The 11 Best Eyebrow Brushes to Shape Brows 2023

Publish date: 2024-05-30

Pro Pick

Iconic London Brow Silk and Brush Bundle

Brow Silk and Brush Bundle

Pro Pick

Iconic London Brow Silk and Brush Bundle

Pros
Cons

“Aside from a normal spoolie, I love this brow brush,” says celebrity brow artist René de la Garza, who works with A-listers like Lizzo and Cardi B.

Best Dual-Ended Brow Brush

Joey Healy Duo Brow Brush

Duo Brow Brush

Best Dual-Ended Brow Brush

Joey Healy Duo Brow Brush

Pros

This tool has it all: One end has a classic spoolie brush to separate and groom hairs, while the other has an angled brush that can be used for carefully applying brow gels and pomades.

Best Spoolie

Tweezerman Shaping Spiral Brow & Lash Brush

Shaping Spiral Brow & Lash Brush

Best Spoolie

Tweezerman Shaping Spiral Brow & Lash Brush

Pros

You can't go wrong with this spoolie from go-to tool brand Tweezerman for fluffing, separating, and defining brows.

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Best Double-Sided Pencil and Brush

Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil

Perfect Brow Pencil

Best Double-Sided Pencil and Brush

Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil

Pros
Cons

Anastasia Beverly Hills is synonymous with all things brows, so naturally the line's pencil (with included spoolie brush) is a cult favorite. "Been using this product for about 10 years. I love the creamy texture and it doesn't smudge," one Sephora fan writes, adding, "The spoolie brush is great for blending the color to give you a natural look. I finish it off with a little brow gel. One pencil usually lasts me 10 months."

Best Classic Brush

LOOKSEVEN Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush

Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush

Best Classic Brush

LOOKSEVEN Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush

Pros
Cons

If you don't love the idea of using a (clean) toothbrush on your brows, this brush is the next best thing. Plus, it's inexpensive, and the other side features a handy lash comb.

Best Angled Brow Brush

NYX Professional Makeup Pro Angled Brush

Pro Angled Brush

Best Angled Brow Brush

NYX Professional Makeup Pro Angled Brush

Pros

Brow powders and pomades are best applied with an angled brush like this one, which also happens to be less than $10.

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Best Brow Set

Tweezerman Ultimate Brow Shaping Set

Ultimate Brow Shaping Set

Best Brow Set

Tweezerman Ultimate Brow Shaping Set

Pros
Cons

Your brows will never look better with this trio on hand. In addition to a mini spoolie, it also features the brand's iconic slant tweezers and shaping scissors.

Editor's Pick

r.e.m. beauty brow pencil

brow pencil

Editor's Pick

r.e.m. beauty brow pencil

Pros

"This eyebrow pencil has the perfect creamy consistency, and has a great color payoff. I'm able to carve out and fill in my brows without causing unnecessary dragging or having to apply too many layers of product to make it show up on my skin tone. The built-in spoolie streamlines the brow process because you won't have to switch tools or bring out a pencil sharpener." —Mariah Morrison, senior social media editor

Best Precise Brush

Artis Elite Linear 1 Makeup Brush

Elite Linear 1 Makeup Brush

Best Precise Brush

Artis Elite Linear 1 Makeup Brush

Pros
Cons

This super-skinny, dense brush is multipurpose; use it to brush out brows, draw on winged liner, or blend out eye shadow.

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Best Multitasking Brush

beautyblender The Player 3-Way Brow Brush

The Player 3-Way Brow Brush

Best Multitasking Brush

beautyblender The Player 3-Way Brow Brush

Pros
Cons

This one-tool wonder takes things a step further, adding a comb to the mix so you have everything you need to groom, no matter the product you're using.

Best for Travel

Mekupeu 100 Pieces Disposable Lip Brushes Bamboo Handle

100 Pieces Disposable Lip Brushes Bamboo Handle

Best for Travel

Mekupeu 100 Pieces Disposable Lip Brushes Bamboo Handle

Pros
Cons

Typically used for lip products, de la Garza likes these doe-foot applicators for smoothing brows down. Keep a couple in your purse, travel tote, gym bag, and anywhere else you foresee needing a touch-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What should you look for in an eyebrow brush?

"A perfect brow brush is firm enough to separate the hair, but gentle enough to not irritate or sensitize the skin," celeb brow artist René de la Garza says. Different brushes should be used depending on your desired results too. "I love a spoolie to separate and a softer doe-foot lip wand to smooth the brows into place," de la Garza says. And in a pinch, "A soft bristle toothbrush is also great!"

How do you use an eyebrow brush?

Follow the natural arch of the brow, but use the brush for shaping. "An eyebrow brush should be used in an upward and outward direction to create lift and separation," de la Garza says. "For dense areas of the brow, you can swivel the brush into the brows to create more separation," as the artist demonstrates in this Instagram video.

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Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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