glance, but it has a very fine tip that helps mimic the look of individual hairs. 

Plus, it has a waxy consistency that helps shape, hold, and define brows throughout the day. best eyebrow gel. Brow gel is undoubtedly one of the most difficult brow products to master. They tend to be heavier in color, so it's all up to you to find the right application 

but this also means you can really customize your look; whether it's dense and strong, or light and soft. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Cream, £19, £15.20. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade is one of the best we have tried. It adds definition and thickness to brows 

filling in sparse areas and keeping them in place all day long. Apply with a gently angled brush, such as the brand's No. 12 (£18), which comes with a double-ended spoolie. KVD Beauty Super Pomade, £20 Do you like super thick eyebrows? 

KVD's Beauty Super Pomade is super pigmented, smudge-proof, smudge-proof, and sweat-proof, so your brows won't separate when you want them to. Even better, the super pomade can also be used as eyeliner, making it perfect for on-the-go beauty. 

NYX Tame & Frame Tinted Brow Polish, £8. As NYX proves, a great brow gel doesn't cost a thing. Their Tame & Frame Pomade tops our list because of its soft, moldable formula that doesn't dry out quickly like many other high street products. 

Best eyebrow powder. We love using powder to create truly natural-looking brows, especially since it often contains two complementary shades that you can mix to create the perfect shade. This is an especially great option for redheads and blondes who have trouble finding their exact color. 

BBBLondon X FD Future Dream Brow Palette, £25. Not only is this one of the most innovative brow powder kits we've ever seen - it comes with stencils to help you get the perfect brow shape - it's also one of the most comprehensive. 

It has been developed in partnership with cancer charity Future Dreams and is aimed at cancer survivors, particularly those who have lost forehead hair due to chemotherapy. Inspired and supported by Blink Brow Bar General Manager Taj Giles, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. 

"When you're diagnosed with breast cancer and go through treatment, there are a lot of traumatic changes that happen in your life. Losing your eyebrows shouldn't be one of them," she says. "[Dream Brows Eyebrow Palette] 

is so easy to use and the stencil helps me create brows when I don't have anything to work with. The product gives a smooth, natural look and withstood the constant hot flashes I had throughout the day .” Even better, the brand is donating 50% of profits to Future Dreams. 

Sigma Color + Shape Brow Powder 2-in-1, £29.95, £26.90 According to the blonde member of the R29 team, this is the best brow powder for blondes because it doesn't look too ashy or gray like some brow products for blondes. The powder is also ultra-finely ground, so it's easy to blend and create the perfect shade - a must-have for anyone with bottled blonde hair and those whose hair tends to change color the longer they leave the salon. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder 2-in-1, £24 ABH wins again in the brow department, especially for redheads - when blended together, the auburn duo has all the warmth and depth of natural hair without the obvious fake orange cast that some "warm brown" powders have. best eyebrow pencil Eyebrow pencils are great for touching up areas with sparse eyebrows or adding soft, natural hair for a fluffy look. Shiny Eyebrow Pencil, £18 Brow Flick is especially subtle for those who just want a quick rejuvenation. Felt-tip applicators (and speaking from experience) are particularly easy to use, even on moving public transportation. 

Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro Pen Tint, £9.99, £7.28 Maybelline's Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Tint is an alternative to gel, pomade, and powder. With its four-prong tip, it creates the same realistic, hair-like strokes as microblading treatments - for a salon-fresh look at home. NYX Professional Makeup Lift and Grab Brow Pencil, £11.49 NYX has one of the best brow pencil palettes on the market, offering cool and warm color options for blondes or brunettes with brows that are lighter than their hair. The Best Brow Serums, Oils, and Treatments It's not just about styling your brows, it's also important to consider how you're going to treat them.

As with any hair, a little care can make your brows thicker, fuller, and healthier. RE:BROW plan, £100, £50 For those who want to create sparse brows, we love the RE:BROW procedure. At £100, it's pricey, but it contains a three-step routine that's proven to give you thicker, fuller brows when used daily for two months (it's currently 50% off). You can start with vegan and cruelty-free eyebrow gummy vitamins, which are rich in biotin (stimulates keratin production), vitamin C (helps build collagen), and zinc (helps grow hair tissue). 

Then use the Brow Boosting Serum every night, which is rich in peptides, vitamins, proteins, botanical extracts and amino acids to stimulate hair regrowth and strengthen hair follicles. Finally, a brow wheel with tiny titanium microneedles is used to stimulate hair follicles and promote the production of healthy new cells. Revitalash RevitaBrow Advanced Brow Treatment, £105 If you prefer a single-product routine, try Revitalash's RevitaBrow, which is also very expensive but was originally designed for cancer patients suffering from hair loss and generally has a five-star rating. Blink Brow Bar Nourishing Brow Oil, £24 At the other end of the price spectrum, Blink Brow Bar's Nourishing Brow Oil is just £24 and contains sweet almond, rosemary, lavender and sandalwood oils to deeply nourish brows. Perfect for anyone suffering from dryness during the colder months. It also comes in a practical ballpoint pen packaging, perfect for taking with you.