We can all agree that lipstick and eyeliner are among the first or only (for noobs like this writer) encounters in the world of beauty and makeup. I still remember buying my first eyeliner during college, and it has been an irreplaceable part of my vanity since then. Eyeliner can really transform your eyes, and many people prefer it even after creating their beautiful eye looks. As of now, there are many kinds of eyeliner available in the market, and your process of acing the impossible art of matching both eyes depends on the kind you choose. So, read on to find out which eyeliner works the best, along with the styles you can create with them.
EyeLiner 101: 5 Best Types Of Eyeliners For Perfect Eye Makeup
Pencil Eyeliner
₹199
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Pencil eyeliners will be your best friend if you are a beginner. They are easily available in the market at various prices and are easiest to use. The best part about them is that you can slowly build them up, depending on the look you are going for, and by smudging them a bit, you can create a little smokey eye look as well. Due to the pencil-type application, the ultimate precision is not needed, and this Maybelline Colossal eyeliner is the OG. It is smudge-proof, contains soothing aloe vera, and will last you up to 24 hours, making it great for everyday use.
Liquid Eyeliner
₹260
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In the beginning, it could take a little time to get the hang of this, but liquid eyeliner is my go-to when getting ready for somewhere important or dressy. It creates the most clean, precise lines and looks sharp while having that matte effect. Plus, I believe it works the best for creating your wings and cat-eyes. This liquid eyeliner from Lakme 9 to 5, has an intense black pigment and a unique flexi-tip brush while being smudge-proof. It also comes in four different colours, allowing you to create fun looks for everyday and special occasions.
Gel Eyeliner
₹599
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Gel eyeliner is perfect for creating more dramatic looks while giving that volumising effect. It provides more definition and glides the best, according to my experience. You can create a number of stunning looks (smudged eye looks) with it, and its pencil-pen-like application makes it really beginner-friendly and convenient to use. This gel eyeliner from Maybelline has an expert lining brush, a water-proof, smudge-proof, mineral black colour, and is infused with vitamin C and E, along with aloe vera.
Cream Eyeliner
₹700
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This eyeliner comes in a little clay pot, and one uses it with an angular brush. This also has a super smooth application, really preferred by artists to create smokey eyes and other dramatic eye looks (especially on your graphic eyeliner days). For a person who really knows their makeup, this could be an everyday product, but for someone who just goes for plain eye looks, this wouldn't be the most recommended, plus it's double the hassle as you have to carry an angular brush to apply. This cream eyeliner from PAC glides like butter, is highly pigmented, and is available in a number of shades while being completely water- and smudge-proof.
Felt Tip Eyeliner
₹299
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This one gives clean, precise lines like liquid liner but does not require the mastery of liquid liner application. The felt-tip liners or eyeliner stamps that keep going viral on TikTok are the ultimate cheat codes to perfect cat-eye or winged eyeliner looks. The application part is super convenient, and the felt tip really makes life super easy, making it a must-have for rushed mornings. This felt-tip eyeliner from Swiss Beauty is waterproof, highly pigmented, and highly long-lasting.
Pro-Tip
Learn here, how to create a dramatic eye look.
