This $26 Eyebrow Pencil Is a ‘Holy Grail,’ According to Shoppers—and I Agree

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Although I left the over-plucking trend behind long ago, my eyebrows never recovered all of their fullness, leading to uneven and patchy spots on both sides. The fact that I occasionally pick my brows out of anxiety doesn’t exactly help, either. I’ve long struggled to find a product that’ll not just fill in the gaps, but also leave my brows looking clean and smooth, too. Recently, though, I came across Anastasia Beverly Hills’ best-selling Brow Definer and, knowing how much others swear by it, decided to give it a try. Spoiler alert: I’m so happy that I did.

Available on Amazon in 12 shades that range from blonde to ebony, the $26 brow pencil is an all-in-one tool designed for beginners and experts alike. One end of the pencil has a triangular tip with three different-sized edges, each for a special purpose: a flat edge for shading and outlining, a medium edge for filling and defining, and a fine edge for detailing tiny spots. The pencil’s other end features a soft spoolie brush to blend and create a smooth, natural look. You can even use it as a lip liner for days you opt for nude or darker lip colors—what’s better than a beauty product that can pull double duty?

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer

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I’m admittedly not the best with makeup, so I was a little uncertain at first if I was going to get the results I wanted with the pencil. But lo and behold, it was so simple to use and immediately effective; I just had to put a bit of pressure on the pencil to fill in and shade my brows and used the fine tip to add hair-like strokes in especially sparse areas. The shade I’d chosen matched my brows perfectly, and overall, it left my brows looking better than ever all day long (and my confidence higher than ever, too).

I’ve now incorporated the Brow Definer into my everyday morning routine, and even when I have minimal makeup on, I feel way more put together with my brows in place. It’ll be a long time before it runs out, but I know that the moment it does, I’ll place an order for another right away.

I’m far from the only person who feels this way. On Amazon, shoppers have left the Brow Definer more than 11,000 perfect ratings and nearly 1,100 five-star reviews, including one person who called it “the holy grail of eyebrow pencils.” Another reviewer wrote that the pencil “goes on smoothly, stays in place, [and] doesn’t change color. I love it!” If the application wasn’t good enough, customers are also impressed with the shade variety and lasting power. It “provides the perfect thickness and great color match,” wrote one shopper, adding that “It fills in naturally and stays on all day” and “usually even lasts through workouts.”

At just $26, this brow tool is a steal, considering how big a difference it can make in how your brows look. I love that it makes me feel more confident and put together, and it’s one of only a few products that I know I’ll repurchase again and again. Just in case you’re shopping for more great beauty buys, find more popular picks from Amazon below.