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Identifying the correct eyebrow technician alone won’t make the cut; investing in building the right eyebrow grooming kit is equally important

A picture of a woman applying a brow gel from her eyebrow grooming kit

From skinny to bushy, arched to feathery, the way eyebrows are shaped is evolving with time. Trends have gone from favouring pomade-drawn brows to laminated brows to skinny-ish brows just within the last decade. But no matter which brow aesthetic, an eyebrow grooming kit is the eye make-up essential can make or break how good the brows end up looking. 

A pomade that’s too creamy or an eyebrow pencil that refuses to move are common concerns. Identifying the correct eyebrow technician alone won’t make the cut; investing in building the right eyebrow grooming kit is equally important. We list some of the best products that deserve a spot in every eyebrow grooming kit.

A clear brow gel from e.l.f Cosmetics placed on a powder blue backdrop
Photograph: (Instagram.com/elfcosmetics)

1. Clear Brow & Lash Mascara, e.l.f. Cosmetics: A drugstore clear gel 

For eyebrows that look naturally set in place, resort to this clear gel brow and lash mascara. Even for those who don’t invest in an eyebrow grooming kit, this double-duty lash and brow gel renders a slick, glossy finish and brushes the bushiest brows neatly.

Priced at ₹400

Available at Nykaa.com

A brow freeze gel and spoolie from Anastasia Beverly Hills, perfect for every eyebrow grooming kit
Photograph: (www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com)

2. Brow Freeze Gel, Anastasia Beverly Hills: A must-have for laminated brows

Achieve perfectly laminated brows with this gel that, as the name suggests, freezes them in place. Infused with glycerin and citric acid, this ultra-waxy brow gel promises the strongest hold, allowing for not only lifting and sculpting but also locking the brows in place. A must-have in every eyebrow grooming kit, it can be used by itself or paired with a tinted brow product.

Priced at ₹1,700

Available at Tirabeauty.com

The 3-in-1 eyebrow styler from Estée Lauder in various shades placed closely next to one another
Photograph: (www.esteelauder.com)

3. 3-in-1 Brow Styler, Estée Lauder: The best multipurpose brow styler

Ditch the stress of using multiple brow products and downsize your eyebrow grooming kit to this 3-in-1 styler. It features a pencil to draw strokes, a sheer powder to fill gaps, and a clear brow gel to set brow hair in place. Every formula is waterproof and transferproof, making it an ideal choice for AM-to-PM wear.

Priced at ₹4,700

Available at Nykaa.com

Two eyebrow gels from The Body Shop placed on a marble surface
Photograph: (www.thebodyshop.com)

4. Frame It Brow Pomade, The Body Shop: A gel-textured pomade 

Loaded with skin- and hair-loving ingredients like coconut oil, olive oil, stearic acid, sunflower seed wax, and vitamin E, this brow pomade gel—available in tinted as well as clear variants—is an ideal inclusion in a minimalist user’s eyebrow grooming kit. 

Priced at ₹1,595

Available at Tirabeauty.com

A flatlay shot of some tinted eyebrow gels from M.A.C placed on a white surface
Photograph: (Instagram.com/maccosmeticsuki)

5. Eyebrows Big Boost Fibre Gel, M.A.C Cosmetics: Ideal to boost brow volume

An apt choice for skinny brows, this tinted brow gel delivers an intense boost of volume, courtesy of the small synthetic microfibres. A few swipes of this gel will provide fluffy, fuller, and more pigmented brows. Though a creamy gel in texture, the formula is sweatproof, so it won’t melt in the most humid climate, making it a must-have in every eyebrow grooming kit.

Priced at ₹2,350

Available at Maccosmetics.in

Three eyebrow mascaras placed vertically next to one another on a marble trinket tray
Photograph: (www.myntra.com)

6. Beauty Brash, FAE: A 2-in-1 mascara and brow gel 

This unique formula is volumising enough to promote fullness, yet lightweight enough to deposit a soft, natural wash of colour. The multidimensional bristles on the wand make it suitable for both brows and lashes. To any eyebrow grooming kit focused on achieving a feathered, natural look, this brow gel is a worthy candidate. 

Priced at ₹750

Available at Faebeauty.in

A few eyebrow grooming kit essentials from benefit cosmetics against a white and pink backdrop
Photograph: (Instagram.com/benefitcosmetics)

7. Precisely, My Brow Wax, Benefit Cosmetics: The best tinted brow gel

This tinted brow gel comes in diverse shades to suit every brow type; the texture is just right—not too creamy, not too waxy, enough to evenly deposit colour and deliver longevity at once. The formulation is enriched with jojoba and argan oils and shea butter to keep the brows soft and hydrated.

Priced at ₹2,800

Available at Sephora.in

Eyebrow pencil with brush from Dior Beauty placed on a surface with Dior's logo
Photograph: (www.notino.co.uk)

8. Diorshow Brow Styler, Dior Beauty: The best brow pencil 

Achieve a shapely brow arch with this eyebrow pencil with a brush; its ultra-fine tip helps draw the finest strokes. The formula, comprising castor oil, vitamin E, and jojoba esters, features the right balance between waxy and powdery textures, which is what renders the pencil its long-wear. 

Priced at ₹3,400

Available at Sephora.in


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