The 14 Best Clean Eyebrow Gels for Groomed Arches in a Swipe
The “clean girl” aesthetic is all over Instagram and TikTok and it doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. Now this trend has been upgraded to include slicked back buns and “glazed donut” skin and nails, but let’s not forget the originator of this trend was laminated eyebrows. It’s the simplest way to look put together without having to do anything at all, and although brow lamination can be done professionally in a salon for longer lasting results, you can achieve the same effect at home with eyebrow gel.
Eyebrow gel keeps your eyebrows locked in place all day and is so simple to use—even for makeup beginners. Here are our tips for the best brow gels on the market right now, so you can experiment with them and hear what real Ipsters have to say about the products.
1. WE ARE FLUIDE Browzey Brow Gel in Clear
This brow gel comes in clear so you can use it for a laminated look. Because it’s infused with argan oil and aloe vera, it’ll hydrate your eyebrows, giving them a “wet” look all day long. “I use this daily,” wrote one Ipster. “Helps my brows stay in place really well,” said another.
2. GLOSSIER Boy Brow
The GLOSSIER Boy Brow product is iconic for a reason; it comes in multiple different shades (including clear) to make brows appear fuller and darker, and set them in any direction you’d like.
3. KEYS SOULCARE Soft Stay Clear Brow Gel
The eyebrow gel from KEYS gently lifts hairs and locks them in place without feeling hard or crunchy. This product will hydrate your brows and reinforce a natural look thanks to the inclusion of hibiscus flower and bamboo, which helps to lock in moisture.
4. TYNT BEAUTY Brow Gel in Clear
You can use a clear brow gel on its own to shape hairs how you want them, or you can pair this gel with your favorite eyebrow pencil. Just fill them in first and then shape afterwards with the gel. Ipsters love, “the way it keeps my brows shaped and looks really good,” adding, “It’s subtle and simple.” Another Ipster loved it so much on their brows, they decided to hack their hair with it. “I use it to control flyaways in my hair, especially near my part,” they wrote. “It holds perfectly without being sticky.”
5. KOSAS Air Brow Gel
This brow gel is biodegradable, so you can feel confident when you wash it off at the end of a long day. Plus hyaluronic acid and provitamin B5 helps strengthen and nourish brow hairs so the more you use it, the better your brows will look over time.
6. SAINT LUXE Clear Brow Gel
Keep this cruelty-free brow gel in your bag for touch-ups throughout the day, or use it alone on your no-makeup days to look perfectly polished in a flash. If you’re looking for a product that seriously doesn’t budge, Ipsters vote for this one. Ipster abria90 said, “Holds in place FOREVER! I don’t often do my brows, but when I do I love using this product to make it last.”
7. ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Clear Brow Gel
For girlies with bold, thick brows, the larger brush with this ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS brow gel is bigger and closely resembles a mascara wand. In a world of top-notch brow gels, Ipster MelissaTorres417 said it’s “literally the best brow gel, it isn’t hard and gets my brows to look perfect throughout 24+ hours without needing to be retouched.”
8. CHELLA Eyebrow Defining Gel in Clear
There are different looks that can be achieved with brow gel, so if you want a barely-there, flexible hold, reach for this one by CHELLA. It’s ultra-lightweight and many people who’ve tried it forget it’s there all together. “Love love love this,” wrote Ipster skinberg. “It’s nice to have a clear gel to tame my brows vs a colored one. This is so easy to use, gives me a clean eyebrow look and can’t feel it’s on.”
9. FLORENCE BY MILLS Tint n Tame Brow Gel in Clear
FLORENCE BY MILLS is Millie Bobby Brown’s makeup line and her Stranger Things character is definitely known for the minimalist makeup look. Achieve it for yourself with this clear eyebrow gel that’s both vegan and cruelty-free. One Ipster said it’s so good, it’s “great for keeping brows where you want them.”
10. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Express Brow Fast Sculpt
If you want a bold look that’ll last all day, reach for this iconic drugstore brand that always delivers. While it’ll only take a few moments to seamlessly shape and tame your brows, you know your arches will stay put for hours.
11. MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade
Since this brow gel is made from B vitamins, it’ll help condition and strengthen your brows over time. Plus, there are no artificial colors or dyes in this product. Each of the three shades are made with kaolin clay and mineral pigments that naturally tint the product.
12. NYX The Brow Glue Instant Brow Styler
This is a cult-fave for a reason. The NYX Brow Glue is affordable, reliable, and will stay put with a natural-looking finish. It’s basically a glue that’s safe to use on your face. And even though it’s made with an extra-strength formula, it’ll never get flakey or crack off during the day.
13. WANDER BEAUTY Frame Your Face Precise Brow Gel in Clear
If your brows need a little bit of extra help, pick up this brow gel that’s infused with hinoki essential oils to help condition, fortify, and strengthen your brows over time. The ultra-slim brush allows you to get a customized and precise look every time you use it. Ipster thekailabell loves it so much, she actually uses it when she needs a little beauty boost. “I literally use this to feel confident,” she says. “I have spry, thick brows (sometimes patchy bc my mirror is weird so I have to occasionally fill in), and this takes the wild ones and helps me lay hairs in place without feeling heavy.”
14. BENEFIT COSMETICS 24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel
The dual-sided brush in this brow setter gel ensures that no strand ever gets left behind. Ipsters love that it lasts all day long and never ends up flaky. Plus it, “Smells great and is not too sticky,” said Ipster Aswimmerslife456. Another Ipster, genesiscarballob, said it’s “the best product for the eyebrows. Easy, durable, and quick to apply. Will definitely buy again.”
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