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The 12 Best Eyebrow Growth Serums for Fuller Brows

Sparse, patchy, over-plucked brows have finally met their match

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Beauty trends come and go, but bushy, natural brows will always remain a staple. While pencils, tints, pomades, gels, and more can create the illusion of fullness, the best eyebrow growth serum is the most effective way to quite literally address the root of the problem.

Similar to your go-to skincare staples, these formulas include key ingredients, like peptides, antioxidants, and amino acids, that keep hair follicles well-nourished while supporting healthy growth for months. “The ingredients used for eyebrow growth serums are similar to those used for eyelashes,” dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand tells Bazaar. “Peptides can lead to enhanced thickness and length; amino acids can help with hair breakage; hyaluronic acid, vitamins B5, C, and E protect and condition the hairs; and botanical ingredients like white tea, licorice, and rose support the health of your brows.”

Consistent application (and a bit of patience) are key when growing fuller, fluffier brows. Experts recommend applying one of the best eyebrow growth serums once, even twice, a day for noticeable, long-lasting results. After testing some of the most popular serums, we tapped Houshmand and other experts for their top picks, along with recommendations on using these products effectively. Keep scrolling for the favorites beauty lovers are raving about.


Dermatologist Recommended

RevitaLash Cosmetics RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner

RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner

Pros

  • Cruelty-free and vegan
  • Hypoallergenic

Cons

  • Has a flock tip applicator instead of a spoolie

Multiple derms mentioned RevitaBrow as their top choice for eyebrow growth. “It has peptides, biotin, lipids, and panthenol, which in combination can condition and strengthen brow hair while preventing brittleness and leading to shine and fullness,” says board-certified dermatologist Matthew Elias. Apply the product nightly for the best results.

  • Key ingredients: Peptides, biotin, lipids, green tea, ginseng, calendula
  • Size: 3 milliliters

Customer review: “I can’t even begin to tell you the difference this has made in my eyebrows. Before this, they were sparse and fell out easily. Now, they are fluffy and full. I feel 10 years younger!”—Kate

Best for Lashes and Brows

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum

Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free and vegan
  • Oil-free formula works well under makeup

Cons

  • Some reviewers found it irritated their eyes when used as a lash serum

The beauty of this affordable serum from The Ordinary is that it works on both brows and lashes. It uses caffeine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, and four peptide complexes to nourish hair while increasing its density. Swipe on the serum twice daily, and expect to see increased length and volume in about four weeks.

  • Key ingredients: Peptides, caffeine, trifolium pratense flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract
  • Size: 5 milliliters

What our editors are saying: "This is one of the least expensive brow and lash serums out there, but it still packs a punch with proven hair-health ingredients like caffeine and peptides." – Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director

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Best for Patchy Brows

Obagi Medical Nu-Cil Eyebrow Boosting Serum

Nu-Cil Eyebrow Boosting Serum

Pros

  • Non-greasy
  • May also darken brow hair color

Cons

  • Not suitable for use as an eyelash serum

This top-rated serum from Obagi Medical targets the anagen phase of the brow growth cycle, when hair follicles actively produce new hair cells and lengthen existing hairs. And, it contains hyaluronic acid to keep your skin happy, too.

The powerful formula works best when applied to freshly cleansed skin, before the rest of your skincare routine. With nightly use, you may see sparse spots start to fill out within a few months.

  • Key ingredients: Biotin, panthenol, lipid compound, hyaluronic acid
  • Size: 6 milliliters

Customer review: “Be consistent. [It] took about four weeks for me to see them filling in. Now, two months later, they are completely full. My esthetician noticed it and asked what I was using.”

Best for Daytime Use

Olaplex Browbond Building Serum

Browbond Building Serum

Pros

  • Doubles as a brow gel
  • May also help minimize gray hair growth

Cons

  • Gel formula better suited for daytime use than overnight

Olaplex’s brow serum utilizes the same bond-building peptide technology as the brand’s beloved haircare products. It also features an innovative new peptide that discourages hair graying, along with soothing, nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and oat extract.

The serum is formulated as a clear brow gel, so you can easily toss it in your makeup bag and swipe it on as part of your five-minute morning routine. With consistent use, some reviewers reported seeing fuller, younger-looking brows in as little as a few weeks.

  • Key ingredients: Biotin, peptides
  • Size: 8 milliliters

What our editors are saying: “My brows thinned a lot after having my son, but Olaplex’s brow serum helped bring them back to life. It works!” —JR

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Best for Over-Plucked Brows

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum

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GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free
  • Reviewers say you'll see results within a month

Cons

  • Contains synthetic prostaglandin analogues
  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy

Grande Cosmetics' cult-favorite GrandeLash serum is a known favorite of Bazaar beauty editors and TikTok ophthalmologists—and the brand's brow serum is no different. The hair growth treatment can be applied morning and night, thanks to a clear, non-greasy formula that plays nice with brow pencils and tinted gels. If you're a textbook over-plucker, this one's for you.

  • Key ingredients: Amino acids, isopropyl cloprostenate, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E
  • Size: 3 milliliters

What our editors are saying: "I'm an avid fan of the brand's lash serum, and the brow serum works just as fast but with a wider applicator, which makes it easy to apply on the brow." —Katie Intner, beauty market and commerce editor

Best Budget

Pronexa by Hairgenics Lavish Lash Eyelash and Brow Serum

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Lavish Lash Eyelash and Brow Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Can also be used as an eyelash growth serum

Cons

  • Should only be applied at night

Those on a tight budget can still enjoy thicker, fuller brows with this Amazon reviewer-loved serum. It features a blend of peptides and botanical extracts that support hair growth without irritating your skin or eyes. At $20 per bottle, it's significantly more affordable than other brow serums on the market.

  • Key Ingredients: Myrostoyl hexapeptide-16 and myrostoyl hexapeptide-17 complex, biotin, hyaluronic acid, swertia japonica extract
  • Size: 3 mililiters

Customer review: “I have naturally thick eyebrows; however, years of waxing and plucking have caused some sparseness. Since using Lavish Lash, I’ve noticed growth. I will definitely recommend and buy this product again.”—Cynthia

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Best for Thin Brows

Augustinus Bader The Eyebrow & Lash Enhancing Serum

The Eyebrow & Lash Enhancing Serum

Pros

  • Prostaglandin-free
  • Cruelty-free

Cons

  • No spoolie applicator

The brand behind culty skincare essentials like The Rich Cream and Ultimate Soothing Cream now has a gentle, two-in-one serum for brows and lashes. It uses Augustinus Bader's signature Trigger Factor Complex, a proprietary blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins, and peptides, to boost hair growth and thickness in as little as four weeks.

  • Key ingredients: Roselle extract, safflower extract, biotin, hyaluronic acid, castor Oil
  • Size: 8 mililiters

What our editors are saying: "This formula is easy to apply on both brows and lashes, thanks to the flexible brush. Plus, it never irritates my skin." —KI

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Typology L37 Eyebrow & Eyelash Serum

L37 Eyebrow & Eyelash Serum

Pros

  • Prostaglandin-free

Cons

  • Not recommended for use with lash extensions

Despite being effective, serums with prostaglandin analogues like isopropyl cloprostenate and bimatoprost can often cause irritation. So, if you’ve got sensitive skin or eye issues, start with this gentle L37 Lash and Brow Serum from Typology. The vegan formula is 96 percent naturally derived, with powerhouse ingredients like castor oil, pea peptides, and panthenol.

  • Key Ingredients: Pea peptides, castor oil, biotinyl-GHK, panthenol
  • Size: 15 milliliters

Customer review: “I’ve been using it every night for about one month. My lashes are supple and seem longer and better curved. My eyebrows that had disappeared due to over-invasive plucking are starting to grow back.”

Best for Sensitive Skin

Vegamour GRO Brow Serum

GRO Brow Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free and vegan-friendly
  • Oil-free

Cons

  • Features a flocked tip applicator instead of a spoolie

Created by the hair growth experts at Vegamour, this popular GRO Brow serum is safe for daily use on sensitive skin. The vegan formula harnesses the power of natural plant actives, including mung beans and red clover. You should start to notice visible results after one to two months of consistent application.

  • Key ingredients: Lactic acid, biotin, zinc, red clover, mung bean
  • Size: 3 mililiters

Customer review: “I’ve used this product for about three years, and slowly but surely, my over-plucked brows have thickened. Great product, easy on my sensitive skin.”—Edie

For Fast Results

RapidLash RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum

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RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free
  • Doubles as brow gel

Cons

  • Not prostaglandin-free

There's a reason this brow-enhancing serum has rapid in its name. It's packed with fortifying proteins, hair growth-stimulating polypeptides, and nourishing plant extracts to help you experience healthier, fuller-looking brows in mere weeks. The gel formula goes on clear and sets brows in place for hours, so it's great for daytime use.

Key ingredients: Keratin, biotin, vitamin B5, polypeptides, apple fruit cell extract, sweet almond extract

Size: 3 mililiters

Customer review: “It's working quickly. I have been using RapidLash for a little over three weeks, and I already have visible results. More hair is growing, filling in the bald spots.”

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Best Viral

Kosas GrowPotion Fluffy Brow + Lash Boosting Serum

GrowPotion Fluffy Brow + Lash Boosting Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free and vegan
  • Prostaglandin-free
  • Safe for sensitive skin

Cons

  • Some reviewers say it leaves behind a sticky film

You've probably seen this viral brow growth serum in many GRWM videos, whether you realized it or not. Kosas's GrowPotion formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and 97 percent naturally derived, making it a popular pick for the clean beauty crowd. The product's key ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, vegan keratin, and peptides, can help thicken and lengthen your lashes, too.

Key ingredients: Peptide trio, vegan keratin, provitamin B5

Customer review: “I have one eyebrow that is very overplucked, and I’ve only been using it on that eyebrow...I can see a sustained difference. It’s not just one or two hairs; my eyebrow looks better and more balanced with the other one.”

Best for Patchy Brows

Milk Makeup Kush Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum

Kush Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum

Pros

  • Cruelty-free and vegan-friendly
  • Formulated without prostaglandin

Cons

  • Some reviewers found it stung their eyes when used as a lash serum

Sick of penciling in sparse patches? Try this popular, prostaglandin-free eyebrow growth serum from Milk Makeup. As part of the brand's viral Kush line, it's powered by hemp-derived cannabis seed extract, which keeps brows (and lashes!) hydrated and conditioned for optimal growth. The tiny applicator tip makes it easy to target specific parts of your brows that need a boost.

  • Key ingredients: Cannabis seed extract, plant peptides, quinoa, aloe, vitamin B5
  • Size: 3.5 mililiters

Customer review: “I have naturally thick eyebrows, but they’re thinner on the tail. After finishing a whole tube of this, my brows look so much fuller! I also have super stubby lashes, and while the difference in my lashes isn’t super dramatic, I have definitely noticed they’re longer and fuller.”

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Meet the experts

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Are eyebrow growth serums safe?

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Yes, eyebrow growth serums are generally considered safe. But, if you experience itching, swelling, or redness in the area, discontinue use and contact your doctor. “These are signs you could be allergic to the ingredients,” Houshmand warns. We recommend patch-testing any product on your inner forearm before using it on your brows themselves.

Prostaglandin analogues, a common ingredient in serums for eyebrow and eyelash growth, are highly effective at stimulating hair growth, but they come with potential side effects like skin irritation and darkening. Products with prostaglandin should not be used during pregnancy.

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Do eyebrow growth serums actually work?

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In short, yes. Eyebrow growth serums work by stimulating the growth of new hair and helping existing hairs grow longer and stronger. And just so you know, overused tweezers aren't exclusively to blame for hair loss. Thinning can be caused by a variety of factors that are hard to control, including diet, stress, and hormones.

Even the best brow growth serum on the market can't magically give you Cara Delevingne-level brows overnight. Just like any other treatment serum, such as lash serums or retinol, the key to growing out your brows is patience and persistence. Due to hair growth cycles, you'll need to use a product for multiple weeks to months to start seeing visible results.

Do traditional hair growth formulas work for brow growth?

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Minoxidil or Rogaine can help with brow growth,” says board-certified dermatologist Sarika Snell. “It promotes the anagen growth phase of the hair follicle. I tell patients to use it once per day [using a spoolie] and wash their hands with soap and water after applying it, so they don't grow hair anywhere else on their face.” For even more brow-growing power, try a prescription for Latisse, the gold standard of hair regrowth treatments.

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