Liquid vs. Pencil liner
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Aug 16, 2011
Preatae M.
I do perfer liquid ova the pencil eyeliners...what bout you?
Aug 16, 2011
Myrna P.
Well I find that no matter what liquid I use it runs..High and Low end. I prefer pencil with a bit of eyeshadow on top of it.
Now I have a question?My eyeliner always runs what am I doing wrong?
Aug 16, 2011
Michelle D.
It depends...liquid liner is good for a good winged look, but not for using on the waterline, but I really hate pencil, so I stick to Gel for the waterline.
Aug 16, 2011
Myrna P.
water line i use urban decay
gotta try the gel liner
Recommendations?
Aug 16, 2011
Jackee M.
I like em all. I love cream/gel/liquid liners for upper lashline, but I do like pencils for my waterline.
Aug 17, 2011
Preatae M.
Thats true, i use pencil on my waterline but it just does'nt last throughout the day, i find myself applying it often.
Aug 17, 2011
Ingvild F.
I love liquid liners, I find them so much easier to use than a pencil for the upper lash line. And it looks a lot better in my opinion too. :)
Aug 17, 2011
Joyce S.
I prefer pencils. More manageable.
Aug 17, 2011
Korie S.
I like to use gel or pencil liners. The reason why I don't use liquid liners is because I always smudge out my top liner so I need something that is smudge-able.
Aug 17, 2011
Rai C.
Between those two I'd choose liquid. I personally prefer gel or cream liner though.
Aug 31, 2011
Shoosh A.
Pencils. I love using Mac's kohl liner!
Aug 31, 2011
Linda D.
It depends honestly. I like to use gel for my top lids and pencil for my bottom water line. If anything I would choose gel. Lasts all day and easier to work with.
Aug 31, 2011
Bylgja S.
I would prefer pencils over liquid.. but mostly i use gel liner, they are the best in my opinion!:)
Aug 31, 2011
Munirah C.
Both?? haha! well, i'm dreadful in applying liquid eyeliner.
But one thing that i like - it gives off a strong black line and is long-lasting!
Pencil is much more forgiving. But sometimes I find it's not as pigmented as liquid. [it's just me, really]. Most of the time, I use pencil for my everyday/work look.
Sep 2, 2011
Chavalier J.
I like gel, but the pencil is safer when applying to the waterline no spillage and then I use liquid liner for the cat eye
Sep 3, 2011
Brittney W.
Pencils are so much more forgiving but liquids have that crisp darkness that makes it worth the risk ;P
Sep 3, 2011
Lena l.
I prefer liquid over pencil any day!!!! I do use pencil on the waterline or if i just want to do a softer look
Sep 4, 2011
Megan B.
i only use liquid on my top lash line! when i use it on my lower lash or waterline, it's just a complete disaster for me.
Sep 6, 2011
Sarirah H.
I find liquid too messy which is a shame because the look can be alot more intense. I've started trying to draw out with a pencil and go over with liquid.
Sep 7, 2011
Stephanie L.
absolutely liquid. i can never get a precise enough line with pencil, so i only use it on my waterline usually. sadly i can't seem to get the hang of gel liner. i love the way it looks but every time i try to use it it ends up smudged all over my face...perhaps i need to invest in a better eyeliner brush.
Sep 8, 2011
Ashley G.
liquid for sure!
Sep 8, 2011
Jordan C.
@mirna: a good one is by black radiance. they sell it at walmart and it doesnt move at all!
Sep 9, 2011
Theresa G.
I love them all : ) I use UD 24/7 liquid eyeliner on the top lid, UD 24/7 pencils on the waterlines and Laura Mercier cake liner to tightlne : )
Sep 9, 2011
Myrna P.
Thanks Jordan :)
Jun 27, 2014
Mari M.
Gel liners
http://youtu.be/QlnCwC4Fkbg