Eye Makeup For Beginners

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If you're a beginner, you may be wondering what kind of makeup is best for your eyes. The answer depends on your skin type and the look you're going for. If you want a natural look, go with a neutral color like black or brown. But if you want something more dramatic, there are plenty of options out there. Here are some of the best eye makeup products for beginners on the market.

stilaMini Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Size: .008 oz / .25 ml·ITEM: 2580769

Color: Black - intense black

87 Reviews

$20.00

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I really wanted this eyeliner to be a staple because I love the application tip but the formula sadly flaked off my eye throughout the day and went on too wet where it leaked everywhere. ...This is a great affordable beginner friendly liquid liner to lear to do cat eye looks and other looks. ...Beginner friendly for first time eyeliner users ✅...Crumbled Off My Eyes :(

What it is: An easy-application, travel-size, waterproof liquid liner that stays on all day and night.

What Else You Need to Know: This travel-size, easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner stays in place until you say when—no smudges, feathering, or running. The thin, marker-like tip is easy to use, even for the beauty beginner, and delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke.

ISAMAYAMicro Eye Liner- Precision Liquid Eye Liner

Size: 0.3 oz / 1 g·ITEM: 2855666

Color: Ink - black

13 Reviews

$61.00

Amazing ! This is the first eye liner I can do handle perfectly ! I love it...i've used this once for now and I could say that it's good but i recommend this for people who have experience with liquid eyeliners. It's not good for beginner because the tip is very thin. Overall it's good and pigmented but it doesn't last long

What it is: A sleek, long-lasting liquid eyeliner that glides on smoothly, creating sharp lines with ease. 


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.


What Else You Need to Know: This liner has a fine applicator brush that applies a flawless, straight line every time, or use it delicately for intricate, eye-catching details. It gives you bold to subtle; it delivers a stunning, defined look that lasts all day—no smudges, guaranteed.

Fenty Beauty by RihannaGlitty Lid Shimmer Liquid Eyeliner

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.3 mL·ITEM: 2782902

Color: Boozy Bronze - bronze

17 Reviews

$32.50

I have never in my life experienced an eyeliner that doesn't MOVE like this one. Even waterproof makeup remover is no match, you need a good makeup cleansing balm. ...i’m still pretty new to liquid eyeliner thing but i’ve been really into matte light brown lined cat eyes lately but this might be the best brown eyeliner ever !

What it is: A limited-edition, vivid shimmer eyeliner with intense pigment and precise application.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Glide on liquid shimmer eyeliner in these limited-edition graphic shades. The longwearing, lightweight formula resists sweat and humidity and stands up to fading, water, smudging, and transfer. It’s easy to control for smooth and precise application.

$43.50

Perfect for my dark hair and dark eyes. I love the darker fall/winter colors. She should keep this palette in her permanent collection!...It’s creamy and bendable. Easy to work with, beginner friendly! The green and blue shade gives you a bit of color in this adorable little palette.

What it is: An essential mini eyeshadow collection featuring nine full-pigment shades, from warm neutrals to rich, bold tones in matte and metallic finishes.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: The Embers Mini Eyeshadow Palette contains nine full-pigment shades ranging from warm neutrals to rich, bold tones in matte and metallic finishes. This essential mini eyeshadow collection features ABH’s highly pigmented, easy-to-blend formula and offers a versatile color range for creating everything from subtle to dramatic eye looks.

Iconic LondonSmokey Eye Duo Kajal Eyeliner + Eyeshadow

Size: Chunky 0.02 oz, Precision 0.007 oz/Chunky 0.85 g, Precision 0.2 g·ITEM: 2698884

Color: Natural Neutral - a two-toned kajal with a rich, warm brown and a light, bright nude that flatters all eye colours

58 Reviews

$34.00

I love this Smokey eye. Is just amazing. I use every day and stay on my eyes all day long....It’s smooth and easy to use, great for beginners and for on the run. My favorite & for good reason.

What it is: A dual ended long-wear cream eyeshadow and eyeliner crayon that is provides intense color while being creamy and blendable.


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Intense Coated Pigments: Ensure a long-lasting color payoff that won’t stop giving until you do.

- Translucid Film Forming Polymer: Sets the liner in place, providing long wear that stays for up to 24 hours.

- The High Crystalline Wax Blend: Allows formula to buff and blend,before it ‘sets’ in place.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

Danessa Myricks BeautyInfinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner

Size: 0.005 oz / 0.15 g·ITEM: 2807097

Color: Treasure - rose gold + pine green

333 Reviews

$32.50

Creamy formula, stays all day, beautiful pigment! Beginner friendly as well:)...It also layers well on top of other liners and eye shadows. This is fun addition to my makeup collection.

What it is: A color-shifting, multi-chrome, waterproof micropencil that creates smoldering and graphic lines.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This multi-chromatic pencil transforms colors in different lighting environments.

Urban Decay24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - Born To Run Collection

Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2083459

Color: Double Life - reddish-brown metallic

132 Reviews

$33.00

I never would have tried this color under my eyes but the consultant recommended it in combination with a purple eyeliner above the eye and I love the look....This would be great for a makeup beginner as it is very easy to use, glides well, is forgiving with precision, easy to remove (perhaps due to the gentle and nourishing oils it contains?)

What it is:
A 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in three new shades that pair perfectly with Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette’s neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.

What it does:
Keep the adventurous vibes going with three fun-loving shades of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. From a reddish-brown to a dark copper to a deep green metallic, these versatile shades will pair perfectly with any bold eye look you can dream up (each sold separately).

UD’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. These two new shades and one cult-favorite (Lucky) are the perfect complements to any Born To Run eye look.

stilaStay All Day® Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Size: 0.033 oz/ 1 mL·ITEM: 2407906

Color: Intense Black - black

100 Reviews

$47.00

The find tip is so helpful for beginners....This is the best Liquid Eye Liner. The brush is perfect for my eyes. It is easy to draw eye liner and stays all day.

What it is: A dual-ended liquid liner combining the effortless application of stila‘s original liquid liner with the fine precision of a micro tip.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This all-in-one, dual-ended liquid eyeliner features stila‘s bestselling waterproof liquid liner on one side and a micro tip on the other. The original tip effortlessly delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke. The ultra-precise micro tip provides superior accuracy and control.

Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Sugar Eye Palette

Size: 0.03 oz / 0.98 g·ITEM: 2799732

75 Reviews

$43.50

The glitters are amazing on the eyes. The perfect pop of color....This I think would be an excellent beginner palette or make a nice gift. Out of the 2 releases, I'm surprised I like the Spice palette more, but this one has more fun and stand out shades.

What it is: An essential mini eyeshadow collection featuring nine full-pigment shades, from cool-toned neutrals to icy pastels in matte and metallic finishes. 

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This palette contains nine eyeshadow shades from soft neutrals to bright sparkly tones, in five mattes and four metallic finishes. The full-pigment formula delivers high color payoff and buildable intensity.

This Palette Contains:
- 9 x 0.03 oz/ 0.98 g Eyeshadows in A1 (matte nude pink), A2 (matte taupe beige with sparkling reflects), A3 (matte greyish brown with sparkling ref

$68.00

The shadows blend effortlessly and is perfect for makeup beginners too....I would definitely recommend especially for beginners because they’re very neutral but super pretty 10 out of 10 my new favorite.

What it is: A 12-pan palette, inspired by dream destinations, to create effortless beachy looks.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Promotes better, longer, truer wear.
- Mineral Pigments: Soothe and soften skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclocarban, and triclosan. These products are also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Ranging from soft mattes to glowing shimmers, these 12 multiuse shades are inspired by iconic trips to dream destinations. Each one can be used as a liner or highlighter, on lids, or in creases. The formulas are infused with Amazonian cla

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