Guide To: Eye Liners

Eye Liners are a really important step in the makeup application process because it defines and can shape the eye. 

If you want to define your eye or change the shape, then finding a good eye liner is a must! We’ve found some perfect liners ranging in formula so you can get the perfect eye liner to make your eye look pop! All of these eye liner finds are long lasting and look amazing on the eye, and as a plus, most of these liners come in a variety of colors!

Pencil Eye Liner:

Pencil liners are perfect for a quick liner look and are good for starting out with liner because they can be blended and removed easily with makeup remover.

High End: You’ll love the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil because it stays on for the entire day and night and comes in over 40 beautiful shades that you can use on your waterline, lash line, or anywhere else! These liners are $20 each and are perfect for an eye liner junkie!

Photo: Urban Decay

Affordable: A great affordable option for a pencil liner is the Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner which is only $3. While this pencil comes in 6 shades, it is still very long lasting and will not move from your eye so its perfect for the waterline!

Photo: Rimmel London

Liquid Eye Liner:

Liquid eye liner creates the most beautiful looks that you constantly see on Instagram and that is because it is super pigmented and easy to create, once you are experienced. For liquid liners you’ll want to find a long lasting liner that will stay put all day.

High End: You’ll love this Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner because it does just that! This eye liner stays put and will not move on the eye unless removed with makeup remover. This liner is perfect for long days or nights and is very easy to use. You’ll also love that it comes in 12 beautiful shades and is $22.

Photo: Sephora

Affordable: A great drugstore liquid liner is the NYX Matte Liquid Liner which also has incredible staying power and is very small so you can create a very precise eye liner look. The best part: this liner is only $7!

Photo: NYX

Gel Eye Liner:

Gel eye liner is great for people who like extra control over product because these liners come in a pot and you create the liner look with a liner brush. This allows for specialized application and when stored properly can last a long time.

High End: The Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner is a must for gel liner lovers! This liner stays all day and the formula is ultra creamy so you can create the perfect liner look without pulling on your eye. This liner also comes in 7 shades and is $26.

Photo: Bobbi Brown

Affordable: Another great drugstore find for eye liners is the Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner which is only $9. Much like the other liners, this liner lasts all day and actually comes with a brush you can use with the pot. If you are just starting out with Gel liner, then this one is perfect because it is affordable and includes a brush!

Photo: Ulta

Eye liners are a must in a makeup lovers kit and you’ll slay in any of the liners mentioned above!