hi girls I need some advice haha, I do a bit of cosplaying and my biggest problem is using eyeliner. I have gone through dozens of youtube videos but I still fail badly. One of my biggest peeves is when I use a pencil liner if I press it too softly on my eye it doesnt stick but if I do it too hard it ends up as an overly thick line. I've tried a few brands and one waterliner where the liner wouldnt even come out and became smudges whereas when someone used it on themself it worked flawlessly.

I have a feeling eyeliner hates me but its something I need so anyone here have any advice? Or suggestion on a good liner that doesnt break the bank?