Zoeva Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil Review: Metallic Shades for Everyday Wear

Metallic eyeliners often sit in the makeup drawer as 'special occasion only' products. The Zoeva Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil lineup, however, makes a strong case for wearing a touch of metallic on a regular Tuesday. With a soft, glide-on formula and two intentional shades—Metallic Aubergine and Metallic Malachite—these pencils promise color that feels less costume and more polished.

We tested both the metallic graphite and the more adventurous green and purple options over several days, pairing them with different brushes and looks. While the pencil's creamy core is undeniably easy to work with, the real question is: does it survive a day of coffee, wind, and general chaos? Here's how it held up.

First impressions and formula

The Zoeva Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil is a classic twist-up gel pencil, which means no sharpening required— just twist, glide, and go. The tip deposits a rich, pigmented line on the first pass. With a creamy texture, the pencil doesn't pull or drag across the eyelid, a common pet peeve even with high-end liners.

We tested the Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil in Metallic Graphite and the newer Metallic Aubergine (a deep purple) for the most variety. Both have the same lightweight glide. What you notice immediately is that the metallic finish is finely milled—no visible glitter chunks or raw shimmer particles sink into the lash line.

• Use a clean fingertip or a flat brush to smudge the pencil into a liner before it sets.

Wearing it with a brush and the right tools

The Velvet Love pencil is forgiving enough to be used as a base for an eye makeup look. For our 9-to-5 test, we paired the Metallic Aubergine with the Zoeva 225 Detail Crease Blender Brush to diffuse the line into the outer corner and a touch of shadow. That brush gently works where the pencil cannot.

For a more defined lash line, drawing the pencil along the upper lash line and then using the Zoeva 231 Detail Crease Definer Brush to pull the color slightly outward made for a flattering everyday swoop. This is where the pencil truly shines: it doesn't fight you; it gives you time to blend before it sets.

Metallic Aubergine vs. Metallic Malachite

The star of the Velvet Love family at the moment is Metallic Aubergine: a deep purple that reads as neutral brown from a distance and only reveals its violet richness in light. If you're new to colored liners, this is the one to reach for as it's the kind of in-between okay with work blues.

Metallic Malachite, a green tinted shade, feels bolder but still grounded. It's better suited via a weekend date or when you're headed somewhere after work. However, neither is 'weapon-grade' in terms of wear—a bit off/generation on the tear duct line after 6 hours.

For a steel tone, the Metallic Graphite version resembles a metallic charcoal, arguably the easiest shade to pull in as an everyday eyeliner thanks to its neutral dimension.

Smudge-proof claims and honest long-lasting reality

Melissa from our team is an eye rub enthusiast so we laid out a reality check. Liner applied on Thursday at 8 a.m. He rubbed under the eyes at noon and can be shown in a firmer alignment—not perfect, but good for a pencil. To claim strong rarity on both upper and waterlines.

It does not claim to be entirely transfer-proof, unlike a gel pot like the Zodiac Velvet Love Long-Wear Gel Liner (Black) that offers a firmer staying power that requires a brush. For fuller definition, she is the same. The pencil glides better on the waterline but will fade slightly after lunch. For the black, keep at hand for extra longevity.

The intelligence we arrive at with the cameras as Smoky: 'Aze relax with a photochrome. It takes all the pain out of pairing metals with daily basis. Strength lies, nice graphite second, but the best fit should be to keep with the lid tight... and maybe one swipe after 5.

The Zoeva Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil in metallic shades is a well-judged everyday pick with a few lasting and versatile shades. It pulls back a deeper formula, easy wash, and a blended blend up. It's not a 24-hour eye tattoo, but they are: Keep the pencil's shape and do and do a clean dark. If you want to start with a metallic Belgium choose Aubergine; as for everything get once the rainbow.