6 Gel Eye Pencils When You Can’t With Liquid Liner

When a defined eye using a liquid liner is just not happening (TYVM, shaky hand), try a gel or cream version instead. The formulas deliver that sweet spot between traditional and inky pencils: A lined eye that isn’t smudgy, isn’t too precise; it’s just right. "Gel liners give a smoother flow and more control during application," says Steve Kassajikian, Urban Decay’s Global Makeup Artist. "They’re perfect for creating a graphic eye, smoked-out liner look, or a cat eye when applied with an angled brush." Shop our favorite picks ahead. (Photo via Getty)