Lykkers, I’ve always liked eye pencils that can make a difference without making my makeup feel too heavy. Some days I want a soft, slightly smudged look, while other days I want my eyes to look sharper with just a few strokes.

Lately, two pencils caught my attention for very different reasons: Charlotte Tilbury Rock ’N’ Kohl in Pillow Talk and Crunchi Highliner Pencil Eyeliner. If you like simple eye makeup, both are worth talking about.

1. Charlotte Tilbury Rock ’N’ Kohl Eyeliner Pencil — Pillow Talk

The Pillow Talk shade is the first thing that makes this pencil interesting to me. It has that soft, warm quality that works beautifully when I want my eyes to look defined without reaching for a dramatic black liner. I like pencils like this for quick makeup days because they can be used close to the lash line and gently blended for a softer finish. The result feels more relaxed than a perfectly sharp liquid liner. For me, this would be the choice when I’m wearing rosy, neutral, or warm-toned makeup. A little pencil along the lashes, some mascara, and I’m basically ready to go.

2. Crunchi Highliner Pencil Eyeliner

Crunchi Highliner gives me a different vibe. I’d reach for it when I want a more noticeable line and a little extra definition around the eyes. What I enjoy about pencil eyeliner is the control. I can start with a thin line, build it gradually, or soften the edges with a small brush before it sets. It gives me room to change the look depending on my mood instead of committing immediately to a bold liner. For everyday makeup, I’d pair it with neutral eyeshadow and mascara.

Between the two, Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk feels more romantic and effortless to me, while Crunchi Highliner suits the days when I want stronger eye definition. Neither needs a complicated makeup routine. Sometimes a good eye pencil is enough to make a simple look feel finished. And honestly, that’s what I want from my makeup lately: a few easy steps, a little definition, and enough room to still look like myself.