7 Waterproof Eyebrow Products to Get You Through the Rest of Summer

August 09, 2023
By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

When it comes to eyebrow products, using waterproof formulas can be beneficial year-round. But they really come in handy during the hot, humid summer months when sweat is more likely to cause smudges and smears. Whether you love eyebrow gels, pomades, pens or pencils, we gathered our favorite waterproof eyebrow makeup products that’ll keep your brows in place all day long.

Our Editors’ Favorite Waterproof Brow Products

IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil

This pencil has a slender, oval-shaped tip that makes it easy to fake the look of your natural brow hairs, and comes in four shades that flatter every hair color from icy blonde to jet-black. The formula also contains biotin and saw palmetto, which both promote stronger, healthier hair and skin.

Maybelline New York Tattoo Studio Brow Lift Stick

For brows that look freshly tinted (minus the trip to the salon), try this dual-ended stick. Start by brushing your brows in place with the included comb, then swipe on the wax for definition. For the most natural-looking finish, give your brows one final swipe with the comb.

L’Oréal Paris Unbelievabrow Longwear Brow Topcoat

Wear this transparent gel formula alone or on top of your favorite brow pencil for a laminated brow finish without the commitment. It lasts for up to 30 hours, so you won’t have to worry about touch-ups.

NYX Professional Makeup Zero to Brow Longwear Brow Gel

Though not waterproof, this longwear brow gel from NYX Professional Makeup is smudge-resistant, transfer-resistant and fade-resistant. It comes with everything you need for filled in, perfectly defined brows, including two stencils — skinny and thick— to help guide where you place the product. 

Urban Decay Brow Blade Ink Stain + Waterproof Pencil

Before you make a microblading appointment, DIY the look with this waterproof brow stain and pencil. You get the same defined look without having to stress about the commitment. Our favorite thing about this brow product? It comes in nine shades — including auburn red!   

Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat Eyebrow Pencil + Refill Kit

Keep your brows in shape and filled in for hours thanks to this Brow Cheat Pencil and Refill Kit. It has carnauba wax, micro-crystalline wax and pure pigments to create a blendable, smooth and precise finish.

Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day Waterproof Balayage Brow

The Stay All Day Waterproof Balayage Brow is a dual-ended pen featuring two complementary shades so you can add natural-looking depth to your brows. One side has a micro-fine brush tip so you can draw tiny, hair-like strokes and the other end is a four-prong applicator for blending.  

Photo: Melissa San Vicente-Landestoy