What is the difference between an eyebrow gel and a mascara for eyebrows, what is a gel-tint and how to use it correctly? All questions are answered in our beauty guide.
The effect of a well-groomed face provides the perfect skin tone and neat eyebrows. That is the reason why the eyebrow gel belongs to the category of sos-means: with its help, you can do a neat eyebrow makeup in two counts. How to choose the right one, we will tell in our article.
An eyebrow gel can be compared with nail polish or styling mousse. It fixes the hairs in the desired position, adds visual volume to the eyebrows, emphasizes their texture and shape. As a rule, it is available in a bottle with a brush, which is slightly smaller than the mascara applicator. Using the gel is easy, therefore, even those, whose makeup skills are close to zero can use the tool - hardly anyone will refuse a neat “hair-to-hair” eyebrow.
As part of some eyebrow gels, there are useful ingredients and oils that strengthen hairs and care for the skin.
An eyebrow gel and a mascara are products with similar purposes, and in most matters, you can put an equal sign between them. The gel has a lighter texture, despite the fact that both products fix hair. Mascara, in most cases, is almost always pigmented, brightening the shade of the eyebrows. Gels are often used colorless, although tinting is not uncommon these days.
There are not so many varieties of an eyebrow gel, but each one deserves special attention.
The most popular variety. As the name implies, such a gel has a transparent texture, which means it suits both blondes and brunettes. Its main and only function is to fix the hairs in the right direction, which is why such a gel is often indicated on the package as “fixing” or “modeling”.
Colorless gels are most suitable for girls with thick and fairly dark eyebrows, as well as fans of makeup nude. Such tools are, for example, in the collections of NYX Professional Makeup.
Enveloping each hair, the tint gel not only fixes its position, but also slightly stains. Eyebrows become brighter, thicker and more voluminous, while maintaining a natural look. By the way, in addition to the classic shades - wheat and chocolate - there are also “extreme” ones: green, blue, red (and even with sparkles).
Such a tool is useful if you want to maintain a fashion for colored eyebrows and create art makeup. Look for one of our favorite options in the Sourcils Styler range from Lancôme: after using this gel, the eyebrows are covered with a soft pink glaze.
This eyebrow gel could be classified as tint, but the tool provides a more lasting result. Gel-tint acts on the principle of resisting staining, so the bright effect can last up to several days. Use it if you have very light or eyebrows with "gaps" and you need to visually make them thicker. One of the most notable products in this category is Maybelline's Tattoo Brow.
The texture is more like a thick lipstick for eyebrows. Most often it is composed not in a bottle with a brush, but a tube or jar. Since the product provides a brighter effect, it can easily replace a pencil or lipstick for eyebrows.
It is most convenient to apply gel-cream with a beveled brush (look, for example, at Paradise Pomade Extatic gel cream from L’Oréal Paris). Do not forget to comb the eyebrows with a brush until the product has time to harden in order to fix the hairs in the desired position.
If you have thick, wide and bright naturally eyebrows, they can only be combed, “styled” and fixed. A regular clear eyebrow gel can easily handle this. But for those who, in addition, want to visually make their eyebrows even thicker and more voluminous, while giving them color, it is worth using a tint gel. Eyebrow gel is a product for those who are generally satisfied with their shape, density and volume. Several objective criteria should be guided when choosing a gel for eyebrows.
1) Function
Determine why you need an eyebrow gel. If you have thick and dark eyebrows by nature, and you want to only slightly emphasize their shape, choose a transparent fixing gel.
If you have very thin or light eyebrows, give preference to a tinted product or products such as gel-tint or gel-cream.
It is worth choosing a colored eyebrow gel when creating an evening look: a bright eyebrow make-up balances the active eye makeup.
In hot or humid weather, opt for a waterproof eyebrow gel. Such, as a rule, are marked with waterproof.
2) Shade
Blondes should give preference to an eyebrow gel a tone or two darker, and brunettes - on the contrary, a little lighter than the roots of the hair. In each case, the appropriate shade will be individual, but there are a number of general rules.
3) Format
The simplest way to use a classic eyebrow gel is in a bottle with a brush. But if you are fairly confident in handling makeup brushes, you can buy a gel in a tube. Apply it with a beveled faux bristle brush.
No special skills are required when using a regular eyebrow gel at home (perhaps difficulties can arise only with a gel-tint). Remember the basic rule: the gel is applied last, after all other eyebrow makeup products. If we talk about how to cover the eyebrows with gel, then there are three main methods.
1. The easiest way to use it is to simply lay the hairs in the right direction with a brush with gel placed on it. First fill in the gaps between the hairs with a pencil, then apply shadows for a larger volume, and only then fix the result with a fixing gel, as shown in the photo below.
2. If you use a tint or bright color gel, first brush against the growth of hair, and then - in the direction of their growth. So you color the hairs on both sides, and the eyebrows will look more voluminous.
3. When using gel-cream, apply the gel with light strokes, as if painting the missing hairs.It's not so simple with gel-tint, this tool requires a special approach. But then the results of “before” and “after” will be very different.
It all depends on what goal you are pursuing. An eyebrow pencil is needed if you want to make eyebrows brighter, fill in the gaps between the hairs or adjust their shape.
Shadows will add volume to the eyebrows. You will have to use the gel additionally in order to tame the naughty hairs. If you have eyebrows from the nature of the ideal shape, it is enough to use only an eyebrow pencil or shadows.
A wax-based eyebrow lipstick is comparable in texture to a gel-cream, so it can completely replace the latter. But, as it is not able to fix the hairs, nevertheless, it is better to use it for those who have eyebrows from the nature of the ideal shape. It is not worth applying a fixing gel as a topcoat so as not to erase the stick itself.
Overhead we have tested dozens of eyebrow gels and are ready to present the best ones in our opinion.
Benefit Gimme Brow + Volumizing Eyebrow Gel contains tiny microfibers that adhere to the skin and the eyebrow hairs for a natural looking voluminous eyebrows. The special tiny tapered brush provides easy and secure application, and also makes it easy to tame, color and add volume to your brows. The compound formula is also waterproof and durable. Using this gel, eyebrows look smoother and more well-groomed and at the same time completely natural.
This gel is often compared with budget counterparts, they say, there is nothing special in it, but this is not at all the case. It is very pigmented and fixes the hairs well - you can scratch your eyebrows and touch in any way, the gel will remain in place. In addition, the brush is small, and it is very convenient for it to paint over the eyebrow - while not touching the eyelid.
Eyebrows acquire a gloss and greater brightness, are fixed and fit and become a little more voluminous... An excellent option for the summer when you don't want to wear makeup, but walking without a make-up is also not an option.
Pros: Long-lasting and highly pigmented, premium quality.
Cons: It is not particularly water-resistant, although it is declared that way. As well, the smell of this gel may seem strange to you.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel is one of the best clear eyebrow gel. Such a thick gel consistency easily copes with even the most unruly hairs, fixing them securely and permanently (it not only fixes the eyebrows but also does it for a long time). The color is completely transparent, and this is only a plus. But also in the arsenal of this line are presented tinted gel for eyebrows.
Silver tube that does not peel off even after a year of use and does not collect fingerprints. All markings on the last day of use are exactly the same as on the first. That's really a really high-quality product! The separator is reliable and dispenses gel well. It is typed exactly as much as is required for one eyebrow. The brush is fluffy, the shape is optimal for combing even very thick eyebrows, it handles well even with coarse hairs and combs them perfectly, applying on each the right portion of the gel. This is exactly the product in which you can be sure that it will not let you down!
Pros: The gel gives a very secure fixation, it has a very comfortable consistency that allows modeling and adjusting the shape, amazing durability, easily withstands 12 hours.
Cons: This gel has one drawback - its smell since alcohol is used in the composition of this gel. However, it disappears instantly. The cost is high, but it is justified by economical consumption, beautiful design and excellent fixation result.
HOURGLASS Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel has gained popularity for its light gel texture, which creates thick and well-groomed brows.
Formulated with microfibers to instantly add color, volume and definition to brows, your brows look fuller and more defined. Hourglass Arch Brow Shaping Gel combines with a unique double-sided brush to achieve the look you want - from natural to dramatic, from fluffy natural brows to well defined brows.
The elastic, flexible formula of the product, enriched with microfibers, helps to create a neat and well-groomed eyebrows without the effect of excessiveness
Double-sided brush with short and long bristles - for applying the product at different intensities, making it easy to achieve perfectly defined and natural eyebrows.
The elastic, flexible formula, enriched with microfibers, creates eyebrows that don't look too defined or excessive. Reversible brush with short and long bristles for applying product at varying intensities to easily achieve perfectly defined or natural brows. Provides uniform color application and long-term comfortable wearing, does not get dirty or flake off.
Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel is available in 6 shades: Auburn - warm brown, Warm Blonde - cold brown, Blonde - light natural brown, Soft Brunette - cold dark brown, Warm Brunette - warm rich brown, Dark Brunette - deep and rich dark brown. Such a rich palette of Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel allows you to create natural and natural brows in one stroke of the brush. The color is evenly applied, resistant, does not get dirty or flake off.
Pros: The gel is resistant, does not smudge or crumble. Visually thickens each hair. Perfectly paints eyebrows without gaps. Double-sided brush with long and short bristles perfectly sets and fixes hairs. Vegan.
Cons: The price of this product is quite high.
The secret of WunderBrow is in a unique formula, a cocktail of 3 ingredients: Hair Fiber Complex - fibers that fill the missing hairs of the eyebrow, giving natural volume and density, rich pigment - a versatile shade that perfectly matches your hair color, gel-matrix - PermaFix Gel technology fixes the shape of the eyebrows in 2 minutes and fixes the color for a long time. This gel is ideal for natural-looking eyebrow contours or drawing the missing hairs.
Eyebrow gel Wunder2 WUNDERBROW is good for its versatility. It can draw clear boundaries, fill in the volume of the eyebrows, or simply touch up the blonde hairs and fix the "hairstyle". The kit includes a brush for combing, and the tube is equipped with a special brush.
The product is unique in its durability. You can swim, dive, sleep with your face in the pillow. There is no stick, gel, shadow that gives such water-resistance as WunderBrow. Cannot be washed off with water! Only something greasy, hydrophilic oil, or two-phase liquid.
Pros: Multifunctional + water-resistant. Adjusts to the color of your eyebrows.
Cons: The gel has a very weak dispenser, the brush constantly picks up too much product.
Fortunately, the time of complex graphic eyebrows is gone. Natural makeup is trending nowadays - a natural, not altered shape of eyebrows, maximum volume and natural shades. In order to make your eyebrows beautiful, you do not need to buy pencils, shadows and sticks: you just need to arm yourself with the brow mascara. This multifunctional tool not only gives volume and rich shade to the hairs, but also fixes them in the desired position. A water-resistant formula provides the perfect all-day result.
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara is a good product in every sense: great brush, easy application, durability, wide range of shades, affordable price. The texture of the mascara is very light, creamy. It does not clump, does not flow, but the consistency is closer to thick. It freezes quickly, literally in a minute, does not smudge or rub off. The most important thing is that NYX mascara is not translucent, it is not a gel or a fixative, but a full-fledged creamy product with pigment.
There are as many as five shades in the pigmented gels palette to make it easier to find the right one: Ash blonde (for the fair-haired girls), Red brown (light brown with a warm undertone, for fair-haired and blondes), Ash Brown (cool brown with grey undertone, universal color, suitable for everyone), Deep Brown and Black (black-brown, the darkest, for brunettes).
Pros: Palette (5 shades), comfortable brush, simple and hassle-free application, beautiful natural effect, does not smudge, persistence throughout the day, easy fixation of hairs.
Cons: Lack of small fibers for more volume.
Create the perfect look for your eyebrows with Covergirl Easy Breezy Eyebrow Setting Gel. It is easy to tame, set and hold your brows just the way you want with this clear eyebrow gel for up to 24 hours. Comb through your brows with the applicator and define and shape even the finest hairs with consistent precision. Formulated with Argan Oil and Biotin, Covergirl Easy Breezy Brow Gel gives your brows the nourishing touch you deserve.
This gel is transparent so you don't have to worry about matching your brow color. This is a great way to give your brows a more well-groomed look. Supplied in a tube with a brush applicator. The applicator is a little small, but it gives good control and gets the job done. The brush is short and chunky, making it comfortable for brows as it gives you more control and less depth, which means it's not so easy for you to mess with blemishes on the skin. It stays where you put it until you wipe it off with micellar water or cleansing oil.
It is less expensive and perhaps even better setting gel than more expensive brands of eyebrow gel. It’s amazing quality for the money!
Pros: Great applicator. Keeps eyebrows in place for all day long. Waterproof.
Cons: The applicator brush may seem quite small.
Treat yourself to such a pleasant and useful purchase as the eyebrow serum from the Grande Cosmetics brand! The cosmetic product combines excellent quality, effectiveness and natural composition, so it will be the best choice for you.
The serum contains hyaluronic acid - it has an intense moisturizing effect and protects the hairs from the adverse effects of external factors, preventing them from thinning and falling out. The amino acids, which the cosmetic product is enriched with, strengthen the eyebrows, ginseng and yeast extracts stimulate the growth of new hairs, chamomile extract relieves irritation and redness of the skin, and vitamin E neutralizes free radicals.
Brow Enhancing Serum will help you achieve fuller, longer and wider brows for perfect results. GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum is a revolutionary eyebrow serum infused with a blend of vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids to promote the appearance of thick, healthy brows in only 6-8 weeks, with a complete improvement in 4 months. Ideal for sparse, thin, overly plucked eyebrows.
Pros: It really works! Visible results after 6 weeks of use. Easy to apply.
Cons: Allergic reactions are possible. It is necessary to take precautions and follow the instructions: apply in a thin layer, allow to dry, avoid contact with eyes.
This gel is essentially a tinted brow gel that plumps and thickens the look of eyebrows. It is easy and great for those who don't want to mess around with brow pencil, shades or powder. Moreover, it is very easy to use and dries quickly.
It's also great for filling in sparse hairs. This product stands out for being somewhat similar to real eyebrows. It has fibers, but in the right amount, so it fills in the eyebrows. It is easy to apply in a layer, it spreads evenly, and it is easy to blot over missed spots. Use this brow gel for a more dramatic or sophisticated look. Overall, this is a great product at a great price.
Pros: It is very pigmented and easy to apply. Cruelty-free. It brushes in to give a natural look. The product lasts the entire day.
Cons: The product comes with an applicator which is too small and too much product comes out on it.
Benefit gel is truly amazing in quality, texture and very easy to use even for a beginner - a natural look and bright pigment. A great alternative to regular eyebrow gel if you want to try something new for yourself.
It is easiest for them to shape the eyebrows and make them of any brightness and definition. And in terms of durability, eyebrows decorated with this eyebrow gel are the most long-lasting. The texture of the gel is quite firm, nevertheless, this does not prevent it from being well-typed on the brush and perfectly shaded between the hairs (the finish, by the way, is completely matte, no mother of pearl and sparkles). The product is very pigmented, so you need very little of it.
Easy adjustment of color intensity without the effect of greasy and messy makeup. The gel is insanely economical to use, it will last for a long time! The included brush is very convenient. It can be made almost imperceptibly while emphasizing the natural shape of your eyebrows. You can make both thin and thick eyebrows. You can slightly emphasize the hairs, or you can shade the gel tightly over the entire eyebrow. This versatility is achieved by the fact that you can easily vary, depending on the desired result - you get both an easy daytime version and a dramatic evening one. Flight of imagination and sleight of hand, no magic.
Product design is great! Stunning curves and stunning presentation of the product - quality materials, grooves, noble shining finish. And most importantly, even in the mini version, a compact brush is available.
Pros: Brush included. Natural shades. Long-lasting. Easy to apply.
Cons: The cream-gel may dry up.
This cosmetics company has truly legendary products that are loved by many. All of them are distinguished by excellent quality and attractive prices.
The bottle containing the gel is made of plastic. Has a twist-off black cap with a built-in brush. The villi of the brush are long and soft enough to comb the eyebrows well. It is due to the short and large villi that it perfectly separates and combes the eyebrows. The tube is completely transparent, which helps to monitor the remains of the product. Outwardly, the product looks like a miniature mascara. It is very convenient to take with you on trips, as it does not take up much space. This compactness and portability already justifies the claims of the brand representatives.
The fixation of the gel is excellent! At the same time, there is no feeling of tightness, the gel is not felt at all on the eyebrows, the hairs are not quite hard to the touch. The color of the gel is transparent. It may shine slightly when applied, but after a few seconds it becomes matte and completely invisible on the eyebrows. The smell is almost imperceptible. There are some cosmetic notes there, but you need to try to feel it when you open the jar, and it doesn't linger on the eyebrows at all.
The gel is resistant. Even very persistent. All day the hairs look exactly the same as when you fix them in the morning in front of the mirror. Securely fixes hairs in the right direction, while not creating stickiness on the eyebrows. The texture of the gel is absolutely transparent. The consistency is thick, the gel does not flow out of the tube even if you turn it down. Transparent gel, unlike tint, helps to apply natural makeup without blemishes in the eyebrows. This is one of the best quick makeup products out there.
Pros: Convenient brush, gel fixes well, styling lasts all day. The jar is compact.
Cons: Eyebrow gel is transparent, but when using the particles of cosmetics (pencil, eyebrow shadows) get inside the bottle with a brush and the gel becomes cloudy.
In order for your eyebrows to look 100%, it is not enough to simply tweeze the eyebrows and maintain their shape. You need to choose products for the care of your eyebrows and learn how to use them correctly - then this process will bring you great pleasure, and your eyebrows will please the eye. Do you have anything to add? We are waiting for your comments!
