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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Daisy Lester

10 best brow pencils for thickness and definition, tried and tested

I tried and tested all these formulas for definition, shape and volume - (Daisy Lester/The Independent)

Whether you prefer Bella Hadid’s Nineties-inspired skinny arches, Lily Collins’ full, brushed-up brows or something in between, the best brow pencils can help you create your ideal shape.

From ultra-fine pencils designed to mimic individual hairs to angled tips that help sculpt and define, brow pencils are a versatile tool for adding shape, structure and the appearance of fuller-looking brows. “I love to work a fine tip brow pencil through any gaps to fill any sparse areas, working in the direction in which the brow hairs grow, to create hair-like strokes,” says Olivia Todd, bridal and celebrity makeup artist.

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