What is the best type of eyeliner for beginners?

Pen-tip liquid liners and twist-up or sharpenable pencils are the most beginner-friendly because they offer the most control. Among the verified-purchase data we reviewed, felt-tip pens like the NYX Epic Ink and Maybelline Hyper Easy draw the highest volumes of positive ratings, and pencils such as the Revlon ColorStay are praised for forgiving application. Liquid pots with a separate brush tend to have a steeper learning curve.