Just like eyeshadow, eyeliner comes in just about every colour you can imagine. There's a few different types that you have to choose from too.
Pencil Eyeliner
A pencil eyeliner is just like it sounds; it's an eyeliner in pencil form, and they're a good place to start if you're and eyeliner novice, as you don't need as much of a steady hand as with the other types. Almost every makeup brand has their own version, and they're all different. Just like eyeshadow, these liners differ in colour, finish, texture, and opacity. Like my shadows, I like my eyeliners pigmented. I look for pencils that offer good colour pay off in a couple of passes. Much of the time, this ties in closely with the texture. Softer eyeliners are more likely (but not guaranteed) to deposit more colour. I also prefer softer pencils is they don't tug at the delicate skin on your eyelid so much. Most pencil eyeliners are safe to use on your water line, but always be wary of glittery pencils, and red or pink pencils which aren't specifically marked as eyeliners (some pigments are lip safe, but not eye safe). The great thing about pencil liners is the ability to smudge them. A good eyeliner will allow you to smudge it when it's first applied, but will set and not travel much during the day. If you find your eyeliner is smudging, try setting it with an eyeshadow that's the same colour.
Recommendations
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliners -With an insane colour choice, and a soft formula that stays put for hours, these pencils are some of the best on the market at the moment.
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Illamasqua Medium Pencil -They don't quite do the colour range that they used to, but their formula stays put on my water line better than any other liner I've tried. Vox is my favourite, a cool apricot yellow, that cancels out any redness and makes you look fresher and more awake.
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MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner- These super sparkly eyeliners are soft, and easy to apply, and are definitely some of my favourites. Keep these off of your water line though.
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Gel Liner
Gel liners are a good next step after pencil liners. These come in pots and you use a brush to apply it. Gel liners are versatile, as you can draw a sharper line than with pencils. You can also smudge gel liners before they dry down. I like gels because I find they're easier to use than liquid liners, and the colour is often more buildable. You can also use the non-shimmery kind on your water line.
Recommendations
MAC Fluidline - This was the first gel liner I ever used, and it's one that I still go back to. Smooth and pigmented, and gives you enough time to work with it before it completely drys down.
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Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel - If you're looking for bright gel liners, these are my pick. They come in a number of bright, matte colours, as well as some satin finish nudes.
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Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner - For me, it's hard to chose between this Bobbi Brown liner and the MAC equivalent. The fluidline is softer, but Bobbi Brown has better staying power. I do however find that this one doesn't dry out in the pot as quickly as the fluidline.
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Liquid Liner
If you want a really crisp, sharp line, go for a liquid liner. These require a steady hand, but the result is well worth the effort. For a really thin line I like to use liquid with a tiny brush, as, if you have a good quality liner, you should get a good, deep colour with the first line. This means that, once you get the hang of them, liquid liners are the quickest to apply. Don't try putting liquid liner on your water line though!
Recommendations
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - Another hit for Urban Decay on the eyeliner front, these liners have a pigmented forumla, with a good selection of colours. These have great staying power too.
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Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Eye Liner - This super dark liner has one of the finest brushes I've ever seen. Perfect for that subtle, but defined line.
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Mac Penultimate Eye Liner - A number of brands have picked up on using the felt tip pen design as an applicator for the eye liners. This makes it even easier to apply. This is MACs great formula, made easier to use.
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Cake Liner
Cake eyeliners aren't one of the more popular liners, but they are one of the more versatile options. They come in a pressed powder form, looking like eyeshadows, but they're then mixed with water to turn them into eyeliners, and then applied with a brush of your choice. This allows you to mix the liner to the consistency you want. I prefer to use a sealant liquid rather than water, as it greatly increases the staying power . They're not as smudge-able as pencil liners, but the powder allows you to create a softer line if desired, before drying down to a soft line that has good staying power.
Recommendations
Laura Mercia Tightline Cake Eyeliner - As you'd think, this liner is great for use on the upper waterline, making your lashes look darker and more defined. When looking for a liner to tight line with, you want one that isn't going to smudge on your lower lash line. This one is perfect for that.
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Illamasqua Eyeliner Cake -Illamasqua only do two shades in this liner, a black and a green. They're high quality, long lasting liners, and a good place to start if it's your first time using cake liner.
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Illamasqua Sealing Gel - Use this in conjunction with Illamasqua Eyeliner Cake (or any other cake eyeliner that you're not planning on using on your water line), and it'll stay put through pretty much anything.
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Kohl Liner
Kohl is a deep, dark powder liner. Traditionally, it comes in pots with an applicator. Many brands now offer a kohl liner in a pencil form. Kohl is softer than pencil liners, and if you're looking to do a dark, black, smokey eye, this is the way to go. As they're so soft, they're easy to apply, and very gentle on the lid.
Recommendations
MAC Eye Kohl Powde Eye Pencil- Feline is a beautifully dark, soft kohl liner, perfect for creating a smokey eye.
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Laura Mercier Kohl Liner Extreme - Another soft, deep black liner. Use this at an angel to make sure you don't loose the point.
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