Nailing the perfect arch can seem like an art form, and if you’re dealing with a barely there set of brows, it can feel like all hope is lost. Luckily, there are plenty of eyebrow growth serums that can boost your fullness and help you reach #browgoals. The catch? You’ll need to be patient.
Meet Our Experts: Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Sonia Batra, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-host of The Doctors, Ranella Hirsch, MD, FAAD, dermatologist based in Boston, Julie Karen, MD, co-founder of CompleteSkinMD in New York City and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, Geeta Yadav, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology, Dustin Portela, DO, board-certified dermatologist in Idaho, Lian Mack, MD, board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Claire Wolinsky, MD, board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Just make sure to shop smart—that means scouting out serums that contain peptides (which encourage hair growth) and ingredients that can help with inflammation (which can interfere with hair follicles), says Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
So you don't have to squint to read the ingredient lists, we asked dermatologists to tell us which eyebrow growth serums actually work. There are the formulas the experts say will give you thicker, bolder brows.
1. Rogaine Extra Strength 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution
Forget that this is typically thought of as a product for men. “Apply the 5 percent formula with a Q-tip twice a week,” says Sonia Batra, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and co-host of The Doctors. “It will improve circulation to the hair follicles, retain eyebrow hair, and promote growth.”
2. Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash Plus Brow Enhancing Serum
The vitamins and botanicals in this formula help condition lashes, which improves the look of brows, so it’s the go-to pick of Ranella Hirsch, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Boston.
3. Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil for Hair, Lashes, & Brows
Bummer alert: Not every product is going to work, says Julie Karen, MD, co-founder of CompleteSkinMD in New York City and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center. But since castor oil is known to help promote hair growth, this chemical-free option is worth a shot.
4. RevitaLash Cosmetics Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner
Brittle brows are a thing, but a thin application of this can help solve the problem. “This contains hair-conditioning ingredients, alongside peptides that may stimulate eyebrow growth,” Dr. Zeichner says
5. Kosas Full Lash and Brow Serum
To get a bold brow, it’s not just about what you see—under the surface you need a solid hair shaft, Dr. Zeichner says. This conditioning potion deeply soaks into the roots of your hair follicle so your brows grow in shiny, full, and healthy.
6. Kosas GrowPotion Fluffy Brow + Lash Boosting Serum
This brow-boosting serum contains the ideal trifecta of ingredients for healthier hair growth, says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology: peptides, keratin, and vitamin B5 (panthenol). And because it doesn't contain any prostaglandins or prostaglandin analogues, you won't run the risk of complications like hyper-pigmentation with frequent use.
Kosas GrowPotion Fluffy Brow + Lash Boosting Serum
7. Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum
"One of the most popular and effective ingredients to look for is a prostaglandin or prostaglandin analogue, like bimatoprost in prescription-strength formula Latisse," says Dr. Yadav. But if a dermatologist visit isn't in the cards, there's another alternative that works just as well, she says: isopropyl cloprostenate, which can be found in this hardworking serum.
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum
8. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
You don't have to spend a pretty penny to get the brows you've always wanted. "[This] serum contains several different peptides designed to support hair growth," says Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist in Idaho.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
9. RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum
Lian Mack, MD touts sister product RapidLash for making her own lashes lusher and longer, and the brow version is just as effective. It's more affordable than most, but packs a powerful punch, thanks to a winning combination of fortifying proteins, stimulating peptides, and nourishing conditioners.
10. NULASTIN Brow Enhancing Serum
It may not contain any prostaglandin, but those with sensitive skin will appreciate that. Plus, this hardworking formula does have Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 to stimulate keratin genes, says Claire Wolinsky, MD. The brand also touts results from their own clinical studies that show improvement and growth of eyebrow hair in just 12 weeks.
Brigitt Earley
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