Can I use a regular sharpener for my eyeliner?

Can I use normal sharpener for makeup?

Do not use a regular pencil sharpener to sharpen your makeup. A sharpener for writing utensils will break soft kohl or gel eyeliner pencils. A cosmetic pencil sharpener, on the other hand, is built specifically to sharpen makeup and keep the tip intact.

What can I use instead of sharpener?

Use a knife or scissors.

If you have a utility knife, x-acto knife, or pair of scissors available, you should be able to sharpen your pencil with little effort. Simply scrape the edges of your pencil along the sharp edge of any of these tools. If you use scissors, open them as wide as they’ll go.