The Difference Between Liquid Vegan Eyeliners & Pencil Eyeliners

Accentuate your eyes and add some drama to your makeup look by trying a vegan eyeliner.

Depending on the look you want to achieve, you might prefer a liquid eco-friendly eyeliner or a kohl pencil alternative. You can create a dramatic, cruelty-free cat-eye flick with a liquid product, or opt for a smoky and sultry look by using a smudged out pencil, so both deserve a place in your makeup bag.

One benefit of liquid vegan eyeliner is that it’s refillable, so you can continue to love this ultra-precise eyeliner for years to come. The Zao Makeup pencils, however, are great as multipurpose products, working on the eyebrows or even as a lip liner depending on what shade you choose.

When searching for an eco-friendly eyeliner, keep an eye out for high-quality natural ingredients that are also cruelty-free – all of the products we recommend will fit this description. If in doubt, always check the ingredients list.

The pencil eyeliners contain organic jojoba oil and coconut oil rich in antioxidants to nourish your skin, so you’ll get a creamy application as the product effortlessly glides along your lash line. The liquid eyeliners also use aloe vera to soothe the eyes, alongside organic bamboo hydrosol to maintain the elasticity of the tender skin around your eyes.

To apply liquid vegan eyeliner, simply sweep the product from the inner corner towards the outer corner of your eyelid, creating a winged effect if desired. The brush is incredibly precise, so a steady hand is certainly needed to master this eco-friendly eyeliner technique.

You can apply the pencil eyeliner in the same way, as well as to the waterline for a more dramatic effect to enhance your eyes. Use a small smudger eyeshadow brush to create a smoky eye effect if you don’t want the vegan eyeliner look to be as precise.