As a kid, my sparse, thin eyebrows never really bothered me, but when defined, fluffy eyebrows became the look of the decade in my teens, something changed. It felt like my face was missing something, as if the so-called frame of my face was more of a hastily sketched outline. Since then, my brow journey has been a whirlwind of experimenting – I started off filling them in with an eyeliner pencil, imagine that – and now I have my routine down to a science with brow-specific products.

Here at CF, we’ve listed our makeup essentials for college girls in the past, and today I’m expanding on that post by going into detail about the best brow products to consider, depending on your eyebrow type and desired result.

Here are the best eyebrow products that I’ve encountered so far.

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For eyebrows that need a little help: Brow Pencil

Great, we have similar brow dilemmas! Don’t worry, we’ll make it work. You can have the brows of your dreams AND have them look completely natural. The key to filling in sparse brows is to not go too dark at first. You’ll want a waxy eyebrow pencil and a light hand to start. 

If you’re wondering about the best eyebrow pencils, I’d recommend the cult favorite Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21) or its spot-on, perfect dupe NYX Micro Brow Pencil ($10), which both offer a good shade range and tiny, precise tips for hair-like strokes.

Both of these products are great because they have spoolies on the other end, which helps diffuse the color and give you a more natural look. 

While filling in your brows, use small strokes that follow the direction of your hairs and periodically check your work about an arm’s length away from the mirror (it’s hard to see things in perspective when you’re looking at them from so close up!). Experiment with brow shape— the hidden benefit to having thin eyebrows is the amount of room you have to play with shape and width. Find what works for you, and wear those brows proudly!