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If you don't need to be as precise, this triangle-tipped brow pencil could be easier to use. Personally, I find the angular tip more smoothly follows the shape of my brow and is easier to control, so I use this one more than the Brow Wiz.

To capture the look and texture of a fuller brow, use this creamy, waterproof pomade. The smooth formula also helps you create the gradient effect at the front of your brows. A little goes a long way, so rest assured you won't need to replace this small pot of product for a while. It works best with the ABH Brush 12 ($18).

This powder is another way to achieve the ombre effect. Use it with Brush 7B ($18) to "stamp" the product into your brows, then create small, precise strokes. It's surprisingly long-lasting as a powder and won't rub off as quickly as other powders.

The Brow Gel is one of the most hard-working products you can add to your makeup bag (it tints and adds dimension and sets!) for $20. While initially shiny, it dries to a matte finish, but won't go overboard and dry to a crust. I like to use it to finish my brows and bring out the fact there are indeed hairs hiding there, but it also works well on its own if your brows are already fairly defined and you just want to add more volume.

As the unfortunate owner of a very oily T-zone, I wish I'd known about the Brow Primer earlier. If powders and other products are prone to slipping off your face by mid-day, you might want to use this colorless wax pencil to keep your brows in place.

This 14-color palette of neutral and berry shades is a "present-day take on Renaissance colors," and perfect for creating both everyday and night looks. Three of the shades are metallic, while the rest are matte — all are crease- and fade-resistant.

These luminous shades add a pretty shimmer to your face and body. Each highlight has a different reflecting tone (e.g. Purple Horseshoe is lavender with an arctic blue reflect), and they're surprisingly practical for everyday wear. Mix and match the shades to create even more color possibilities.