Best eyebrow pencils July 2026
Finding the right product to perfect your arches can be a challenge. This guide helps you compare the best options, from ultra-fine pencils for precise strokes to volumizing gels and long-lasting tints. We've analysed the top-ranked products to help you find the perfect match for your brow goals and routine.
Last updated: 23 June 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Eyebrow Pencils & Eyebrow Gel: Top 5
1
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil
from £10.5010 stores
from £10.50
10 stores
2
Benefit Gimme Brow
from £9.9910 stores
from £9.99
10 stores
3
NYX Micro Brow Pencil
from £4.756 stores
from £4.75
6 stores
4
RefectoCil Eyelash & Eyebrow Tint
from £3.063 stores
from £3.06
3 stores
5
Max Factor Brow Shaper Pencil
from £4.598 stores
from £4.59
8 stores
Benefit's Precisely, My Brow Pencil is famous for its ultra-fine tip that lets you draw incredibly natural-looking, hair-like strokes. The rich, waterproof colour lasts all day without smudging. It includes a built-in spoolie brush to seamlessly blend the colour for a flawless finish.
Pros
Ultra-fine tip for precise application
Waterproof and long-lasting formula
Integrated spoolie brush for blending
Available in a wide range of shades
Cons
Contains a small amount of product (0.08 g)
Premium price point
Benefit's Gimme Brow+ is a tinted eyebrow gel packed with tiny microfibres that create a fuller, more voluminous look. It's perfect for quickly tinting, taming, and adding density to sparse brows. The small, tapered brush provides easy and mess-proof application.
Pros
Adds volume and thickness with microfibres
Tints and tames brows in one quick step
Easy and fast to apply
Water-resistant formula for long wear
Cons
Not ideal for creating sharp, precise lines
Limited shade range compared to pencils
The NYX Micro Brow Pencil is a highly-rated, affordable option for achieving defined, natural-looking brows. It features a mechanical, ultra-fine tip for precise application and a spoolie brush for grooming and blending. Its formula is both vegan and waterproof.
Pros
Very budget-friendly price point
Vegan formula
Waterproof for long-lasting wear
Fine tip for creating hair-like strokes
Cons
Small amount of product (0.09 g)
The fine tip can be fragile and break easily
RefectoCil Eyelash & Eyebrow Tint offers semi-permanent colour, allowing you to skip daily brow makeup for several weeks. It's a professional-quality dye that provides rich, long-lasting results. Note that it must be mixed with a developer before use and requires careful application.
Pros
Semi-permanent colour lasts for weeks
Very economical over time
Can also be used to tint eyelashes
Vegan and waterproof formula
Cons
Requires a separate developer to be purchased
Application process is more involved than makeup
Does not include an applicator brush
The Max Factor Brow Shaper is a classic pencil with a twist, featuring a powder-like formula for a soft, natural finish. It allows you to shape and fill in your brows without creating harsh lines. The pencil includes a spoolie brush on the end to groom hairs and blend colour effectively.
Pros
Generous amount of product (1 g)
Powder formula gives a soft, natural finish
Includes a built-in spoolie brush
Waterproof formula
Cons
Requires a sharpener (not mechanical)
Not as precise as an ultra-fine tip pencil
Compare specifications
| Type | Pen | Pen | Pen | Gel | Powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Colour | Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Transparent, Beige | Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Beige | Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Transparent, Green, Beige | Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Beige | Black, Brown, Transparent, Beige |
| Price /ml/g | 0.08 | 3 | 0.09 | — | 1 |
| Features | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof, Vegan | Waterproof, Vegan | Waterproof |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
