Boy Brow Arch Pomade pencil

Glossier Boy Brow Arch puts pomade inside a mechanical pencil. The tip is shaped two ways in one, so a single tool handles both fine hair-like strokes and broader fill — and the formula resists water and smudging once it's on.

Format	Mechanical pomade pencil with a 2-in-1 custom tip
Texture	Soft, creamy pomade — glides with no tugging or skipping
Wear	Long-wearing, water- and smudge-resistant
Shades	A range built to match hair colour
Formula notes	Vegan · gluten-free · cruelty-free · no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone or sulfates

What it actually does

• Two tools in one tip. The custom shape lets you switch between detail work and filling a wider area without swapping products, which is what makes the application dimensional.
• Pomade payoff, pencil control. Glossier's pitch is that you get the creamy texture and strong colour of a poured pomade with the precision and convenience of a mechanical pencil.
• Doesn't drag. It's formulated to glide smoothly with no tugging or skipping over the brow, which matters when you're drawing short strokes.
• Survives the day. The formula is water- and smudge-resistant for long wear.
• Keeps the pigment anchored. A botanical clay complex holds the colour in place for all-day comfort, per the brand.
• Conditions while it colours. A coconut moisturiser is included to keep the brow hairs soft and smooth-looking.

Reported consumer results

Glossier reports the following from a two-week third-party consumer study with 34 participants aged 28 to 50:

• 100% agreed their brows looked natural with more realistic dimension
• 97% agreed it enhanced brow shape and colour
• 94% agreed it was impactful from a single stroke

Brand-reported self-assessed results from a third-party consumer study. Individual results vary.

How to use

1. Use the fine edge for strokes. Short, hair-direction marks where the brow is thin.
2. Use the broader edge to fill. Soften and build the body of the brow, especially through the middle.
3. Define the arch and tail. A little extra precision at the arch and out towards the tail sets the shape.
4. Layer a gel over the top if you want hold. A brow gel-pomade brushed upward grooms the hairs; this pencil handles colour and shape.

Is it right for you?

Questions

What does "2-in-1 tip" actually mean?

The tip is shaped so one side gives you fine, precise strokes and the other covers more ground for filling. That's how you get dimension out of a single pencil.

How is this different from a brow gel-pomade?

Different jobs. This pencil draws colour and shape into the brow; a gel-pomade combs the existing hairs up and holds them. Plenty of people use both, pencil first.

Does it need sharpening?

No — it's a mechanical pencil, so you twist the pomade core up as you use it.

Will it hold up in heat and humidity?

The formula is water- and smudge-resistant and built for long wear, which is the relevant spec for a hot, humid day.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with refunds returned to the original payment method within 15–30 days.