Kohl lined eyes

The key to finding your perfect liquid eyeliner begins with the applicator — and for first-timers, it's all about felt tips. "Beginners should look for liquid eyeliners in felt-tip pen form," says makeup artist Ashleigh Ciucci. She gravitates toward fine-tip versions. "The skinny tip helps you get that perfect flick of a cat eye," she explains. "Avoid felt tips with funky applicators. Some brands offer angles or balls, but a fine point has the most dummy-proof accuracy." Long wear waterproof eyeliner Available in nine shades, this water-resistant eyeliner has the same glide as a liquid eyeliner. Plus, after application, you have a bit of time before it dries and sets on skin, meaning you can quickly buff it out for a long-lasting smoky eye.

The abundance of options for eye pencils and eyeliner pots has taught us one thing, that not all liners are the same. But you can’t be blamed for not being able to tell the difference, since there’s only so much one knows about beauty products. LIQUID EYELINER LOOK #1: BLACK ALL THE WAY AROUND Here, we round up the best kohl, liquid and gel eyeliners that are smudge-proof and foolproof.