For true beginners, you can't go wrong with this Maybelline mainstay. It may not wear quite as long as some of the other liners in this list but it's so easy to work with. It's got a bendy felt tip that's a bit on the thicker side, as well as an opaque-in-one-stroke formula that paints on like a dream. You'll be well on your way to the winged liner of your dreams with this drugstore aisle gem.
As far as foolproof liquid eyeliners go, it doesn't get much more classic than Stila's near-magic pen. The waterproof formula will last through just about anything and the firm felt tip makes it easy to draw precise lines, whether you're going for something subtle or dramatic.
Some people prefer felt tips, others prefer brushes, but why not have your cake and eat it too? This dual-sided liner comes with a brush on one side, and the teeniest, most precise tip on the other. Both sides work equally well for painting on perfectly-flicked wings and having two options gives you an extra measure of control. It's pricey, sure, but with the aforementioned two tips and a formula that could last through a nuclear apocalypse, it might just be worth the splurge.
As long as we're talking about the best liquid eyeliners for beginners, we've got to include this one — after all, it claims to be "pretty easy." And it lives up to its name: The smooth formula and fine brush tip make precision work a breeze.
Leave it to Pat McGrath to knock liquid liner right out of the park. Like the rest of her line, it's of superb quality with stylish flair to spare. It sports a flexible felt tip that works along with the ultra-pigmented waterproof formula for effortless wings that stay all day.
