Liquid or pencil eyeliner

shays_mum

Liquid for a more intensive stayable look, pencil for a more smudgy softer look.
Gel eh?! never knew about that, is this freely available out there any recommendations pls
I am really having probs putting pencil or anything to line the bottom of my eyes- they really water up badly, getting the pencil wet & then can't do the other eye , any tips anyone?!
Thanks!

devildog

Either/or. Pencil drags more(even if warmed up) and more difficult to get decent line. Liquid easier to get the line but takes a while to dry so end up with a double line!!

ali-t

I find liquid easiest. Bourjois long lasting liquid eyeliner is fab and quite cheap but doesn't smear, smudge or budge!

Emuchops

I buy a cheap black powder eyeshadow-ie Rimmell and wet it-at first you have to do it a lot as the water just soaks in/ or "floats" on the top when its new, so persevere. Once you have a "puddle" use a thin brush (I use a small one from a set of really cheap make up brushes), and apply. I find it much easier than using a liquid eyeliner (despite it still being liquid its easier somehow-less gloopy), and also you can control how dark/light you want it to look.Its also easier to smudge/blend than liquid liner which can look really harsh.
I suppose its the same principle as block mascara. It also lasts for ever.

Alizarin

Pencil! I have a liquid eyeliner but can't get to grips with it. Last time I tried to apply it it smudged horribly and I looked like I'd been punched in both eyes ...

pink_warrior

Pencil...I prefer a softer smoky look. Never tried liquid, I've heard its hard to remove???

And totally off the subject, a post reminded me...if you dampen your brush before applying eyeshadow it gives for a more dramatic look.

MizB

If you are getting older and liquid is too harsh and pencil runs into wrinkles under your eyes try ELF liquid eyeshadow, I use the darkest brown as I am blonde, either go smudgy using the very edge of the applicator, after scraping most of the shadow back into the tube, or use a fine brush and then soften it with a wet brush. You will all cringe but I lick the brush after first applying it and then go over with a bit of a wiggly motion. Works for me. I find the Bobbi Brown eyeliner brush, which has a bit of a curve, easiest to use if you are not to good at even lines.

adelight

liquid(pen) top, pencil bottom