What’s the difference between a gel eyeliner, a pencil eyeliner, and a liquid eyeliner?Updated 7 days ago

Gel eyeliner is a creamy formula, and can come either in a stick form (like pencil liner) or in a pot that you apply with an angled brush. Gel eyeliner offers the boldness of liquid liner with the control of a pencil liner, and allows for more versatility as it can be used for wings, tightlining, waterlines, and more. It sets quickly and is smudge resistant, allowing it to last from morning to night. Gel eyeliner is the perfect option if you are looking for a smooth, creamy application and long-lasting formula for any eye look. 

Pencil eyeliner is a drier formula and comes in a pencil form. It requires sharpening and is not as long-lasting or deep in color as liquid liner or gel liners. It does offer more control and forgiveness for beginners than liquid liner, and can be used for a wide variety of applications, including tightlining, waterlines, smokey wings, and more. If you are looking for control and a subtle look, pencils are a great option. 

Liquid eyeliner is similar to using an ink pen. It's a liquid consistency and provides a bold, precise look (think: super crisp wing), but can be more difficult to control than other eyeliner methods. It is also unsuitable for waterlines and tightlining due to its liquid formula and longer dry time. If you are looking for a bold, sharp look and are more experienced in eyeliner application, liquid eyeliner is a great option.