As promised, here are five of my favorite more neutral/basic shades of from Sephora’s Contour Eye Pencils. You can see all the shades I’ve reviewed here. I really like the more pearly/metallic finish shades, as they tended to have the creamiest consistency and most pigmentation in a single pass. What are your favorite budget-friendly eyeliners for basics?

1. Sephora Flirting Game — a cool-toned, taupe brown with a pearly sheen
2. Sephora Cocoa — a warm, dark brown with a pearly sheen
3. Sephora Sun Tan — a pop of metallic copper-brown
4. Sephora Girls Night Out — a warm, honey gold with a metallic finish
5. Sephora 5th Avenue — a deepened gray with a matte finish

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