2006-07-25 18:49:45 · 27 answers · asked by [: 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
There are both pros and cons for both. Pencil gives better control and less likely to make errors. However, you have to draw harder. For liquid, the line drawn is more prominent and looks better but usually used by pros. A tip if you like the effect of liquid liners but don't know how to use, you can wet a brush and use with eye shadow for a make shift liner. Another tip (I heard but haven't tried) is to quickly run a lighter over the tip of the pencil liner to soften it so that it's easier to use.
I prefer using a liquid liner with felt tip as it gives a line of just the right thickness and more control.
2006-07-25 19:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by immortalruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what sort of line you want! A pencil is better for a smugged line, liquid for a defined line. Pencil is hard to get a straight line unless your pencil has been sharpened before use, also put this in the fridge before you use it to make it a little harder inside as they sometimes go soft in warm weather. I use liquid but you have to have a steady hand!! or a damp cotton bud to mop up the mistakes. Good luck
2006-07-26 05:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the pencil way more than liquid. Liquid eyeliner hurts my eyes.
2006-07-26 09:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Linzerella*Cinderella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pencil, liquid is too messy & hard to get on right. Avon's glimmersticks are a great pencil & Bare Escentuals has great mineral liners. You can use dry or wet to get the liquid look & much easier to apply.
2006-07-26 01:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by pinkdaisy3000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always used pencil when I was younger, but since I've discovered liquid I'll never go back. I love the control and the crisp line.
2006-07-26 01:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by D'oh! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pencil will give you the easy apply and you can blend goofs.
Liquid is bold and if you goof you'll have to wash and start over.
I use pencil for day time and liquid at night when I work @ a bar.
2006-07-26 02:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by foxxynatasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pencil eye liner is usually better in my opinion for day time on top and bottom. and dont make it heavy, just kinda light.
and at night, when you're going out with some friends or sumthin, use liquid eyeliner on top, and pencil on bottom, and do it darker on bottom for a better effect.
2006-07-26 02:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by binknut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends entirely on the look you're going for. Pencil is better for smudging or a less-defined line. Liquid is better for a precise line.
2006-07-26 10:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquid is easier, if you know how to put on eyeliner. If you're unsteady, use a pencil.
2006-07-26 01:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by eriayasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what u want it for... i find liquid is better on top of my eye as pencil seems to drag the skin... pencil is easier to use and less messy and if liquid gets in your eye is burns like hell
2006-07-26 07:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by ndismiller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋