A clean eyebrow gel has become a daily staple of mine to tame and polish my brows. I tried Kosas Air Brow Tinted Gel, and this is my honest review.
Whether I'm wearing makeup or not (more often not), I typically swipe some brow gel on my eyebrows to feel polished a put-together in just a few seconds. I've tried a few different clean formulas, both tinted and clear, and have a few opinions. (This is my favorite clear brow gel.) I recently tried Kosas' clean eyebrow gel in a tinted formula. Here is my full, honest review.
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Why You Need a Clean Brow Gel
A brow gel instantly makes your whole face look more put together without the need for dramatic, painful, or costly treatments. Simply swipe a thin coat of product across your brows with the wand that looks like a mini mascara spoolie, and your brows are tamed and cleaned up in mere seconds, giving your face a more polished look whether you are wearing makeup or not. It's truly a game changer. And since I use this every day (and you will too once you try it!) using a clean formula ensures that you're not using any toxic, harsh, or irritating ingredients on your skin and near your eyes. Luckily, there are several brands making clean brow gels.
A clean, tinted mousse-gel available in 10 shades for airy, feathery brows, boosted by hair care actives that condition and support full brow health.
Meet the Product: Kosas Air Brow Tinted Gel
What It Is: A clean, tinted moussey-gel for airy, feathery brows, boosted by hair care actives that condition and support full brow health.
What It Claims: According to the website, the gel boasts a 94% visible increase in brow volume immediately after application (from fine to extremely thick), and 100% of testers agreed that brows had the ideal amount of tint, the product was buildable, dried quickly and does not flake. - Kosas Website
Kosas Air Brow: My Honest Review
Ingredients: 7/10
Kosas formulates all of their products free of over 2,700 chemicals, meeting the standards for the EU and Credo beauty's clean list. Bonus points for haircare actives, including castor oil, vitamin B5 and peptides for fuller, healthier brows. EWG gives it a score of 4.
Experience: 9/10
I found the wand and spoolie were just about the perfect size for easily applying to brows without making a mess. The packaging is nice, and there is no noticeable smell. The gel did seem to dry out a just a little more quickly than other formulas I've used.
Performance: 8/10
Overall, this is a good brow gel. It is easy to apply and gives just about the perfect amount of color for filling in sparse areas. It lifts brows and holds them in place all day without flaking. I love that there were so many shades to choose from, making it easy to find a tint that looks natural for just about every skin tone and brow color. I do prefer a natural look most days, so the color and stiffness of the hold are a little much for me.
Value: 8/10
The price point is in line with other clean brow gels, and the tube offers a generous amount. My only issue was that it started to dry out a little at the end before I'd used the whole thing (though I'm slow to use a full tube of anything since I don't wear makeup every day).
Overall: 8/10
Overall Impressions
For days that I wear a full face of makeup, Kosas Air Brow is a great clean brow gel. The color and texture fill in my sparse areas and hairs that are starting to go white (already?!) without the need for using a pencil, too (though you certainly can use both). The hold is strong without flaking, so it's great if you need a formula that lasts all day without budging. Kosas offers 10 different shades and a clear version, making it easy to find one that looks natural with your coloring. I went with the soft brown, which is described as "light brown/dark blonde". The color was true to the description, and worked well for my brows on days I wear a full face of makeup. it might be a little too much on no makeup days - for those days, I opt for my favorite clear gel. Overall, this is a great pick for those who want to fill in, tame, and volumize brows with just one clean product.
Buy It: Kosas Air Brow Tinted Brow Gel
- Reviewer Stats
- Age: 30s
- Hair Type: Oily + Color Treated
- Skin Type: Oily/Combo
- Concern: Breakouts + Preventing fine lines
