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The Spring Runways Want You to Trade Your Liquid Eyeliner for Pencil

It's time to rediscover the versatility of eye pencils

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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After many cold winter months, it's finally the start of a new season, which means that it's time to update your look. The Spring 2018 runways gave us many gorgeous beauty trends to consider, including bold eyeliner in all shapes and colors. And for the first time in many seasons, it wasn't just liquid eyeliner taking center stage; eye pencils got plenty of play, too.

Pencil eyeliners are often overlooked in favor of the rich, pigmented finish of a liquid, but it's time to give pencils equal billing as they can create some striking looks. On the runways, makeup artists experimented with the placement, thickness and color of eye pencils. Pencils were worn solo or paired with eyeshadow, demonstrating their versatility and how a few lines can brighten the entire face.

Paul & Joe Beaute artistic beauty director Craig-Ryan French prefers to use a pencil eyeliner over liquid (he likes Paul & Joe Beaute Waterproof Eye Liner, $20) particularly when doing makeup for television. "A pencil adds both depth and drama to the eyes," he says, adding that it's softer and more versatile compared to a traditional liquid liner.

Ready to give your tried-and-true pencil eyeliners another go? Keep reading for all the runway inspiration you need.

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