The best eyebrow pencils for achieving a natural, yet defined, look

• Eyebrow pencils are a low-effort way to fill in sparse areas and add dimension and color to your brows.
• Our top pick, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, is a cult classic beloved by beauty editors and customers alike. The tip is ultra-thin which means you can draw super fine lines that look like natural hairs.

Bold brows don't seem to be going anywhere, as evidenced by the million different products designed to fill in sparse areas and darken the hair above your eyes. While we love all sorts of brow products, a classic brow pencil is by far the least fussy option out there.

Brow pencils are versatile, giving you the option to draw new hairs in sparse areas or simply add a bit of definition. The formulas tend to look fairly natural and soft, mimicking the look of actual brow hair, which can be harder to achieve with other types of brow products like pomades and gels.

I personally like to keep my brows fairly subtle. Typically, I use a couple swipes of Glossier Boy Brow and call it a day, but I appreciate the level of control that pencils provide, and generally find them harder to overdo.

For each brow pencil tested, I considered how easy it was to apply and blend, the wear time throughout the day, and how well it resembled my real brow hairs. I also paid attention to the shape and size of each pencil to determine ease-of-use and value, and whether it had extra features like an attached spoolie. I wore each product at least three times to ensure the consistency of the performance.

• The best eyebrow pencil overall: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
• The best eyebrow pencil with a brush tip: Glossier Brow Flick
• The best waterproof eyebrow pencil: Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil
• The best eyebrow pencil for blondes: Fenty Beauty Brow MVP