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Eyeliner For Beginners

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If you're new to the world of eyeliner, it can be intimidating. There are a lot of options and techniques, and it's easy to pick the wrong one. But with the right tools and a little practice, you can learn how to do it yourself in minutes. Here are some great options for beginners.

stilaStay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Size: 0.016 oz/ 0.5 mL·ITEM: 1221084

Color: Intense Black - jet black

11.7K Reviews

$33.00

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best eyeliner I've tried for beginner hand and all day wear....If you're a beginner at expressing yourself with eye liner, such as wings or cat eye, this is a great starter product.

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

What it does:
This 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. It goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, and lasts all day.

$49.00

Best liquid eyeliners.. Period...I really like the pigmentation of the colors. Even novices can use this product.. Tip for novices apply your mascara first. ...easy to apply for a novice eyeliner wearer

What it is: A smudge-proof, richly pigmented eyeliner with a precision applicator and long-lasting finish for a flawless eye makeup look.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

What Else You Need to Know: This smudge-proof eyeliner creates long-lasting lines with intense color that will not fade. The liquid eyeliner formula goes on smoothly without tugging and stays put until you take it off. The felt tip allows for ultimate precision and is ideal for wings, cat eyes, or a cut-crease makeup look.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONHot Line Brush Tip Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Size: 0.0135 oz/ 0.40 mL·ITEM: 2378644

Color: 02 Brown

1.1K Reviews

$20.00

Really love using this eyeliner! I'm a beginner so this is really easy to use....Waterproof and beginners proof!!...I didn’t realize I need brown liquid eyeliner until today! This goes on like a dream and I suck at applying liquid liner so if you’re a beginner this is a great product, I highly recommend!

What it is: A waterproof, fade-proof, and smudge-proof liquid eyeliner pen with a flexible brush tip for an effortless application, maximum control, and precision.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula is long-wearing, waterproof, and will never fade or smudge. This eyeliner smoothly glides onto lids without skipping, tugging, or pulling for the perfect line each time. For best payoff, shake eyeliner well before applying with brush tip facing downward, and store flat after use.

MAKEUP BY MARIOMaster Pigment Pro™ Eyeliner Pencil

Size: 0.03 oz/ 1.1 g·ITEM: 2389526

Color: Super Black - black

987 Reviews

$36.00

As a beginner with makeup like eyeliner this was so easy to use and I'm glad I was able to blend it out a bit for it to look more natural. ...I've only recently started doing makeup and I think it's a great start and it's not too messy or liquidy for other starters. I think it's a total buy for beginners who are starting to get into makeup.

What it is: An extremely pigmented professional eye pencil that creates an intense, long-lasting line that is highly blendable.

Ingredient Callouts: This is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Mario’s dual-ended liner has all you need to create a precise line. The velvety gel-based formula delivers a full-coverage finish in a single swipe. It has incredible grip after it sets but still allows time to blend, layer, and define. For a soft, symmetrical line, use the brush to smudge and blend.

tartesex kitten eye definer liquid eyeliner

Size: 0.047 oz/ 1.4 mL·ITEM: 1961069

Color: Black

670 Reviews

$33.00

Just look at the customer photos and compare them to results from other liquid liners. This eyeliner is amazing. Even a novice can easily draw a precise cat eye with this. ...Definitely recommend this if you are a beginner....Hands down the best liquid eyeliner I've used

What it is:
A waterproof, smudge-proof, precise liquid eyeliner for a bold cat eye look that lasts all day.

What it does:
It gives intense, alluring payoff that’s foolproof, thanks to a super skinny felt tip design that deposits an even, steady stream of pigment that lasts for 12 hours.

VIOLETTE_FRYEUX PAINT Liquid Eyeshadow & Eyeliner

Size: 0.1 fl. oz. / 2.79 g·ITEM: 2864452

Color: Poison des Délices - matte merlot

351 Reviews

$49.00

Though the product pages recommend using the flat side of the wand to apply as an eyeshadow, and the side to apply as an eyeliner I do recommend a liner brush if you would like a crisp look. ...Not a beginner friendly product, but it is high quality.

What it is: A richly pigmented liquid eyeshadow/liner with a lightweight, buildable formula that provides crease-free, all-day wear.


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Vitamins E and C: Contribute antioxidant benefits.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Available in richly pigmented, matte, and twinkling couture shades, this liquid eyeshadow/eyeliner has a lightweight, buildable formula that lasts all day without smudging, creasing, or fading. Create a smokey eye, bold lines, or a subtle wash of color with the applicator or your finger (no base or brush needed).

Urban Decay24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 1499078

Color: Smoke - deepest gray matte

18.6K Reviews

$33.00

This is a great pencil for beginners...I'm not eyeliner-savvy but this pencil glides right on and leaves me lots of room for error when I need to smudge...Glides on easily, very easy to use, perfect for eyeliner novices. Highly recommeded!

What it is: A bestselling luxury eye pencil that glides on ultra-creamy and delivers long-lasting eyeliner looks that won’t smudge—now in viral shade, Space Cowboy.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E
- Jojoba Oil
- Cottonseed Oil

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Space Cowboy eyeliner gives you a warm shimmery nude liner in the same 24/7 formula—so you get a smooth application without dragging or pulling. Once dry, this eyeliner pencil is waterproof and smudge-proof for up to 16 hours of wear. Try it and see why it’s the number-one luxury eye pencil.

$36.00

It’s the perfect eyeliner for beginners and MUA’s alike. Goes over shadow and shimmers seamlessly. ...Good for beginners, but much better options...This eyeliner, along with the Stila eyeliner, was one of the first eyeliners I had when I first started doing makeup.

What it is: A dual-ended eyeliner with a waterproof liquid and a pencil liner, combined in one convenient tool.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Nature’s most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.
- Mineral Pigments: Soothe and soften skin around the lash line.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. This product is also vegan and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This long wear, two-in-one liquid and gel pencil eyeliner creates a wide range of eye looks. Amazonian clay-infused and self-sharpening, this gel pencil glides along the inner eye rim to perfectly define. The slick liquid eyeliner goes on glossy and dries to a semi-matte, opaque finish.

Benefit CosmeticsRoller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Size: 0.03 oz/ 1.0 mL·ITEM: 2181238

Color: Black

1.6K Reviews

$34.00

Great for Beginners...It is SO easy to use, it makes sharp/crisp lines. If you are a beginner, or have trouble applying eyeliner, I would definitely recommend this! ...Great for beginners and pros...So I’d recommend this to any beginner who wanted good control of their eyeliner or any pro who wanted it to stay on.

What it is: A true-matte liquid eyeliner that glides on smooth and precise lines—perfect for creating any look, from a thin line to a dramatic cat eye.

What Else You Need to Know: Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner features an easy-glide, precision, felt tip for sharp, controlled lines and a super-smooth application. The quick-dry, waterproof formula lasts up to 24 hours, and won’t fade, flake, bleed, or smudge.

Clinical Results: In a self-evaluation by 101 women, after 1 week:
- 94% said it creates a smooth continuous line
- 93% said it doesn’t tug or drag on skin
- 91% said it stays put

$30.00

Perfect for beginners...I think it would be a great eyeliner for beginners because the pen is so easy to hold and it is so black and inky with the perfect amount of flexibility on the tip. ...Love. Love. Love! I am a novice at applying makeup but this eyeliner is so easy to use.

What it is: An easy-glide, waterproof liquid eyeliner with up to 800 vegan bristles to lay down long-lasting, ultra-black lines with perfect precision every time


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This liner’s flexible brush tip features over 1,000 vegan bristles to create thin or thick lines with extreme precision and control.

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