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Eyeliner is a magical thing. I’m not saying it can solve all the world’s problems, but putting it on in the morning usually makes me feel a little better about the day ahead. During finals, we could all use that boost. Since starting to use eyeliner in high school I have tried several different types and brands. I’m super loyal to my favorite kind, but I recognize that all of them have their pros and cons. Here is the (mostly) exhaustive list of eyeliners and how best to use them.
- Pencil
This is probably where most people start with eyeliner, they’re great for a smudged, rock star look but it can be really difficult to achieve a smooth line with them.
Pros: Easy to find, fairly inexpensive, more color variety than some other kinds, Pencils last longer so you really get your money’s worth.
Cons: Smudges, hard to apply, you need to own a pencil sharpener, not versatile
Brand I recommend: Rimmel SpecialEyes Precision Eyeliner Pencil. It goes on nicely for a pencil and it stays on really well.
- Liquid
This is what most of the beauty bloggers and professionals use. It makes a beautiful line, if you can use it correctly.
Pros: Beautiful line, you don’t have to pay very much for good quality, available in waterproof
Cons: This stuff is hard to use. It can take ages to get that perfect line
Brand I recommend: Sephora Colorful Waterproof Eyeliner. Comes in several great colors and has a fairly manageable brush, plus it will stay on through ANYTHING.
- Gel
This one is a little harder to find, especially in a reasonable price range, and it requires an eyeliner brush, but it’s the absolute best!
Pros: Same smooth line as liquid, but much easier to manage, stays on nicely
Cons: Usually expensive, can dry out if you aren’t careful
Brand I recommend: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner. It’s a total splurge, but I think it’s absolutely worth it!
- Kohl
One of the oldest forms of makeup, there’s a reason it’s stuck around for so long.
Pros: Bold, dark line, goes on smoothly, can be pretty cheap
Cons: smudges easily, hard to make a thin line
Brand I recommend: Rimmel ScandalEyes. Fantastic bang for your buck, and it creates a really nice line, as long as you’re careful not to smudge it.
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