Monday 29 June 2015

The Eyeliner Guide♥

Basically every single makeup brand sell eyeliner of some sort. Whether it's pencil, liquid, pen or gel, the list goes on. If you're new to makeup or just in the lookout for a new eyeliner, it can be quite daunting as there's so many to choose from. I figured it would be quite helpful if I wrote about each type of eyeliner to help you out when choosing one, or two, or them all.

Pencil eyeliners are probably the easiest of the bunch. They come in all colours possible, and are quick to use. These are the most multi use because you can use them in different ways. They can be used to define your eyes on your waterline or on your upper lash line to make your lashes appear thicker and fuller.


Gel eyeliner is probably the next easiest in line. It comes in a pot and with a brush for application, although, you could use your own angled eyeliner brush. Using this give a more smudgy, edgy look - not as harsh as normal liquid. It's definitely buildable - the more layers, the darker it shows up. You can wear this on your upper lash line for definition, and if you're confident enough, you can wing it out.

The one I use is the MUA Gel Eyeliner. It's simple to use, and the gel is non-drying, black and looks great when on. It appears to look quite smokey and less-harsh compared to black liquid eyeliners.

Probably my favourite eyeliner of the lot. Pen liquid eyeliner. Once you get the hang of how to hold it and use it, it's super simple. This is the most efficient eyeliner for doing winged liner and the tip is thin and precise. A lot of times when doing my makeup, I reach for this to do a thin line on my upper lash line (that takes a lot of practise, but trust me, it's worth it!). 

I used to have the PS.. love liquid eyeliner (£2.50 from Primark) which is great for beginners, however, mine burst, somehow! The one I currently have and love is the Maybelline Master Precise Liner.

There's also liquid eyeliner, like this one here. I don't own one, yet, but I will do soon!

Has this eyeliner guide post helped you in anyway? If you're a fan of eyeliner, which type do you like using?


44 comments:

  1. Useful post. I've used all the eye liners on your post except for the gel eye liner, purely because I've heard it's difficult to apply. My favourite are the pencil eyeliners from urban decay.

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    1. Thank you! It's not actually too hard if I'm honest with you - I actually think that the pen eyeliner is harder than gel! Oh I've heard so much about those, they sound amazing! The 24/7 glide on ones or something? x

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  2. Useful post, it would have been great to seen drawn examples to be able to compare the types of eyeliner! xo

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    1. Thank you! You know, I actually thought that after I'd posted it! I'll maybe do a comparison post one day! x

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  3. I ddon't use eyeliners because my eyes are small and it looks like is eyeshadow....but i love how it looks on other ppl

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    1. There's probably the right eye liner out there for you! x

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  4. I've only tried one other gel eyeliner before from Maybelline so will definitely give the MUA one a try xxx

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    1. The MUA one is my first gel eyeliner, really intrigued by the maybelline one x

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  5. I love gel liners and liquid pen liners! They're so practical! xx

    thebeautyresidence.net

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  6. Thanks for sharing, my favorite liquid liner is from NYC.

    xx wildflowersandcurls.com

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  7. I use pencils most of the time, but gel really is my favorite. I should use gel more often. And I should practice more with liquid. I'm actually better with the tiny brushes that some liquids have than the pens.

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  8. Oh YES!!!! I love eye products. GREAT post!

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  9. Thanks for your tips! I love eyeliner. I, personally, always use liquid.

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    1. Eyeliner is so good! Like a pen liquid or pot liquid? x

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  10. I'm currently using Mac eyeliner pencil and love to try different liquid liner. Lovely post Jasmine! xx

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    1. I've never heard much about Mac's pencil eyeliners! Thanks Sharon! x

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  11. Such a lovely collection of eyeliners! I used to wear liquid eyeliner alot as a teen but now I stick with pencil as I find it much easier to use :)

    Pop over to my blog and maybe leave a comment :)

    Sarah
    https://everydayconcepts.wordpress.com

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  12. I've always wanted to try gel liner- you gave me the push I needed to actually do it! Going to get some today. - Lindsay www.itssimplylindsay.com

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  13. Great post!! I'm an eyeliner junkie. I feel naked if I'm not wearing any.

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    1. Thank you! It does feel weird when you take it off after wearing it haha! x

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  14. I love Maybelline Gel liners & NYX Skinny Marker.

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    1. I'm really intrigued by the Maybelline Gel liner, think I might try it! x

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  15. Very cool, I've never used gel liner...maybe I should try

    xoxo

    Samantha www.pearlsandpolkadots.net

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  16. i suck at liquid eyeliner .. I am all about the pen thingy

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  17. My favorites are gel eye liners that I can use with a brush! Never sharpen a pencil again lol

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    1. Not going to lie but that's one reason I don't tend to use pencil haha! No, I personally just prefer gel and pen liquid over pencils! x

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  18. loved this! I am obsessed with eye liner ^^

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    1. Eyeliner is actually quite effective in a way aha! x

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  19. Love eyeliner. I've gone back and forth between which form I like best, but I think liquid is my favorite. I'm currently using Kat von D's liquid liner and it's amazing. It stays all day and is super black!

    xo, Chelsie @ Life with Rosie

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    1. Some days I switch between gel and pen liquid because I like different looks! I've heard a lot of good things about the Kat Von D eyeliner in fact! x

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  20. I love soft pencil and felt tip eyeliners...I will be trying my hand at the gel liners soon :)

    Ursula aka Blueridge Beauty

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    1. Felt tip is probably my favourite! Gel is easy after your first use! x

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  21. I am so bad at applying eyeliner, I can do the bottom fine but I always do it too thick at the top and because I have small eyes it makes them look even smaller!http://www.fadedspring.co.uk

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  22. My favourites are the Rimmel Kohl eyeliner and the Lomeou pen eyeliner :) x

    Holly ∣ Closingwinter

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