Which type of eyeliner is better?

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Apr 28, 2016

Ellie G.

What is the best type of eyeliner for everyday use? Liquid or pencil? Also black or brown?

Apr 28, 2016

Diana T.

I think it really depends on your own personal preference and style - I personally prefer to use a black waterproof pencil for every day - I like UD 24/7 liners.

Apr 28, 2016

Ellie G.

It is difficult for the pencil eyeliner to move smoothly across my eyelid. Does that mean I should try I different brand or am I not applying it right?

Apr 28, 2016

Diana T.

It could be the brand - like I find the UD pencils to be very smooth and easy to blend - but it could be other things like maybe your skin is dry in that area - do you use an eye cream and/or eye primer before you apply it? Also do you sharpen the pencil often?

Apr 28, 2016

Ellie G.

Which type of eye primer would you recommend?

Apr 28, 2016

Diana T.

Once again I think that depends on you - your skin type and what you want in a primer will determine which one you should use - I find using the same brand primer as the eyeliner/eyeshadow works well - so I use the UD anti-aging one - but I also like the smashbox eye primer as well.

Apr 28, 2016

Ellie G.

Ok thanks!

Apr 28, 2016

Aurora S.

I prefer liquid or gel on my lid since I don't have to worry about having to sharpen the pencil and wasting some product.
I find that with pencils, the tip breaks off with certain ones.

Liquid is good but you just have to get one with a good brush and that depends on the person.
Some prefer ones with bristles, others prefer the felt tip kind.
I find that the ones with bristles can be a tad tricky if the bristles are too long/not dense.

Gel is good cause you can get a brush that works best for you and you can use it on the waterline too.

As far as color, it's really just a preference thing.
Brown can look good/less harsh than black.
When I'm lighter in color I tend to prefer brown but it has to be a deep brown for my taste.

Apr 28, 2016

Lisa S.

I do liquid for the top in black (Kat Von D Tattoo Liner) and a dark brown pencil for the bottom since I am fair complected; I only do all black top/bottom if its for a bold or special occasion otherwise all black is way to harsh for my everyday looks. And L'Oreal Infalliabe twist up pencil is my go-to.

Apr 28, 2016

Lauren J.

I like to use liquid on the top and pencil on the bottom. Kat von d's trooper liquid eyeliner is great.

Apr 28, 2016

Shengmin L.

I like using kohl eyeliner to tight line

Apr 28, 2016

Kat H.

If you want to look more natural, I would stick to brown although for a dramatic look, nothing beats basic black!! Experiment and see what you like...Sometimes I use a gel pencil and smudge it, then use a liquid to make a fine line and my wings. The best liquid for me is NYX - it's waterproof, cheap, easy to use, and lasts all day!

Apr 29, 2016

Nicole A.

I use liquid on the top and mufe aqua black cream liner on the bottom it does not budge.