10 Best Eye Pencil Sharpeners 2024 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

Whilst we do wholeheartedly recommend all of the products that appear in this article, from very early on, there was a clear standout number one, and it was this sharpener from Revlon. The reason? – because it has it all. 

This offering is capable of sharpening both wood and plastic pencils, plus, it has an adjustable plug that can facilitate any extra sizes you may need it to. It even has an extra-large casing for the messy leftovers. If you're looking for a product that will work well no matter what pencil you buy, then this is the sharpener for you. 

This sharpener from Tweezerman is there to get all your pencils in fine shape for when you need them. The versatile item has an adjustable plug, making it suitable for all three sizes of eyeliner, brow, or other makeup pencils available from thin to jumbo. 

Furthermore, the sharpener uses double blades to ensure a perfectly rounded tip that will have very little chance of breaking. And when it comes to cleaning time, simply snap off the cover and use the provided stick to get right in there and tidy up. 

One of the few multi-material sharpeners on the market, this offering from No7 works with both wooden and plastic pencils. This means that you can focus solely on finding the right product that works for you instead of worrying about whether or not your sharpener will be able to handle it. 

Other than that, the sharpener has the classic dual-size plug spaces for average and chunkier pencils, as well as a roomy casing that'll catch any and all shaving rubbish before it needs emptying. 

NYX are a cosmetic company that is part of the L'Oreal family, and a fun fact is that they're named after the Greek goddess of night. Founded in the 90s, they started by creating eyeliners and lip pencils, so we think it's fair to assume that if anyone knows a bit about creating sharpeners, it's probably these guys. 

Neil Scibelli (a well-known makeup artist) has this as his top everyday option, thanks to the robust and sturdy blades and the reliable closing mechanisms. If it's good enough for him, it's more than good enough for us too!

As you can tell from the company's name, Beauty Without Cruelty has an inspiring ethos. Here, they've created an accessory to complement their full range of vegan and cruelty-free pencils that perform well and are also designed to be more sustainable.

Unlike the other sharpeners, although long-lasting, the blades can be replaced when they've served their time, instead of forcing you to buy a new sharpener and throw the old one away. Additionally, there is also a large capacity case for catching debris, and a cleaning stick included. 

This sleek and stylish sharpener not only looks the part but is professional-grade, too, though we'd expect no less from NARS. It has a dual capability, so it's great for most pencils and has a trusty shaving case known for its robustness – even if you're known to throw things in your makeup bag and forget about them. 

With strong and robust blades, you are guaranteed to get a fine sharpened tip on your eyeliner or brow pencil. However, it also means you'll need a strong and robust cleaner too, but luckily, that comes as a part of the purchase.  

While it may be smaller in size than many other options, this sharpener from Barry M has a brilliant feature that not many others do. You see, with this item, you can adjust the blades, which means you have the choice of going to work with either a sharp or blunt pencil. 

Moreover, we like the bright and colourful design of this product instead of the usual dark-coloured black box, plus it's a total bargain. Just be aware that while the compact size could be convenient, it means there is only a small amount of room in the case to catch the shavings. 

This universal sharpener is designed to fit three different pencil sizes, from average to jumbo. Plus, not only does it work with eye pencils, but if you like to boost your lipstick look with a lip pencil, it will work perfectly on those too. 

The product has a removable shavings case and stainless steel blades that are resistant to dust and rust. On top of this, there is a blade-cleaning tool thrown in to keep your sharpener in good condition.

This option from the natural cosmetics company Lavera is suitable for duo-sized pencils, both average and chunky. It's known to have a good build and won't shred your precious products when you feed them into the blades. 

However, there is a minor issue with the closings not being so secure. This means they can fall off from time to time, creating a bit of a disarray, which isn't a huge deal but still something worth remembering. 

Our first offering is from renowned make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury. Having worked with some of the biggest names in the business – think Kate Moss and a certain Kardashian – Charlotte knows a thing or two about attaining industry-standard beauty, so you can rest assured that her products are up to scratch. 

This sharpener comes with both average and jumbo sizes and a casing to keep all the mess in one place. This hasn't made it further up the ranking because it's a wee bit bigger than some other options, which could make it unsuitable for some people.