Eyeliners & Eye Pencils

Pencil eyeliners are generally gentler on sensitive eyes than liquid formulas because they do not require such precise application near the lash line. Waterproof pencils provide the best long-lasting wear for sensitive eyes. Browse the Idôle makeup collection for eyeliners designed for natural, defined looks that are gentler for reactive eye areas. For tight-lining the waterline, use only formulas specifically labelled safe for the waterline.

The eyeliner you use will depend primarily on your desired eyeliner look and technique. To create fine, precise lines, try a liquid eyeliner, such as our Idôle Ultra Precise Waterproof Liner. For a bolder liner look, or to create tightline or waterline eyeliner, use a pencil eyeliner. For a soft eyeliner look, try a powder eyeliner.

A felt-tip eyeliner features a firm, pen-like applicator that delivers consistent line thickness with minimal expertise required. A brush-tip eyeliner uses a finer, more flexible bristle brush, allowing you to vary the line width by adjusting pressure for more artistic cat-eye or smoky looks. Browse all Lancôme makeup gift sets to find complete eyeliner sets that include multiple applicator types for different eye looks. For beginners, felt-tip liners are more forgiving, while brush tips reward experienced users.

Use a flat, firm concealer brush dipped in a small amount of concealer or foundation to sharpen the edge of a smudged or uneven line. For inner-corner corrections, use a small cotton bud dipped in micellar water. Discover how to create a classic smoky eye look in the Lancôme beauty magazine, with guidance on correcting and building eyeliner for more dramatic eye looks. This technique is quicker and more precise than removing the entire eye look.

To remove eyeliner, use an effective eye make-up remover such as Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover. If you’re wearing waterproof eyeliner and other eye makeup, such as eyeshadow and waterproof mascara, consider using the double-cleansing technique.