Review: Beauty Without Cruelty Natural Eye Pencil

Delft Blue Pencil

When it comes to eye makeup, I look for some of gentlest products available. I wear contacts and have sensitive eyes, so I can't tolerate harsh products. Fortunately, there are some eyeliners on the market that are both gentle and high-quality. One of these is the Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) Natural Eye Pencil.

Pros:

• Smooth, creamy texture
• Sharpens easily
• Rich color
• Will smudge if desired
• Gentle ingredients
  

Review: Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner and Gabriel Cosmetics Eye Liner

Zuzu Liner in Iguana

When looking for a more gentle eye liner, one of the first places I looked was my local health food store. I purchased one of Gabriel's eye liner pencils and used it until it ran out. Later, I was sent a sample of a Zuzu Luxe pencil in the shimmery green shade Iguana, and I discovered that the two pencils shared the same set of ingredients and the same manufacturer. I've reviewed them here, as one, so you can see how they performed.

Pros:

• Several color options from classic to fun
• Available in shimmer and matte shades
• Soft, creamy formula
• Retail availability
• Gentle ingredients

Review: Mineral Fusion Eye Pencil

I love eyeliner pencils. A sharp pencil creates fantastic, clean lines and gives an artist much greater control over a look. Good pencils smudge when needed and won't break easily. It gets even better when the ingredient list is vegan. One pencil that meets these high standards is the Mineral Fusion Eye Pencil.

Pros:

• Contains no beeswax (suitable for vegans)
• Minimal, eco-conscious pacakaging
• Smooth, rich colors
• Will smudge if desired
• Great consistency that applies evenly
• Available in many retail stores

Review: Rejuva Eye Crayon in Black Sapphire

There's something wonderful about a deep, bold black. True black eyeliners are an absolute necessity for many retro looks — gray just won't cut it. Many natural eyeliners don't have the depth of conventional alternatives, so I was thrilled to discover that Rejuva Minerals' Eye Crayon is not only a perfect black but also vegan.

Pros:

• Deep, dark black color
• Long-lasting
• Can be smudged for a softer look
• Vegan-friendly - no beeswax!
• Affordable ($8.50)
• Contains organic ingredients
• Gentle ingredients

Review: Pencil Me In Eyeliner Pencils

Eyes can be very sensitive, so I tend to be selective when it comes to eyeliners. Many drugstore products contain many hazardous preservatives and chemicals, which I'd rather not put anywhere near my face. Brands such as Pencil Me In prove that eyeliners can be made without many of the harshest chemicals, while still providing excellent quality or variety.


Pros:

• Nice, smooth consistency
• Will smudge for softer effects
• Sharpens to a fine point
• Very broad color selection
• Sharpened included in cap
• Affordable (about $7 each)

Review: Zosimos Botanicals Eyeliner Pencil

Eyeliner pencils are easy to find, but most natural versions contain beeswax. When looking for a vegan eyeliner, I tend to be quite picky. I like a pencil that comes in a range of colors, is not too hard and not too soft, and will last at least eight hours. Zosimos Botanicals makes a great eyeliner pencil that has earned my seal of approval.


Pros:

• Come in a broad range of colors
• Stays on through a workday (about 8-10 hours)
• Simple and safe ingredients
• No beeswax
• Great consistency
• Won't break when sharpening
• Pencil will last through many uses (I sharpened it once a week)
• Comes in a range of colors