With all the mask wearing of the past 18 months, the focus has been on the eyes like never before, making the search for the best eyebrow gels more of a priority. And now, as we trade social distancing for more in-person interactions, well-defined arches are the perfect accompaniment to a first date or friend reunion. “Brow gels groom the brows into place, creating more fluff as well as accentuating brow hairs’ natural luster,” explains René de la Garza, owner of Brow Down Studio in Los Angeles and celebrity brow stylist to the likes of Lizzo and Cardi B. He adds that brow gel can “help seal in the brow shape before using brow pencil.”

When shopping for brow gels, De la Garza recommends looking out for “hydrating and conditioning ingredients” such as ceramides, castor oil, olive oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and marula oil, which will promote brow growth and overall health.

To help you find your new choice product, below you’ll find 9 of the best eyebrow gels to try this summer and beyond.

Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Treatment Gel

If achieving thick, fluffy brows is your goal, lean into Kosas’s new brow treatment gel. Its mousse texture makes for a smooth application process and a full finish. It’s packed with ingredients like castor oil, shea butter, and sunflower oil for added fiber nourishment. Plus it comes in eight different shades—from taupe to gray—to help you find the right tint for you.

Kjaer Weis FeatherTouch Brow Gel

The name of this brow gel says it all. The oversized brush and handle make for an easy application, while the feathery formula allows you to lightly shape, thicken, and define your brows. Rice flower and coconut oil provide moisture to the hair, while lavender calms the surrounding skin.

Brow Down Studio Brow Set

This clear brow gel dries within seconds, making for perfect on-the-go application. “This gel is designed to separate and set the brows in an upward motion,” De la Garza explains. “I love rolling the flake-free formula into the brows with the oversized grooming brush.”

Glossier Boy Brow

This cult classic brow gel can do no wrong when it comes to thickening and moisturizing eyebrows. For conditioning, it includes oleic acid, lecithin, and collagen. Wear it alone or pair it with a brow pencil for extra tint and fluffiness.

Uoma Beauty Brow-Fro Blow Out Gel

Uoma Beauty is the Black-owned beauty brand that has always prioritized shade inclusivity and thoughtful formulation. Its lightweight tinted brow gel holds arches in place with beeswax.

Ilia Essential Brow Natural Volumizing Brow Gel

A unique blend of aloe leaf juice, shea butter, and sunflower seed oil lead the way in this volumizing formula, working together to help maintain soft, conditioned, and flake-free brows. The subtle color tint also makes brows look naturally fuller.

Chanel Le Gel Sourcils Eyebrow Gel

This gel formula hold brows in place throughout the day without hardening or feeling sticky. The cone-shaped brush also offers a precise application experience with a few upward strokes.

Espressoh Hey Broh Brow Gel

This clear brow gel sets the brows just where you want them to be for the rest of the day. The water-based gel formula hydrates the fibers, while the golden flaxseed extract enhances the brow’s natural hue.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Brow MVP Sculpting Wax Pencil & Styler

This brow wax stick is great for those who want a quick and easy solution for holding brows in place all day. The candelilla wax (a plant-based wax substitute for beeswax) formula is resistant to water, so it won’t easily come off. It can be worn alone for a natural look or topped over a pencil for a fuller, tinted look.