Eyeliner

Sharp Lines, Soft Definition, and Everything In Between

Eyeliner can completely change the mood of a makeup look, from soft definition and blurred-out liner to graphic wings and high-impact colour. The finish often comes down to the texture and tip you prefer. At ARC, this category includes options from Fenty Beauty, Urban Decay, Chanel, Huda Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics. 

Pencil, Liquid, and Gel — Which Eyeliner to Choose

Pencil liners are ideal for softer, smoked-out looks and can usually be blended before they set. Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil is known for its creamy texture and long wear, making it a staple for both precise lines and diffused looks. Liquid liners create sharper, more graphic definition, with products like Chanel Signature de Chanel Eyeliner Pen offering a fine, controlled tip. Gel formulas sit somewhere in between, combining strong pigment with smoother application. Fenty Beauty Fine Linez Precision Gel Eyeliner delivers definition with a slightly softer finish than a traditional liquid liner. 

Eyeliner Techniques for Different Eye Shapes

There is no single “correct” eyeliner technique. The way liner sits on the eye can vary depending on your eye shape, lid space, and the finish you prefer, which is why softer, adaptable application has become more popular than rigid rules. Tightlining creates subtle definition through the lash line, while diffused pencil liner gives a softer, lived-in effect. Graphic wings and extended flicks create more structure and lift, depending on placement and thickness. Products like Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Fine Pen Ink offer precise, high-definition application, while Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof is better suited to softer blending and everyday definition.