I have tried both the pencil and liquid liners. I prefer the pencil eyeliner, as it is creamy and gives pretty good color for a very good price. I have also found the pencil eyeliner to last longer than the liquid one which flakes off. The liquid one dries completely matte, but bleeds when wet, and smudges when you try to correct it with a q-tip. The pencil one can be smudged out, and can be used lightly for the brows.