Eyeliner & Pencils

Pencil, gel or liquid: which eyeliner is best?

Each eyeliner format draws a different kind of line, so the best one is the one that matches the look you wear most.

Pencil and kohl eyeliner

A classic pencil gives a soft, slightly smoky line that is forgiving if your hand shakes. Kohl and kajal-style pencils are creamier and darker, perfect for the waterline and for the deep, defined eyes so loved in Pakistani bridal and festive looks.

Gel pencil eyeliner

Gel pencils glide on like a crayon, then set to a long-wearing finish. You get a few seconds to smudge or adjust before they lock in place, which makes them a good middle ground between pencil and liquid.

Liquid and pen eyeliner

Liquid liners use a fine brush, while pen liners have a felt or brush tip in a marker-style body. Both give a crisp, intense black line and the sharpest wing. They take more practice, but they last well once dry.

Is liquid or pencil eyeliner better for beginners? Start with a pencil or gel pencil. Mistakes are easy to blend away, and once you are confident, a pen liner is the natural next step.

Choosing a liner shape for your eyes

• Almond eyes: almost any style works; a thin line with a short flick is the easiest everyday look.
• Hooded eyes: keep the line thin at the inner corner and draw the wing with your eyes open, so it is not hidden by the lid fold.
• Monolids: a slightly thicker line that is visible when the eye is open defines the shape best.
• Round eyes: extend the line outwards past the outer corner to elongate.
• Small or close-set eyes: line only the outer two-thirds, and try a nude or white pencil on the lower waterline to open the eye up.

Eyeliner for oily skin and Pakistan's heat

Oily lids are the main reason eyeliner transfers or fades into a grey shadow by afternoon, especially through humid Karachi summers and the monsoon. Look for liners labelled waterproof, smudge-proof or long-wear, and prefer gel or liquid formulas, which set harder than creamy kohl. Skip rich eye cream in the morning, prime the lids with an eyeshadow primer and set a pencil line with a matching dark shadow pressed on top. For the lower lash line, a quick-setting gel pencil holds up better than a soft kajal.

How to use eyeliner and pencils

A simple pencil line for beginners

1. Warm the pencil tip on the back of your hand so it glides.
2. Look down into a mirror and draw short dashes along the upper lash line.
3. Join the dashes, staying as close to the lashes as you can.
4. Soften the line with a small smudge brush if you want a smoky finish.

Drawing a wing with a pen liner

Imagine a line running from your lower lash line up towards the tail of your brow. Draw a short flick along that angle from the outer corner, then connect the tip of the flick back to the middle of the upper lash line. Fill in the gap. Clean up with a cotton bud dipped in micellar water rather than redrawing.

Lining the bottom lid and waterline

Gently pull the lower lid down, look up and glide a soft, sharpened pencil along the inner rim. Use only eye-safe pencils on the waterline and sharpen them before each use. On the outer lower lash line, a thin smudged line looks more natural than a hard stroke.

Best Eyeliner & Pencils in Pakistan: what to look for

Our eyeliner shelf is being restocked, and new pencils and liners are on their way. When choosing any eyeliner, check for these qualities:

• A smudge-proof or waterproof claim if your lids get oily.
• An ophthalmologist-tested or eye-safe label if you line your waterline or wear contact lenses.
• A shade that suits you: black for drama, brown for softer daytime definition.
• A self-sharpening or retractable pencil for easy, hygienic touch-ups on the go.

While you wait, browse our bestsellers for shopper favourites across makeup and skincare.

Eyeliner & Pencils price in Pakistan

We will show the live amount on each product page as soon as new liners land, so you always see the current figure. Liners are small additions that can help you reach free delivery on orders over Rs. 6,000, and two free gifts on orders over Rs. 8,000. Like everything at YESBEAUTY, they will be 100% original and covered by our 7-day return guarantee if a product is ever found inauthentic.

Removing eyeliner and keeping pencils clean

Waterproof and gel liners need an oil-based cleanser or bi-phase remover; hold it against the closed eye before wiping outwards. Sharpen pencils regularly to remove the used surface, keep caps on tightly and replace liquid liners every three to four months. Never share eye pencils.

More from the eye makeup edit

Pair your liner with lashes and brows from the wider eye makeup collection: lengthen with mascara, add drama with eye lashes, frame the face with brows and add colour with eyeshadow and primer. Explore the full makeup range too.