These Brow Products Have Really, Really Good Reviews, So We Tried Them All In The Name Of Science

I only love my brows and my mama, I'm sorry.

Hello, my big brow-lovin' pals! If your sparse 'n' stubborn face caterpillars are getting you down, we are here to help. We tested out 11 brow products with rave reviews to find our holy grails, and I'm here to present you with our findings.

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1. A tube of The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum if your tiniest hairs could use a bit of encouragement in the growth department (IDK about you, but I want mine thicc). It's lightweight and dries in a flash, meaning you won't have to wait forever to get on with the rest of your routine.

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"I'm literally always on the hunt for a new top-tier lash serum, so when I saw that The Ordinary released this affordable lash AND brow one, I was immediately like, *add to cart*. I've been using it for about 2—3 weeks now, and I've already seen a difference — my soap brows have been lookin' way more fluffy, that's for sure! All I do is apply it once before bed and then once again in the morning." —Melina Brum

Get it from Sephora Canada for $15.80.

2. A tube of Got2B Glued Spiking Glue that you can use to slick down your mane and lift up your brown hairs (who doesn't love a multipurpose product?). It's even water-resistant, so your brows won't flop down if you get caught in a storm.

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"I have baby hairs galore and they like to stick out in every direction. I find hair spray leaves my strands feeling crunchy, but this stuff is like a wet gel, so it doesn't get that crusty residue. A little goes a long way with this product. I've also discovered it's great as a brow gel, too (I use a clean spoolie)." —May Ning

Get it from Amazon Canada for $6.97+. Available in four formulas.

3. A tub of Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW Pomade and a dual-ended brush that'll help you achieve the full, fluffy brows of your dreams. The brush tip is fine enough for you to mimic the look of actual hairs and the pomade will stay all day without budging.

Alice Prendergast / Via BuzzFeed

I have approximately four hairs at the front of my eyebrows. I never pluck them, I haven't gotten a single wax in my life, and yet, they wrong me like this. Despite my best efforts, there appears to be zero growth, so I had to find my own solution. This Anastasia Beverly Hills brow pomade and brush really do it for me. The pomade goes on smoothly and doesn't wear off over the course of the day, and the brush is small enough that I can basically draw on hairs (so I'm not stuck with LEGO-block eyebrows). They're a match made in heaven, so I definitely recommend getting your hands on both.

Get the pomade for $24 (available in 11 shades) and the brush for $24, both from Sephora Canada.

4. A tube of Refy Brow Sculpt Shape and Hold Gel if you love the laminated ~lewk~, but aren't ready to commit to the $$$ and upkeep of legit laminations. It has not one, not two, but three brushes built into the wand, so you'll be able to wrangle your wildest hairs and perfect your arches with ease.

Victoria Kuglin / Via BuzzFeed

"I'm gonna be honest, I was pretty skeptical at first. Most of the time, these kinds of waxes or gels aren't strong enough to hold my brows, and reviewers mentioned there's a bit of a learning curve to application. They weren't wrong — but once I got the hang of it, it was a game-changer. I can extend the time between brow waxes just by brushing my hairs in the right direction and at the end of the day, it comes right off with my regular cleanser. 10/10!" —Victoria Kuglin

Get it from Sephora Canada for $31.

5. A pack of Pears Transparent Soap that I'm almost 100% sure you've seen on TikTok. Simply grab yourself a spoolie, drag it across a dampened bar of soap, and then get to combing your brows. The results are fluffy as heck and very low-maintenance (no smudgies here!).

Brittany Barber / Via BuzzFeed

"If, somehow, you still haven't tried the soap-brow trend, this is your sign to finally do it. It took me a while to hop on, too, but it's changed the way I do my eyebrows entirely. And it's CHEAP. Like stupid cheap. In comparison to some of the laminating products I've tried, this stuff works the best (and feels the best for my wallet). I normally go in with my Anastasia dipbrow pomade after fluffing to fill in the sparser areas, but I left my brows bare so you could see the effect of the soap alone. You're welcome!" —Brittany Barber

Get a pack of three on Amazon Canada for $2.97. Available in three formulas.

6. A tube of Kosas Air Brow that'll fill in sparse patches and keep your brows in place, saving you from using multiple products. It's packed with castor oil, so it'll also encourage growth, too (we call that a win-win-win).

Melina Brum / Via BuzzFeed

"When I tell you this is the best brow gel I've ever used, I am not lying. This stuff is incredible, like, I can't even explain it. I don't even have to fill in my brows before putting this product on (and that was always a MUST for me) — it's super pigmented, so it really gets the job done, especially on no-makeup makeup days. It almost feels like it makes my brows thicker as soon as I put it on, AND I've seen a difference in hair growth ever since using this magical stuff!" —Melina Brum

Get it from Sephora Canada for $30. Available in ten shades.

7. A NYX Lift & Snatch! Eyebrow Tint Pen with a super fine tip if you want to take on the role of an ~artiste~ and draw in some new brow hairs (or fill in unwanted gaps). Reviewers say it sticks around all day, so you won't have to worry about your eyebrows melting off.

Bianca Guzzo / Via BuzzFeed

"I have pretty full brows naturally but there are a few bald spots from plucking accidents in the mid-aughts. I love that the tip on the pen is really fine, so I can add in the smallest, most realistic-looking hairs without going overboard." —Bianca Guzzo

Get it from Amazon Canada for $10.19+. Available in nine shades.

8. Or a NYX Micro Brow Pencil if you prefer a stick formula. It has a spoolie on the opposite end so you can blend out any harsh lines or mistakes.

Alice Prendergast / Via Buzzfeed

I have dark but sparse brows so filling them in is pretty much necessary. I love how fine the tip on this crayon is because it actually allows me to draw in little hairs, instead of colouring my brows in like blocks. The spoolie is also great for brushing away mistakes and harsh lines when I've gone in too heavy-handedly.

Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.61. Available in 11 shades.

9. A trio of Tinkle Eyebrow Shaper so you can sculpt your face caterpillars in the comfort of your own home. They're also awesome for removing peach fuzz, if you want to trim your 'stache or touch up your bikini line.

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"I generally don't go to salons for my eyebrows and also don't trust myself with anything that has the word 'wax' and 'at-home' in the product description, so these have been a godsend. I use them for my brows and they're not only super quick and effective, but I've personally never dealt with razor burn or any other kind of reaction you might get from shaving an unusual part of your human face. A lot of reviewers also mention using them for dermaplaning." —Emma Lord

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.59. Also available in a pack of six.

10. A tube of e.l.f Clear Brow & Lash Mascara that'll help you achieve a "no makeup" makeup look in seconds. It's not sticky at all, but will lift your brow hairs and lashes to the high heavens and keep them there all day long.

Alice Prendergast / Via BuzzFeed

This is my favourite quick-fix product for when I want to feel a little bit more put together, but don't want to go all out with my 52-step beauty routine. It also doesn't leave my hairs feeling crispy or flake off after a few hours of wear.

Get it from Walmart Canada for $3.97.

11. And finally, a tube of Too Faced Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax that'll basically freeze your brows in the perfect position (I like mine basically vertical) from dawn 'til dusk. It has two extra brushes built into the wand, making it easy to remove excess product and comb everything out.

Alice Prendergast / Via BuzzFeed

I recently got my brows tinted and laminated and boy, oh boy, do I love it. However, a few weeks in, between appointments, things start getting a lil' haphazard. I love this stuff because it basically restores my lamination and keeps everything in check. I also love that doesn't leave behind any white flakes or residue which is rare in the world of brow gels.

Get it from Sephora Canada for $32.

Us after using all our fave brow products:

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