We’ll be the first to say it: Liquid eyeliner can be very intimidating. Between thin, watery formulas, tiny brushes that are hard to control and trying to make both eyes look even, we totally understand why you might be hesitant about choosing a liquid formula over a pencil or a gel eyeliner. That’s why we spoke with makeup influencer Hannah Lyne to get her tips and tricks on how to get the job done. Here’s what we learned about the right way to apply liquid eyeliner, the different types of liquid eyeliner you can use, plus seven of our editors’ favorite formulas.