What to Look for in the Best Eyebrow Pencils for Control

Choosing the right eyebrow pencil can help you achieve precise, natural-looking brows with ease and confidence.

1. Tip Shape and Size

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Look for pencils with fine, retractable tips or angled designs that allow for detailed strokes and better control. A smaller tip helps you mimic natural brow hairs and fill in sparse areas precisely.

2. Texture and Formula

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A firm but smooth formula glides on easily without smudging or skipping. Avoid pencils that are too waxy or too soft, as they can be difficult to control and may lead to uneven application.

3. Pigment Intensity

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Opt for a buildable pigment so you can layer color gradually for a natural look. Highly pigmented pencils offer more impact but should still allow you to control the intensity.

4. Staying Power

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Long-wear or waterproof formulas help your brows stay defined all day without fading or smudging, giving you confidence that your look will last.

  1. 1
    Brow Definer

    Anastasia Beverly Hills

    1,730 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    All-in-one triangular-tipped eyebrow pencil.
  2. 2
    Brow Pen Superfine Waterproof Detail Eyebrow Pen
    1,216 REVIEWS
    A waterproof, superfine-tipped pen ideal for creating realistic hair-strokes that will give you your most natural-looking brows yet.
  3. 3
    Architecture Brow Pencil
    1,170 REVIEWS
    Enhance brow dimension with Architecture Brow Pencil.
  4. 4
    Brow Sculptor Eyebrow Pencil with Refill
    468 REVIEWS
    Define your brows with precision and versatility with this fabulous pencil featuring calligraphy and brush tips for tailor-made strokes. 
  5. 5
    Brow Cheat

    Charlotte Tilbury

    401 REVIEWS
    A refillable micro-precision pencil that mimics the micro-effect of real-life tiny hairs.
  6. 6
    Long-Wear Brow Pencil

    Bobbi Brown

    360 REVIEWS
    All-in-one, refillable brow pencil
  7. 7
    Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil
    201 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A mechanical brow pencil with a unique triangular-shaped tip that combines the benefits of powder, pencil and wax in one product to create naturally defined brows. Available in 9 shades.
  8. 8
    PureBrow Shaping Pencil

    Jane Iredale

    174 REVIEWS
    A retractable shaping brow pencil and spoolie to outline, shape and fill brows.
  9. 9
    PureBrow Precision Pencil

    Jane Iredale

    159 REVIEWS
    A retractable precision brow pencil and spoolie to add natural-looking definition to brows.
  10. 10
    Precise 24-Hour Ultra Slim Eyebrow Pencil
    139 REVIEWS
    An ultra-fine brow pencil that delivers effortless precision, buildable color, and 24-hour wear.

What to Look for in the Best Eyebrow Pencils for Control

Choosing the right eyebrow pencil can help you achieve precise, natural-looking brows with ease and confidence.

1. Tip Shape and Size

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for pencils with fine, retractable tips or angled designs that allow for detailed strokes and better control. A smaller tip helps you mimic natural brow hairs and fill in sparse areas precisely.

2. Texture and Formula

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A firm but smooth formula glides on easily without smudging or skipping. Avoid pencils that are too waxy or too soft, as they can be difficult to control and may lead to uneven application.

3. Pigment Intensity

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Opt for a buildable pigment so you can layer color gradually for a natural look. Highly pigmented pencils offer more impact but should still allow you to control the intensity.

4. Staying Power

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Long-wear or waterproof formulas help your brows stay defined all day without fading or smudging, giving you confidence that your look will last.