If your eyebrows have become a key part of your signature makeup look, you know that a strong brow starts with the right shape. The best tool to use for getting the perfect shape in place? A brow pencil, which allows for precise lines and thin, hair-like strokes. But don’t waste your time on useless formulas that skip or smudge.

Here are seven smooth, budge-proof (and fool-proof) pencils you need to incorporate into your brow routine if you haven’t already: 

1) The Classic Favorite

                                                    Eyebrow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

It’s the super-fine tip on this pencil that makes it a go-to for countless makeup artists. When applied in faint, tiny strokes, it can actually replicate the look of actual brow hairs. Basically, no one will ever know your brows were filled in. It also comes in a whopping 10 shades.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, Sephora
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2) The Drugstore Dupe

                                                Eyebrow Pencil - Loreal Brow Artist Maker Pencil

This fine-tip pencil is ideal for those with thinner brows who are wanting natural-looking results. Although this formula doesn’t apply quite a as smoothly as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, it’s a solid choice for a drugstore alternative.

L’Oréal Paris Brow Artist Maker Pencil, Lifestyle
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3) The Scented Pencil

Eyebrow Pencil - Chocolate Brownie

Kind of like a calligraphy pen, the color concentration and application of this pencil changes based on how you hold it. Use the pointed tip or straight edge for drawing lines, or use the flat angle to deposit the color without any harsh strokes. Oh, it also smells like brownies (hence the name), which is always a bonus.

Too Faced Chocolate Brow-nie Cocoa Powder Brow Pencil, Sephora 
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4) The All-in-One

Eyebrow Pencil - Benefit Contour Pro

The only brow tool you’ll need, this clicky pen includes four different shades in one convenient pencil. Use the two darker pencils to add dimension while you fill in your brows, and use the two lighter shades to clean up and highlight the edges.

Benefit Cosmetics Brow Contour Pro 4-In-1 Defining & Highlighting Pencil, Glamazle
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5) The Waterproof Pencil

Eyebrow Pencil - Kat Von D-Signature Brow

This unique pencil is shaped like an oval so that in addition to a sharp edge and pointed tip, the user also has a rounded option for the most precise application. After it sets, this formula is waterproof and won’t break up or flake off even after long hours of wear.

Kat Von D Signature Brow Precision Pencil, Sephora
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6) The Precision Spoolie

Eyebrow Pencil - Maybelline - Total Temptation - Eyebrow Definer Pencil

The diamond-shaped tip of this pencil allows for many different pencil strokes, but it’s the unique spoolie on the end that makes it stand out. The short, fluffy brush allows for precision brushing, which makes customizing your brow shape even easier.

Maybelline New York Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil, Binge
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7) The Budget Favourite

Eyebrow Pencil - Nyx Micro Brow

Fake your brows to perefction with this affordable drugstore brow pencil. It’s long-wear formula and tenny tip is almost as good as it’s high-end counterparts.

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow, Lifestyle
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