The best brow lamination kits if you don't want to commit to the treatment

A little scroll through TikTok or Instagram will confirm that the slicked-up brow look is still very much a go-to. But for those who don’t want to commit to the brow lamination treatment—either for cost reasons or because they don’t want to sport the look 24/7—the best brow lamination kits are the next best thing. 

The truth is that several of the best eyebrow make-up products can also create that slicked-up look on a temporary basis. I have several favourites but, to get a professional’s insight, I also asked make-up artist Brooke Simons to share her thoughts on some of the best products for a brow lamination look. 

Ahead, you’ll find my picks of the top brow lamination products that you can keep in your make-up bag; each one is demonstrated on one eyebrow so you can see a clear before and after, without the assistance of my usual best brow pencil so you can see its results in isolation. 

The best brow lamination kits for an instant lifted look

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze

Arguably one of the biggest names in brow make-up, as Simons puts it: “Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Freeze is very lovely if you’re after a very slick look as it’s a great gel texture.” It’s completely clear and easy to apply, and the results are one of the closest to actual brow lamination that I’ve come across. It is one of the more expensive options, and if you opt for the separate applicator this will set you back another £17, but there’s no arguing with those results. 

2. NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue 

Some of the best brow gels can also mimic the look of lamination, including this long-time fave of mine, NYX Professional Makeup’s Brow Glue. This little tube is a truly sticky formula that’ll keep that brushed-up look in place. When it starts getting old it can take a little more brushing to distribute it through your brows evenly, but it certainly achieves that laminated look.

3. e.l.f. Cosmetics The Brow Lift Clear

Another formula that comes in a sturdy little pot, the results of e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ultra-affordable Brow Lift Clear are very similar to those of ABH’s Brow Freeze; like you’ve actually been for a brow lamination appointment. Again, you’ll have to buy the applicator separately for an extra £4, but those slicked-up results can’t be denied. 

4. Refy Brow Sculpt

This is the best of the trio of Refy Beauty brow products, in my opinion. Not only that, but if ever there was a hallmark that this is an excellent product, Simons says this is her current “absolute favourite”, both in her professional kit and personal make-up bag. “Quite a lot of product comes off on the brush, so I give it a good twist to remove some of the excess before applying,” she says. “It’s important you do this as you don’t want too much product to be applied to your brows and leave any residue. It also has a brush on the other end, so you can use this to style the brows as you want them.” Don't forget to keep the enclosed brush clean to prevent old product building up and transferring on to your brows. 

5. Too Faced Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax 

Too Faced describes its Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax as being inspired by the original Hollywood soap brows technique. It’s quite a runny formula that you quickly comb through your brows before it sets in place and locks them down for the day—and the results have serious staying power. Like Refy’s option, this comes with a very handy two-in-one brush and comb that’s hidden inside the lid. 

6. L'Oréal Paris Plump & Set Brow Serum

Another High Street hero is L’Oreal Paris’s take on lasting brows, which also comes with ingredients that nourish your brows (namely vitamin B5, castor oil and hyaluronic acid). It won’t give you the dramatic results of some of these brow lamination kits or hold quite as well, but it’s nice for a softer take on the look—ideal if sometimes you think a proper lamination looks a bit severe for your taste.