11 Celebrity Makeup Artists Share Their Favorite Eyebrow Pencils

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11 Celebrity Makeup Artists Share Their Favorite Eyebrow Pencils

Finding the best eyebrow pencil can make all the difference when it comes to framing your face. Especially now, when we’re not only wearing masks but double-masking, there’s even more emphasis on eye makeup. The right brow pencil offers a simple way to add definition to the face, even if just for a Zoom meeting.

“Your eyebrows do so much to shape your face,” confirms David Velasquez, celebrity makeup artist for the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Kali Uchis, says. “Just framing your brows will make you look more awake and naturally polished, especially on Zoom. With just one step, you can look instantly refreshed.”

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 17 recommendations to help you find your next best eyebrow pencil and put your best face forward for any occasion.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Pencil

“I'm currently obsessed with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Pencils,” Velasquez says. “They’re so easy to work with. The product goes on smoothly, giving you a very natural look that’s not overdrawn.”

Anastasia Beverly Hills Melt-Proof Brow Kit

Brow Down Studio Precision Brow Pencil

René de la Garza, celebrity brow artist for the likes of Lizzo and Cardi B, as well as founder of Brow Down Studio, is “obsessed” with this pencil. “They are designed to be extremely user friendly with a smooth glide on application that is waterproof. I also love that the whole collection is neutral—not warm or cool, which makes the brow pencil more natural looking.”

Brow Down Studio Collection Precision Brow Pencils

Brett Brow Laser Brow Pencil

For Justin St. Clair, who’s done makeup for Celine Dion, this laser pencil is his favorite because “it comes with its own sharpener, which makes an impeccably sharp point. No other pencil I’ve used offers the precision this one does,” he says. “The product is hard enough to draw individual hairs without hurting, and it isn’t greasy, doesn’t shine and comes in a universal brown that suits most skin and brow tones.”

Brett Brow Laser Brow Pencil

Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Wiz

Sean Harris, who paints the faces of Laura Harrier and Lori Harvey, among others, recommends this brow product because of the “color selection and creamy formula. Additionally, the small size of the pencil makes it easy to create hair-like strokes that mimic brow hairs.”

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

Damone Roberts Brow pencil

Etienne Ortega keeps busy doing makeup for the likes of Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera. He loves this pencil in the color latte. “It's a very universal color and they are long lasting!”

Damone Roberts Latte Brow Pencil

Eyebrow Queen Brow Pro

Makeup artist and groomer Brittany Whitfield, who has done makeup for Indira Scott and Anok Yai, always keeps this pencil in her kit. “They give the utmost of precision and pigment. A little goes a long way and the spoolie on the opposite end is super thin and precise.”

Eyebrow Queen Brow Pro

Glossier Brow Flick

Joey Maalouf, who does makeup for Goldie Hawn, loves using this feathery pen “to add detail to the brows that looks natural. Brow Flick is perfect for adding more definition or color in those areas you feel you need more brow,” he says. “It’s sheer yet gives great pigment and makes a significant difference with a few featherlike strokes. It’s water-resistant and won't smudge, so your brows will be looking snatched all day and night!”

Glossier Brow Flick

Nars Brow Perfector

“This pencil has a beautiful wax texture and perfect for filling small gaps in an already shaped brow. This isn’t the brow pencil for reinventing the wheel or creating a brow from stem to stern,” Whitfield explains, “but it’s great for beginners because of its super forgiving, featherweight pigment distribution.”

Nars Brow Perfector

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil

“When it come to brow products, I prefer using a pencil,” says Alexx Mayo, Lizzo’s go-to makeup artist. He uses Benefit’s Goof Proof: “I love the angled tip that allows me to create fine hair strokes or fill in larger areas quickly and easily.”

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil Mini

Hourglass Arch Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil

“This product has a wider, slanted tip and will get your eyebrows where they need to be in three strokes,” Whitfield says. “Applying this to the brows by stroking against the hairs, then brushing brows upwards creates effortless fullness! Definitely a travel-favorite pencil!”

Hourglass Arch Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil

Lancôme Brow Shaping Powdery Pencil

Gilbert Soliz, who’s done makeup for Kali Uchis and Paris Hilton, appreciates this pencil for its unique formula: “it gives a powdery finish to the brows, lending itself to a softer more natural finish.”

Lancôme Brow Shaping Powdery Pencil

Maybelline Ultra Slim Brow Pencil

Amber Amos, the founder of Our Beauty Edit who’s done makeup/grooming work for Lil Nas X and Travis Scott, loves this pencil because it “allows you to mimic hair-like strokes, and it seemingly plays nice with other brow products. And they last long.”

Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil

Urban Decay Brow Blade

“This duo features a pencil tip along with a microblading synthetic brush,” Soliz explains, “both which are waterproof and great for creating the look of professional micro bladed brows.”

Urban Decay Brow Blade Ink Stain & Waterproof Pencil

Kevyn Aucoin Brow Pencil

Amos also loves these pencils because they “have great pigment, amazing staying power, and I like that the pencil is retractable but cap-less. I’ve been known to break a pencil for having it twisted up and putting the cap on.”

Kevyn Aucoin The Precision Brow Pencil

Armani Smooth Silk Eyebrow Pencil

Keita Moore, makeup artist for Halima, Issa Rae, and Iman, appreciates this pencil for its natural finish. “My first time using the product I was amazed at the staying power and the matte finish. Sometimes with brow pencils, they can be waxy and create a shine and even slip because your face temperature warms up but the Armani pencils stay in place. Once they’re on, they’re on all day.”

Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eyebrow Pencil

Shiseido Brow Ink Trio

Soliz says this brow pencil “features a retractable pencil tip along with a powder sponge and spoolie to effortlessly balance out the brows. I love using this to create a full ‘boy brow’ without the brows looking overly manicured.”

Shiseido Brow Ink Trio Pencil, Powder, Brush

Camille Ariane Brows Micro Brow Pencil

Amos says these “have great pigment, and the pencil allows you to quickly fill your brows. Added bonus: their brow gel also really helps to set the brows in place to stay all day!”

Camille Ariane Micro Brow Pencil

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Akili King