There are two types of makeup: the kind you want noticed and the ones that are strictly utilitarian. One of the most basic products every woman should use (but doesn’t) is brow gel. It can be applied on its own or with other brow-filling makeup. Its purpose is to keep your brows in perfect place and to fill in thin spots. Quite simply, brow gel frames your face. Here’s a look at some of the best brow gels every woman needs in her arsenal of cosmetics.
no , no , h2O
Maybe you’re heading to the beach for a long weekend or you’re anticipating a water-meets-face scenario. MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set (pictured above) will keep your brows clear of smudge. Available in six shades, this gel will groom and define your brows without clumping or succumbing to sweat.
MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set | Macy’s | $17
hands on
Don’t have (or want) Cara Delevingne’s bushy brows? Don’t worry, there’s a gel for that. NYX Eyebrow Gel comes in five colors, and unlike many others, you can apply it with your hands rather than a wand. This offers a lighter application, perfect for naturally slim brows.
NYX Eyebrow Gel | Target | $7
clean and clear
For those lucky enough to not have to fill in their brows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel is perfect for keeping brows in place without messing with your natural brow color. Just a couple of sweeping motions, and your brows will stay put morning to night.
Anastasia Beverly Hills | Clear Brow Gel | Ulta |$22
