Pencil eyeliners were likely the ones we all first experimented with during adolescence, and there are good reasons for that. They are inexpensive, easy to use, and forgiving when you make a mistake. Since they are affordable, it's typical as well as practical to keep a few different colors in your makeup bag.

According to celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor, pencils can provide a clean line but also allow for smudge. "When freshly sharpened, wood pencils can get really close to the roots of your lashes and even right between them," explained Sotomayor to Glamour. "The formulas are also creamy to smudge out or layer eyeshadow on top, which gives greater control over how dark the final look is."

Pencil eyeliners are ideal for everyday wear so whether you're going to the office or running errands, they are a convenient staple to keep in your bag. Pencils brighten eyes but aren't dramatic and don't require a lot of time to apply.