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Pencil Eyeliner
- I use black pencil eye-liners to line the water-line or tight-line as well as on my lid to push into the base of my lashes for extra pop.
- I use dark blue or grey pencils for the same, if I want a softer look or to bring out the blue in my eyes - also great for those who have brown eyes.
- I use nude pencils in the water-line to make my eyes look bigger and refreshed.
- I use sparkly black mainly on my upper lid if I'm going for a night out and what a bit of sparkle.
1. Rimmel Scandal Eyes (AUD $9.95)
I own this in "black", "deep blue", "nude" and "sparkle black"
This is my go-to pencil eyeliner and I really can't fault it. Good staying power (it's waterproof!) easy application, a range of colours and at a low cost.
2. MAC Softsparkle Eye Pencil in "Night Sky" (AUD $29)
Again, great staying power, gets the job done and adds a bit of sparkle. This one is a limited edition but you can grab these Mac Eye Pencils in "Coffee" or "Ebony". It's a little less smooth in the application process, I find it sometimes tugs on my lids - a firmer consistency than Rimmel Scandal Eyes.
3. Australis Eye Pencil in "Black" (AUD $8.95)
This works perfectly fine as a pencil liner, however it's staying power isn't nearly as good as MAC or Rimmel as it's not waterproof. I would recommend this if you just want to test out pencil eyeliners if it wasn't for the fact that Rimmel Scandal Eyes retails at just a dollar more.
4. Two Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Perfect Black (AUD $26.95)
This eye pencil is very soft with almost a gel-like consistency. It comes with a smudger on the end to get that smudgy/rough look. It's completely budge proof once it sets too! I hardly ever reach for this - I find it a little hard to apply; it's so soft that it's hard to sharpen and it's tough to apply precisely so it ends up in smudges all over my lids. I'm not a smokey-eye kinda gal but on the rare occasion that go there, this is the best eye liner I have for the job.
5. Maybelline Color Show Crayon Khol in "120 Sparkle Grey" (AUD $6.95)
The range of colours in this pencil are great - I'm keen to pick up more colours to have a play around. I picked up the Sparkle Grey colour as I wanted to start experimenting with greys for winter. My eyes are grey-blue so I was hoping to play that up but this grey is far too light and doesn't quite suit me. I'm not too impressed by the formula, probably comparable to the Australis pencil and I haven't worn it long enough to see how long it stays. I think they're great if you're going for a fun pop of colour and, at such a low cost it can't hurt to have a few at your disposal.
Jumbo Eye Pencil
- I use these as a base for eye shadows or as an eyeshadow itself.
6. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (AUD $9.95)
Seeing as there are 45 billion reviews on this I'll keep it short. I own this in "milk", "sparkle nude" and "black bean" and I love them as a base for eyeshadows.
Liquid Eyeliner
- Liquid eyeliners are great when creating any winged look - sharp, precise and super black. They can create a wet look so I often matte it down with a black shadow.
- My lashes are a bit uneven so sometimes I need a pencil liner or eyeshadow to make sure there's no white between my lashes and the liner.
7. Rimmel Glam'Eyes Professional Liquid Liner (AUD $11.95)
I have been reaching for this more and more - living the clean, sharp lines it gives. Sometimes I even use a different liner to create most of my winged look and then just use this for the sharp tip. Easy to control and has a thin pointy tip so it's easy to get it precise.
8. Natio Liquid Eyeliner Black (AUD $14.95)
This was the eyeliner I regret buying the most. I picked this up, desperate for a new liquid liner and tried- oh how I tried to make it work! The formula and colour are perfectly fine, it's the applicator that had me struggling. The tip (that hopefully you can see in the pic) is solid - not a brush or a sponge, but solid plastic. It was like dipping a blunt pencil in product then forcing it onto your lids; as if applying eyeliner isn't difficult enough! Thoroughly disappointed.
Felt Tip Eyeliner
- A relatively new craze - often easy control as it feels like you're using a pen! Great if you want sharp, defined lines.
9. Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner Pen (AUD $32.95)
I loved this Liner Pen - easy to use and budge-proof. I used it up pretty quickly so feel like I didn't get much bang for my buck. I would only recommend this if you're having mega issues getting a winged look, otherwise I say persevere!
Gel/Creme Eyeliners
- Gel or creme eyeliners might not seem like the most popular choice these days but they're certainly showing up a lot more often.
- If you like wearing eyeliner on your upper-lid or think you might be a bit more handy at applying your eyeliner with a brush, this is the way to go!
10. Napoleon Perdis China Doll Gel Liner (AUD $39)
If, for some reason, I was only allowed just one eyeliner product, this would be the one. When I discovered this I used it most days for a year. That's right, this little tiny pot lasted me over year. This is a really great consistency, smudge proof and although it's not marketed as such, from my (accidental) tests seems to be waterproof. I use this for everything. Winged, smokey, eyeshadow base, to fill in the gaps between my eyelashes and occasionally on the waterline. So black, so smooth, so easy to use. It's also hypoallergenic, so for those with sensitive skin like me it's dreamy. Not sure how it stacks up with other gel liners out there, because really, I've never had the urge to try another brand!
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Hope that helped if you're on the hunt for a new eyeliner. What are your best and worst eyeliner experiences?
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