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Eye liners: top picks
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Best overall stilaStila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Precision felt-tip pen with intense, long-lasting color that stays put all day. Highly pigmented and waterproof.
- Extremely waterproof
- Precise application
- Lasts all day without flaking
- Can be difficult to remove
- May dry out if cap not tight
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Best budget pick MAYBELLINEMaybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
Gel formula that glides on smoothly and dries to a smudge-proof, waterproof finish. Great value for the performance.
- Very affordable
- Smooth application
- Long-lasting
- Requires brush (not included)
- Can dry out if not sealed
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Best for intense pigmentation Kat Von DKat Von D Tattoo Liner
Highly pigmented, ultra-precise liquid liner with a brush tip for fine lines. Vegan and cruelty-free.
- Intensely black
- Excellent precision
- Cruelty-free
- Slightly pricey
- Tip can fray over time
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Best drugstore pen liner NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUPNYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner
Felt-tip pen with highly pigmented, waterproof ink for bold, precise lines. Great for beginners and pros alike.
- Super fine tip
- Waterproof and smudge-proof
- Good value
- Dries out somewhat quickly
- Not fully opaque on first pass
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Best pencil liner URBAN DECAYUrban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
Creamy, glide-on pencil with intense color payoff and waterproof, long-lasting wear. Available in over 30 shades.
- Very smooth application
- Waterproof and never fades
- Wide shade range
- Needs sharpening
- Slightly expensive for pencil
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Best for thin lines L'Oreal ParisL'Oréal Paris Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner
Ultra-fine felt tip for precise, thin lines. Smudge-proof and waterproof for all-day wear.
- Very fine tip for detail
- Long-lasting
- Affordable
- Can dry out quickly
- Not as opaque as some
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Best luxury pick Go HoMarc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon
Luxuriously creamy gel pencil that glides on effortlessly and sets to a waterproof, smudge-proof finish. Highly pigmented.
- Extremely creamy and pigmented
- Waterproof
- Comfortable to wear
- Expensive
- May smudge on oily lids
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Best with lash serum Physicians FormulaPhysicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner
Felt-tip liner infused with lash boosting ingredients. Creates a sleek line while helping eyelashes look longer.
- Lash boosting benefit
- Easy to apply
- Hypoallergenic
- May not be as long-lasting
- Price higher than drugstore average