12 Best Eye Brightening Pencils For That Intense Finish

Eye brightening pencils are the perfect product for curbing the look of any tired eyes.

Eye creams are great for a longer-term effect, but sometimes you need something to brighten up your eyes throughout the day.

This is where eye pencils come in handy, you can carry them around in your handbag and reapply them to your eyes every time you need a top-up.

They work fabulously as a short-term solution to make your eyes appear as piercing as usual. 

Best Eye Brightening Pencils

Below we’ve put together a list of 12 of the best eye brightening pencils for you to consider.

Nyx Professional Makeup Faux Whites Eye Brightener, Eye Pencil – Seashell

Nyx has released a collection of pencils that work at brightening your eyes and coming up top of the collection is their shade of seashell.

It features a hint of pink blush that glides smoothly onto your waterline and appears as a matt texture. 

Apply to brighten up your makeup, or to relieve the look of tired eyes.

It can be used with other makeup such as eyeshadows and concealers to create something full glam or you can use it on its own to distract any attention from worn out eyes.  

Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighting Duo Pencil

Not only can this product be used for brightening your eyes, but it can also be used to add a highlight to your brow bone.

The non-wax formula means you’re guaranteed to have a creamy, textured liner that will glide onto your eyes. 

If you’re after a glam look, then you can just apply the highlighter end, but if you’re after a more natural or everyday look then make sure you apply both the highlighter and matte end to your eyes. 

Apply to your browbones, waterline and the corners of your eyes to liven them up.

Eyeko Limitless Longwear Pencil Eyeliner

This eyeliner is made from a long-lasting creamy formula that won’t need much topping up throughout the day.

The nude colour will work at brightening your eyes and will make them pop in a natural looking way. 

The formula is also waterproof, making it perfect to use on the waterline.

The eyeliner has a semi matte finish and is gentle on the eyes, so perfect for those that are a little more sensitive. 

To apply, swipe across the waterline and lash line to brighten eyes and make them pop with or without makeup. 

E.l.f. No Budge Shadow Stick, Magnetic Pull

This is a creamy eyeshadow stick that is highly pigmented and made of metallic colour.

The formula has been designed to last throughout the day, without smearing under the eyes or smudging into any fine lines. The bright metallics in this eyeliner are sure to make your eyes sparkle throughout the day. 

E.l.f.s Shadow Stick is easy to apply with its twist up design and even has a built-in sharpener meaning you can easily sharpen the pencil as and when needed.

It’s also versatile enough to use as an eyeshadow and can also be used in the corners of your eyes to liven the appearance of tiredness. 

This product is also vegan and cruelty free. 

Golden Rose Miracle Pencil

Not only is this an eye pencil, but it also doubles as a lip liner.

The nude colour is perfect to brighten your eyes as well as contour your lips. With a pinkish undertone, this liner will add soft definition to your eyes and lips and leave your eyes looking naturally bright, and your lips supple and full. 

Apply the liner to your waterline to brighten and enhance your eyes or to the outer edges of your lips to define the mouth.   

Marcelle Kohl Eyeliner, Eye Brightening Beige

This long lasting and waterproof eyeliner will effortlessly glide onto your waterline to brighten even the most tired of eyes.

The soft nude colour has been designed to last throughout the day with minimal reapplications needed. The colour won’t budge or smear into any lines around the eyes. 

The formula also contains natural antioxidants so it won’t dry out the eyes and will leave them looking refreshed all day. 

Annabelle Waterline Matte Kohl Eyeliner, Beige

This matte eyeliner has been designed in a neutral beige to illuminate eyes and leave them looking brighter for hours at a time.

The long-lasting formula has been made from a creamy gel that you can ensure won’t budge from the waterline and will glide on in just one stroke. 

The liner will enhance any look, whether you’re going for a high glam feel or something softer throughout the day.

Whatever you choose this Annabelle liner will work wonders on your waterline, while also enhancing your lashes by making them appear fuller and thicker. 

Rimmel London Scandalous Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner, Nude

This eyeliner has a high intensity colour that glides straight onto the eyes.

The creamy texture is not only waterproof, but also sweatproof, smudge-proof, and humidity-proof. 

The nude colour will work at brightening the eyes and will add an illuminating look to any other makeup applied.

The long-lasting formula will mean only minimal top ups are required throughout the day. 

Rimmel’s product is dermatologically tested and suitable for even the most sensitive eyes. 

L’Oreal Infalliable Pro Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner

This pencil will deliver twenty-four hours of bright eyes.

The rich and creamy formula comes in a nude colour that glides straight onto the waterline. 

It’s a smudge resistant eyeliner that can be used on both the top and bottom waterlines to really make your eyes pop.

It will bring tired eyes back to life and can be worn with or without makeup depending on the look you’re going for. 

The pencil is easy to sharpen so you can guarantee the pencil will be consistently sharp to give you a precise look. 

Makeup Revolution Kohl Eyeliner

Coming in a soft, pink nude, this eyeliner will brighten the eyes to leave them looking awake and velvety.

It’s a highly pigmented, smooth, and creamy formula that glides onto the eyes in one easy swipe. 

The eyeliner is vegan and cruelty free with Revolution being a PETA-Certified brand that doesn’t allow animal testing during any part of the production. 

To use the product, all you need to do is glide over your waterline for an instantly brighter look. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil (Metallic White Liner with Shimmer Finish)

This award-winning eyeliner adds an intense look to your eyes with the long-lasting formula keeping them bright throughout the day.

The creamy texture of the eyeliner easily glides onto the waterline to create a precise makeup look. 

Moisturising ingredients such as vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil have been infused into this product to stop the eyes from drying out while wearing the eyeliner.

The vitamin E will work at hydrating and moisturising your lash line, while the cottonseed oil will soften the skin. 

The sharpen-able pencil will make this white metallic liner easy to use, while also creating a defined look. 

Glo Skin Beauty Cream Stay Shadow Stick

This stick has been designed to last up to 12 hours.

It’s highly pigmented and has a creamy texture that instantly brightens eyes and makes them appear less tired.

Glo Skin’s stick not only works as an eyeliner but can also be used as an eyeshadow, a base, and an eyeliner. 

With a built-in sharpener, you’ll be able to easily maintain all of your favourite shadow and liner looks. 

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When looking for an eye brightening pencil, you’ll want to choose an eyeliner of a neutral or white colour.

When applied to the lash line, the lighter colour will instantly get to work at making your eyes appear brighter and reducing the look of tiredness. 

Brightening pencils are a great way to inject some life into your eyes and keep you looking alert and ready for the day ahead.

They also brighten up a full glam look if you’re heading out to an event. With their small size, they can easily be transported in the smallest of bags, making them ready to re-apply throughout the day or night to leave your eyes looking instantly refreshed.