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How to Get a Laminated Brow Look with Clear Eyebrow Laminating Gel

By Brooke Sager

If your social media FYP is flooded with the latest and greatest beauty trends, then surely youโ€™re no stranger to the laminated brow look, aka full, feathered and pigmented brows that stay put and make a statement.


What is brow lamination, you ask? Whether you have naturally bushy brows that need grooming or thin brows that could use a lift, this popular technique is often done in a salon and creates gorgeous brow definition to give your eyebrows a wide-awake look that stays put for six to eight weeks.


There are downsides to professionally laminating your brows, though: it often comes with lengthy appointments, a hefty price tag, and no-budge pigment that youโ€™re committed to (at least for a bit).


Looking for an easy and affordable way to achieve pro-grade laminated brows at home that you can wash off EOD? Skip the salon appointment and say hello to our new Brow Laminating Gel, a lightweight, clear-drying brow gel that delivers our strongest e.l.f.ing hold yet! This must-have product features a dual-ended applicator that makes it easy to sculpt, shape, and set your brows with total precision, while the flake- and water-resistant formula really locks down your look (no unwanted stiffness here!).


Weโ€™re here to give you the full scoop on our latest launch (and how it compares to our other e.l.f.ing amazing brow products!), plus a step-by-step to help you master the look of enviable laminated brows.

7 Steps to Laminated Brows

On a mission to achieve beautifully molded brows at home but donโ€™t know where to start? Hereโ€™s how to nail the laminated brow technique in seven easy steps using our clear eyebrow gel:


Pro Tip: Like with all makeup products, correct application is key in mastering your desired final look. With our Brow Laminating Gel, only a little product comes out at first, so you may need to dip the brush into the product a few times to get the right amount of gel to shape and set your brows to perfection.


  • Step 1: Pat your brow hairs and the skin around your brow area dry to prep for a long-lasting look.
  • Step 2: Using the precision spoolie (with NO product on it), brush your brow hairs up and out. Grooming your brow hairs first will help ensure a smooth application of your brow gel.
  • Step 3: Apply a small amount of Brow Laminating Gel onto your brows with the spoolie, brushing the hairs back and forth to fully cover them with product. Pro Tip: A little gel goes a long way. You want to ensure you use enough so that it can hold your brows in place. 
  • Step 4: Shape your brows with the comb end, then gently press up and out into your brows with the brush to set hairs in place.
  • Step 5: Let it dry and set your look before moving on to the next step!
  • Step 6: To really hit it home with that microbladed look, fill in sparse areas with a micro-fin brow pencil by drawing in fine, individual brow hairs where needed.
  • Step 7: Create even more definition by applying a bit of concealer around the upper and lower edges of your brows using a flat concealer brush.

What Eyebrow Product Should You Use to Laminate Your Brows?

If youโ€™re looking for one single makeup product to help you nail the brow lamination technique at home, youโ€™ve met your e.l.f.ing match with our Brow Laminating Gel.


Strong-as-e.l.f. hold to lock down your look? Check. A lightweight, flake-resistant formula that wonโ€™t stiffen so your brows look extra fluffy? Check. A universal clear gel that works on all brows? Check. A dual-ended applicator for effortless grooming and sculpting? Check. An affordable $8 price tag? Check!

Woman applying laminating brow gel to her eyebrow

Pro Tip: Like with all makeup products, correct application is key in mastering your desired final look. With our Brow Laminating Gel, only a little product comes out at first, so you may need to dip the brush into the product a few times to get the right amount of gel to shape and set your brows to perfection.

What is the Difference Between e.l.f.โ€™s Brow Laminating Gel, Brow Lift, and Soap Brow?

Weโ€™ve got you covered with a wide range of brow makeup products to help you create full, lifted eyebrows that wowโ€”from our new Brow Laminating Gel to our Brow Lift and Soap Brow. If youโ€™re wondering, โ€œWhat the e.l.f. is the difference and which one should I use?,โ€ allow us break it down:

  • Our Brow Laminating Gel boasts our strongest hold yet (think of it almost like an eyebrow glue stick). The water-resistant formula goes on white and dries clear for a natural finish, while the unique 3-in-1 applicator lets you work quickly to brush, sculpt, and set your brows for a long-lasting laminated look.

Comparison chart of e.l.f. Eyebrow Products
  • Our Brow Lift is an extreme-hold eyebrow shaping wax that holds your brows in place for a lifted feathered look. The gel-wax hybrid formula delivers a clear, glossy finish that complements all skin tones and brow colors, and applies easily with our Brow Lift Applicator.
  •  Our Soap Brow pomade is a must-have for achieving the fluffy โ€œsoap browโ€ look of your dreams. The dry soap formula delivers firm hold with a matte finish, instantly activates with water, and applies easily with our Brow Lift Applicator for a seamless, mess-free application.

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