Even though my arsenal of brow products might not be as “exciting” as other makeup staples in my routine—like my stack of glitter eye shadows, for instance—I can’t imagine doing a full face of makeup without one of my favorite trusted brow pencils (followed by a quick swipe of clear brow gel, duh).
I’m a self-proclaimed minimalist when it comes to my arches, and I personally prefer a pencil when it comes to adding a hint of “oomph” and definition to my brows. I definitely don’t have Lucy Hale–caliber brows by any means, but most of my friends and family members do, by now, ask me for recommendations when it comes to the best tools. And nine times out of 10, I point them to waterproof eyebrow pencils, as I’ve found them to have the best no-budge staying power regardless of what you throw at them—sweat, water, 100-degree heat… anything!
Obviously, there are a lot of waterproof eyebrow pencils out there, but there are only a handful that I’ve tried and routinely foist onto my friends. The best of all time, in my opinion, is Benefit’s ultra-famous Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer (more on that one below), but there are a few other standout options I’ve gotten people hooked on. Below, eight beauty-editor-approved waterproof eyebrow pencils that will never (ever) let you down. Keep scrolling!