The 20 Best Eyebrow Fillers to Try in 2023

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the eyebrows are the window frame. And while a filled-in brow isn’t always as dramatic as a red lip or a dark smoky eye, it can have a major impact on your appearance. “Eyebrows help frame the face as well as give more definition to the eyes,” explains Shanie Crosbie, a professional makeup artist in California. “Filling in your brows can give a nice lift and openness to the face and eyes.”
 
With the right products, you can create beautiful brows. Use an eyebrow pencil to fill in sparse areas, an eyebrow gel to set your hairs in place or an eyebrow wax to give a lamination effect — the choice is all yours. To help you get started, we rounded up 20 of the best eyebrow fillers to help you achieve your #browgoals.

What Is an Eyebrow Filler?

Eyebrow fillers are any products you can use to alter or enhance the appearance of your eyebrows. “Different products give different results,” Crosbie explains. Below, we break down each kind of eyebrow product to know.

How to Apply Eyebrow Filler

How you apply an eyebrow filler depends on what type you’re using. Keep scrolling for tips on applying eyebrow pencils, waxes, gels, powders and more.

Eyebrow Pencils

You’re probably most familiar with this eyebrow product. It’s a thin pencil-shaped pigmented stick that allows you to draw hairlike strokes to fill in your eyebrows. “Eyebrow pencils give definition and shape,” explains Crosbie. “I suggest this product when you need to build more structure when brows are more sparse.”

To use eyebrow pencils, start small. “Use small, light-pressured strokes and concentrate on the areas where the hair is sparse and less defined,” says Crosbie. “I usually recommend not starting at the front of the eyebrow, instead try starting at the mid-arch and working towards the tail-end.” Don’t forget to use an eyebrow spoolie or eyebrow brush to soften any hard strokes at the end.

Eyebrow Markers

If you want to be extra precise, consider a brow marker. Think of it like liquid liner for your eyebrows. “I like these for doing fine detailing, like when you want to add individual hair strokes or need to fill in areas where you want to create a more realistic hair stroke,” says Crosbie. 

In terms of application, markers are similar to pencils. Start with small, light strokes and focus on the mid-arch, working your way back to the tail.

Eyebrow Gel

Whether you want to bulk up your brows or set them and forget them, eyebrow gel is your secret weapon. “Eyebrow gel helps to hold brows in place and can add a bit of texture to the brows, giving the illusion of fluffier and fuller brows,” says Crosbie. Some eyebrow gels contain actual fibers, which cling to the brow hair, making them look thicker and fuller. This type of product comes in clear or tinted shades. “Apply gel in the direction you would like the hairs to be,” says Crosbie. “I like to backcomb a little bit to get the maximum fullness and fluffiness as possible.” You can also firmly press against the skin and hold the hairs place for a few seconds to let the gel set.

Eyebrow Wax

For brows that won’t budge, try eyebrow wax. “This is a stronger type of brow gel,” notes Crosbie. “Eyebrow wax gives a maximum hold and can give the ‘laminated look,’ also known as a brushed-up, fluffy look.” Follow the same instructions for application as eyebrow gel: Comb backwards and then brush them into your desired look.

Eyebrow Powders

Want a your-brows-but-better look? Try eyebrow powers. “They give more depth to the brows and can help shape them in a softer way than a pencil can,” explains Crosbie. “I usually use this product when someone has really nice natural brows that don't need a lot of defining.” Her pro tip? Use powders that add a bit more texture to the brows to help them look fuller.

To apply, use a small angled eyebrow brush with an attached spoolie at the opposite end. “Brush the brows upwards and see where you have sparse areas and focus there first,” says Crosbie. “Blend that out with the spoolie brush, then brush the brows downwards — you can find areas that may have some gaps that need to be addressed, follow again with the spoolie and blend.”

Eyebrow Pomade

Want big, bold brows? Eyebrow pomade is the product for you. “This product is a colored, thick solid gel,” explains Crosbie. “You can create the illusion of single hairs or can do a very strong blocked type of look to the eyebrow.”

If you’re wondering how to apply eyebrow pomade, it’s a similar process to powder. Use a small angled brush and brush the product upwards. Once that’s done, brush your brows down to see if you missed any spots. If not, brush upwards once more and let them set.

The 20 Best Eyebrow Fillers to Frame Your Face

IT Cosmetics Brow Powder Universal Eyebrow Pencil

This eyebrow pencil will sculpt, shape and shade your brows — all while promoting healthier, fuller brows. This precise pencil delivers hairlike strokes, while the formula delivers brow-loving ingredients (like biotin, grape seed oil and green tea) to promote healthy hair growth. Plus, it comes in four universal shades.