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Serve up Perfected Brows With These 12 Best Eyebrow Grooming Wax Products

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Published on Sep 30, 2023
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Eyebrows are having such a moment in the beauty space. After all, they are largely responsible for shaping our beautiful faces. When it comes to recent trends, everyone has been after the feathered model-off-duty eyebrow look. It’s no wonder, as it complements what TikTok refers to as the “clean girl aesthetic,” which consists of having hydrated skin with minimal makeup. The fluffy eyebrows add some oomph to your face.

Achieving the fluffy-eyebrow look 24/7 isn’t without hard work, though, and some go as far as seeking the help of an eyebrow artist for long-lasting treatments like microblading. Not everyone can afford going to a professional, and would rather stick to their clear brow gel or soap brow products.

But if you want sculpted brows without the treatment, you’re going to need the right product. Preferably an eyebrow wax or pomade with extreme hold. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best ones, with guidance from a brow pro. Here’s to sculpting and styling your brows to perfection this year.

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The Best Eyebrow Grooming Waxes for You

1. Best Conditioning Brow Wax:

CONTEXT SKIN Brow Pomade Stick

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Not only does this clear, lightweight, long-wearing eyebrow wax set and sculpt your brows—it also hydrates the skin underneath and nourishes hair follicles to prevent dry flakes. Treat yourself to conditioned brows with a natural and lustrous look!

2. Best Big Brow Energy:

FENTY BEAUTY Brow MVP Sculpting Wax Pencil & Styler in Universal

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Want brows that look fly all day, even through sweat and rain? Reach for this sculpting wax pencil. It has a blending brush on the other end to help spruce up your arches in a jiffy, and it goes on clear while helping to lock your brows into place. Apply the wax stick directly over your brows in short strokes, then use the built-in styler to brush through and set in place.

“I love this product. I used to use gel to keep my brows in place but it felt like I was plastering on glue—this works just as well but feels so much better. The included brush is a nice touch too,” said IPSY member krausgabbi.

3. Best Pomade-Like Product:

BENEFIT COSMETICS Fluff Up Brow

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Looking for a way to get full, fluffy brows without the crunch? Your search ends with this jojoba seed oil-, argan oil-, and shea butter-enriched brow wax that’s inspired by the creaminess and grip of hair pomade. Your follicles stay flexibly in place, plus it’s translucent, so it works on all brow shades. Brush the wax through your brows using upward strokes to fluff them up and add texture.

IPSY member ratpack1223 loves that it “works really well in blending and fluffing up my eyebrows.”

4. Best TikTok Hype:

SCHWARZKOPF Got2b Glued for Brows & Edges

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When this eyebrow and edge version of the product went viral on TikTok, we knew we had to try it. It’s the real deal and great if you have longer brow hairs that tend to go a little wild. “Use sparingly, as less product will ensure hair is not over-coated and will keep them looking natural. Focusing on applying at the base will also keep the tips of each hair from adhering to skin for a less-slicked down look,” says makeup artist Dani Kimiko Vincent. You’ll avoid your brows looking too crunchy with these tips, too.

5. Best Brow Soap:

JASON WU Beauty The Bush

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Who doesn’t love a good soap brow? It holds but still maintains some flexibility, so your brows will still feel soft and fluffy. All you need to do is spritz this product with a little water and use a spoolie to brush through your brows. Pro tip: Jason himself speaks about how great this product is to use before a Zoom call or a photoshoot, or when you just need a little lift!

6. Best Gel + Wax Hybrid:

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Brow Freeze® Clear Brow Wax

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ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS knows a thing or two about achieving snatched brows. Who could forget our collective 2016 dip brow era? This is definitely an eyebrow wax with extreme hold but that feels more like a gel.

"Brow wax formulas vary quite a bit from product to product and they range in their ability to hold. You want to find the right hold for your specific brow hair type that is stiff enough to keep the desired shape, but still feels comfortable,” says Vincent. Don’t be intimidated if you have thin or sparse eyebrow hairs, this product doesn’t weigh them down and feels very comfortable all day.

7. Best All-In-One Product:

MYBEAUTYBRAND Brow Wax & Brush

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This 3-in-1 wax and brush is all you need to give your brows long-lasting and natural-looking volume, shape, and hold. Just use the brush to comb the wax through your brows in the direction your brow hairs naturally grow and voila! Perfectly coiffed brows are yours.

IPSY member ljohnson17 can attest, “I love using this and then using powder to fill in my brows. It makes sure my eyebrows stay in place and the powder sticks well on top and stays in place.”

8. Best Drugstore Product:

NYX COSMETICS The Brow Glue Instant Brow Styler

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This one is already a fan-favorite! This tried-and-true product gets the job done. We love the packaging and built-in spoolie, plus it’s only $9—a total steal, in our eyes. Welcome to easy-peasy eyebrow shaping.

9. Best Glossy Brow Product:

ICONIC LONDON Brow Silk & Brush

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This eyebrow gel leaves the most beautiful, glossy-looking finish after applying. You’ll notice just how soft they become over time, too.

IPSY member carroll_sy “was very happy to get this and not need to buy a separate purchase. It’s okay, I don’t think I’m a huge brow wax person. This has HOLD, gives the brows a stiff touch but they look soft. There is no flakey or shedding, easy to remove and holds all day.”

10. Best Affordable Product:

E.L.F COSMETICS Shape & Stay Wax Pencil

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This is the best $3 beauty item you will ever own. These eyebrow pencils are seriously coveted and great for thicker hair. “While both brow gels and waxes have a broad range of holds, waxes can be a good choice for extremely stubborn brows, as they can give a firmer ‘set’,” says Vincent.

11. Best Tinted Brow Wax:

PATRICK TA Major Brow Shaping Wax

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Want a tint instead of a clear wax? PATRICK TA has you covered. Use this sculpting wax to brush your brows up and feather out each individual hair. It comes in clear and a universal tint that works for most hair colors...like magic. “Works amazingly! I have long eyebrow hairs and this stuff keeps it all in place!” said IPSY member bre-bryks who received this product in a Glam Bag.

12. Best Multi-Tool Product:

REFY Brow Sculpt

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This brow sculpter comes with a dual-ended shaper tool. You have everything you need to keep your eyebrows in check. You can use the brow brush two ways; use the comb and shape for an everyday look, or brush and set them up for a fuller, bolder feathered-brow look.

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