Brows beaten: 10 of the best brow gels

Some people are blessed with naturally full, exquisitely shaped brows, the kind of luscious gift that keeps on giving – . If that’s you, come back next week. Everyone else, keep reading. Brows frame your face, but getting the right size, shape, colour and density demands skill. Too thin or thick, wrong shade or shape, and your face looks off kilter. Thankfully there is help. Professional threading is great for keeping brows tidy. If they are sparse, a brow tint will provide an illusion of fullness. Alas, it doesn’t last very long. For longevity, head to Daxita Vaghela, aka “The Lash Queen” who now also does microblading – the tattooing technique that adds hair strokes to your brow. It has a realistic finish and lasts up to 18 months. If you don’t fancy anything permanent (or have a low pain threshold) stick to products. Many swear by brow pencils, they are great for filling in gaps and creating sharp outlines, but for a natural finish, you need a steady hand and a light touch. An easier option for great volume and density is a brow gel. You simply brush the product on to your brows and you’re done. For a full but natural and glossy look, try the clear variation. For a bolder brow, try colour – the Anastasia Beverly Hills range is excellent. Brow gels are fail safe. Just don’t waste time trying to make them look identical. Remember, brows are siblings, not twins.

1. Hourglass Arch Brow Volumising Fibre Gel £27, spacenk.com
2. Benefit Gimme Brow + Volumising Eyebrow Gel £22.50, benefitcosmetics.com
3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel £23, cultbeauty.co.uk
4. L’Oréal Paris Unbelievabrow Long Wear Top Coat £10.99, boots.com
5. Chantecaille Full Brow Perfecting Gel £34, libertylondon.com
6. Too Faced Brow Wig £18, toofaced.co.uk
7. Charlotte Tilbury Brow Fix Sculpting Gel £19, charlottetilbury.com
8. BareMinerals Strength & Length Serum-Infused Brow Gel £18, bareminerals.co.uk
9. UOMA Beauty Brow Fro Volumising Brow Gel £23.50, beautybay.com
10. Kevyn Aucoin True Feather Brow Gel £22, lookfantastic.com

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