eyeliner for beginners

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for eyeliner for beginners.

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

11.6K Reviews

$32.50

I received this product for review from Influenster and Stila Cosmetics. Great eyeliner, but is it earth shattering? Meh. Love that it goes on super quick, and makes even a beginner look like a pro. ...I still prefer liquid eyeliner, but this is great in a pinch and even better if you’re a beginner....Thin precise tip great for beginners.

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.

$29.00

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. ...perfect steady eyeliner for beginners...I can do my eyeshadow real good but I can’t say the same about eyeliners. This was fantastic to use as a beginners.

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.

$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.

MAKEUP BY MARIOMaster Pigment Pro™ Eyeliner Pencil

Size: 0.03 oz/ 1.1 g·ITEM: 2389526

Color: Super Black - black

433 Reviews

$33.00

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS...Easy to blend and great for beginners. Also, comes with a sharpener !...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 Liquid Liner

Size: 0.047 oz/ 1.4 mL·ITEM: 1961069

Color: Black

668 Reviews

$33.00

Definitely recommend this if you are a beginner....Hands down the best liquid eyeliner I've used...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.

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.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONWaterproof 12HR Retractable Eyeliner Pencil

Size: 0.01 oz / 0.3 g·ITEM: 2616951

Color: 08-Shimmer Espresso

7.3K Reviews

$19.00

great for sensitive eyes and eyeliner novices...I developed allergies to eyeliners suddenly. I had one of these in my makeup drawer and tried it as a last effort. ...Great Liner for Beginners...It was a great eyeliner for just starting out. The twist-up made it easier by eliminating the need to sharpen, and the smudging end was very useful for shaky beginner hands.

What it is: A three-in-one, retractable eyeliner whose super-creamy, waterproof formula delivers intensity and convenience.

What Else You Need to Know: This long-wear eyeliner pencil is so creamy, it can achieve any look. Its rich texture blends perfectly to intensify your eyes in a flash.

tarteDouble Take Eyeliner

Size: Pencil 0.004 oz x Liquid 0.017 oz/ Pencil 0.11 g x Liquid 0.50 mL·ITEM: 1827062

Color: Black

1.2K Reviews

$36.00

Lasts all day , great for multiple styles and great quality .If you're a beginner to eye makeup, or want to see what type of eyeliner is right for you, then this a good starter kit type of product ! ...It’s the perfect eyeliner for beginners and MUA’s alike. Goes over shadow and shimmers seamlessly.

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.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONHot Line Brush Tip Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Size: 0.0135 fl. oz./0.40 ml·ITEM: 2140788

Color: 01 Black

952 Reviews

$19.00

Great for beginners!...If you're a beginner at eyeliner, love doing cat eye looks, or like a nice jet black liner, I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LINER. ...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.

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