The Best Liquid Eyeliners

Lauren Hubbard & Jenna Rosenstein

September 27, 2017 at 2:44 p.m.

<p>Half the battle of liquid eyeliner is getting your angles right. The wand of this inky black eyeliner bends and snaps to adjust to your eye shape, making cat-eyes easier than ever.</p><p><strong>Lancôme </strong>GRANDIÔSE Bendable Liquid Eyeliner, $32, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/grandi-ocirc-se-bendable-eyeliner-P411510" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a><br></p>

<p>Both the felt-tip and tube of this eyeliner are tapered, which makes it so easy to control for sharp and straight lines. The true-black color stays put for hours but is easy to wash off at the end of the day.</p><p><strong>L'Oréal Paris</strong> Voluminous Liner Noir, $9.99, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ulta.com/voluminous-liner-noir-liquid-eyeliner?productId=xlsImpprod14781019&sku=2305255&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=aud-59354116110:pla-121633464750&CAAGID=35321891920&CAWELAID=330000200000823348&catargetid=330000200000806051&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwpZO_BRDym6K_nMye7cEBEiQAVA7RaDYJ8f1SqOpEkNX_PYcMkDmQpuDodCV0qq67nL5Re7gaAhqA8P8HAQ" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ulta.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ulta.com</a></p>

<p>This waterproof liner formula is thin but pigmented, which means it applies quickly and doesn't ever feel dried out (until it's empty, of course). </p><p><strong>Marc Jacobs Beauty </strong>Magic Marc'er Precision Pen Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $30, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/magic-marcer-precision-pen-P380705?skuId=1505213&om_mmc=ppc-GG__192079599_15347116359_pla-81610603239_1505213_49113159039_9004072_c&mkwid=sXqdaMMTD&pcrid=49113159039&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&sub_publisher=g&sub_placement=&sub_ad=49113159039&sub_campaign=192079599&sub_keyword=&sub1=&gdevice=c&gmodel=&is_mobile=&gclid=Cj0KEQjwpZO_BRDym6K_nMye7cEBEiQAVA7RaDFZotIRjigwOoVIboyiDT658_tIR5Xe3P7ESkIC_P8aAh9C8P8HAQ" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a><br></p>

<p>The Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in black is a cult favorite among liquid liner fans, but it's her brown shade that we really love. It's still richly pigmented and dark, but it won't look as severe on women with blonde hair or pale skin.</p><p><strong>Kat Von D</strong> Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown, $20, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/tattoo-liner-P245205?keyword=kat%20von%20d%20mad%20max%20brown&skuId=1671361&_requestid=169597" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a></p>

<p>If you're looking for a black liner with a slick and shiny finish, this is your new go-to. The tapered wand makes the application seamless, even if you tend to prefer liners in marker-form.</p><p><strong>H&M</strong> Dipliner Ink, $6.99, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/85647?article=85647-A&cm_vc=SEARCH" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a></p>

<p>Felt tip or brush tip, felt tip or brush tip - the eternal liner pen question. But why choose when you could just as easily have both with this double-ended version. </p><p><strong>Tom Ford</strong> Eye Defining Pen, $57, sephora.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sephora.com/product/eye-defining-pen-P422571" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>There are black eyeliners and sorta black eyeliners. But then there are these: bright liquid liners in any shade you could ever possibly need (including pink).</p><p><strong>Urban Decay </strong>Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner, $22 each, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/razor-sharp-water-resistant-longwear-liquid-eyeliner-P411035" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a><br></p>

<p>Even though it's the most oddly shaped of the bunch, it's for a good reason: everything about this liner is ergonomically designed. The tube fits in the palm of your hand while the neck is perfect for resting your pointer finger. The marker tip can be used to create both thick and thin lines, so it's ideal for crafting wings.</p><p><strong>Maybelline </strong>EyeStudio Master Precise Curvy Liquid Liner, $7.99,<a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ulta.com/eyestudio-master-precise-curvy-liquid-liner?productId=xlsImpprod14371037" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ulta.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ulta.com</a></p>

<p>If you live in Miami, New Orleans, or basically anywhere hot and steamy, this is the eyeliner for you. No matter how much humidity you throw at it, this liner does not budge. Bonus: it also comes in 10+ shades.</p><p><strong>Stila</strong> Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, $22, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/stay-all-day-waterproof-liquid-eye-liner-P253818" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a></p>

<p>This is the thinnest and most precise liner on the planet - perfect if you like crisp lines and tiny details. </p><p><strong>Surratt Beauty</strong> Auto-Graphique Eyeliner, $42, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/auto-graphique-eyeliner-P394173?skuId=1672765&icid2=products%20grid:p394173" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a><br></p>

<p>If you've ever looked in the mirror and discovered that your wing is now more of a blob, this is the liner you need to try. It's actually waterproof, so the only way it's coming off is with an oil-based makeup remover. Touch-ups are never necessary, but at this price you're going to want to buy one for every handbag you own.</p><p><strong>Essence Cosmetics </strong>Eyeliner Pen Waterproof, $2.99, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ulta.com/eyeliner-pen-waterproof?productId=xlsImpprod11001333" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ulta.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ulta.com</a></p>

<p>They call this eyeliner "pretty easy," and we'd have to agree. The stiff marker tip allows you to trace a straight line across your lid with one single motion.</p><p><strong>Clinique</strong> Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen, $19.50, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.sephora.com/pretty-easy-liquid-eyelining-pen-P398415?skuId=1711639&om_mmc=ppc-GG__378477159_27499836039_pla-81610601559_1711639_97594795719_9004072_c&mkwid=sEndafdzs&pcrid=97594795719&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&sub_publisher=g&sub_placement=&sub_ad=97594795719&sub_campaign=378477159&sub_keyword=&sub1=&gdevice=c&gmodel=&is_mobile=&gclid=Cj0KEQjwpZO_BRDym6K_nMye7cEBEiQAVA7RaIl15V8IVeqU16BRhjJLbOobqnnfYCR98yTVJiHeCs4aAgaE8P8HAQ" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sephora.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sephora.com</a></p>

<p>Black liner is great and all, but if your routine needs a little jazzing up then try this velvety navy shade (it's especially good at bringing out the blue tones in blue and hazel eyes.)</p><p><strong>Yves Saint Laurent</strong> Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils in Deep Blue, $34, nordstrom.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/yves-saint-laurent-eyeliner-effet-faux-cils-bold-felt-tip-eyeliner-pen/3228028" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>Most eyeliners leave a little sheen, but this one from NYX quickly dries down to a flat, matte black. </p><p><strong>NYX Cosmetics</strong> Matte Liquid Liner, $7.99, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ulta.com/matte-liquid-liner?productId=xlsImpprod12011209" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ulta.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ulta.com</a></p>

<p>You know those little black cigarette pants that make you feel like Audrey Hepburn? This is the eyeliner equivalent: versatile, classic, and endlessly chic whether you're doing teeny flicks or serious wings. </p><p><strong>Chantecaille</strong> Le Stylo Ultra Slim, $35, nordstrom.com. </p>

<p>Fans are obsessed with the rich color payout and pinpoint precision of this brush-tip pen. </p><p><strong>Lorac </strong>Front of the Line Pro, $23, nordstrom.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lorac-front-of-the-line-pro-liquid-eye-liner/3485204" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>If you want inky results why not head right to the inkwell? This glam little bottle is about as close as you can get to the real deal - dense midnight black that doesn't gray out by midday.</p><p><strong>Guerlain</strong> Liquid Eyeliner, $43, sephora.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sephora.com/product/liquid-eyeliner-P260213" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>If you draw the line at liners with sheen, then you should definitely draw it with this truly matte, long-wearing liner. </p><p><strong>Sigma Beauty</strong> Line Ace in Legend, $14, nordstrom.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sigma-beauty-line-ace-liquid-eyeliner/4316683" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>When only the thinnest of lines will do, this needle-fine waterproof pen is your secret weapon. Use it between lashes for natural-looking volume, make cateyes with laser precision, or clean up wobbly stripes from other liners. </p><p><strong>Blinc</strong> Ultrathin Liquid Eyeliner Pen, $26, sephora.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sephora.com/product/ultrathin-liquid-eyeliner-pen-P379440" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>Achieving perfect flicks are all about control, which is why the ergonomic grip of this dramatically black pen makes winged liner easier than ever. </p><p><strong>Kevyn Aucoin Beauty </strong>The Precision Liquid Liner, $34, nordstrom.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/space-nk-apothecary-kevyn-aucoin-beauty-the-precision-liquid-liner/3346681" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

<p>Do you need you cateyes to be a little more literal? No? How about a little more ultra-black, long-lasting, and smooth applying? Yeah, we thought so. </p><p><strong>Tarte</strong> Sex Kitten Liquid Liner, $20, sephora.com. </p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.sephora.com/product/sex-kitten-liquid-liner-P420231" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP</a><br></p>

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