In makeup, there’s a line that can turn a simple look into a dramatic one; a dull style into a fabulous one—the eye liner. That’s why eyeliner products are essential to complete a makeup look, and whether you admit it or not, you always find yourself reaching out for your dependable eyeliner all the time, right?
With the eyeliner’s importance in creating gorgeous looks, it’s important to choose the best ones out there, whether it is a pencil, liquid, or gel eyeliner. Ease of application is usually considered, but the quality of pigmentation, plus the ability of the product to stay on your eyes even after a good cry or a sweaty day out in the sun, are major elements as well.
We’ll help you out in narrowing down your choices into 10 of the best luxury eyeliner in the market today, because admittedly, we are eyeliner lovers, too!
Charlotte Tilbury The Feline Flick Liquid Eye Pen (Panther)
Price: US$22.32
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While this eyeliner could seem intimidating at first, you won’t need Japanese calligraphy skills in applying it to your eyes. Charlotte Tilbury made sure this product is easy to grip and smooth to apply, especially with its brush applicator finished with a fine tip. A major bonus: you can enjoy your cat-eye for 14 hours with this one!
YSL Couture Kajal Pencil
Price: US$35.00
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YSL isn’t one to get behind in terms of intensity, packing this Couture Kajal Pencil with a jet black formula that’s blendable as it is creamy, making it ultra-comfortable to the eyes. For 12 hours, you can carry the intense look that the eyeliner can bring your eyes.
Kevyn Aucoin The Precision Liquid Liner (Black)
Price: US$28.45
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Fine felt tips can make the thinnest and smoothest perfect line down to that flick at the tail. Especially with Kevyn Aucoin’s formulation, this Precision Liquid Liner could be a powerful makeup product to add drama to a look. And while it can stay smudge-free for 10 hours, it won’t be a pain to remove it at the end of the day, especially with a use of proper makeup remover.
Loreal Paris Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner
Price: US$6.30
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Have you always wanted that sharp look made by liquid eyeliners but your eyeliner skills are more used to the pencil ones? Loreal Paris solves that dilemma for you with their Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner that could give you the precise application by pencil and the intense look of a liquid eyeliner. For smoky looks, use the added smudger and you’ll be good to go.
Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen
Price: US$58.00
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Tom Ford’s products always nail what a sophisticated woman needs—in this case, an eyeliner that can make a whole range of looks in just one product. With this dual-ended eye defining pen, precise and fluid strokes can be made, perfect for any type of cat eye look.
Christian Louboutin Beauty Oeil Vinyle Luminous Ink Liner (Khol)
Price: US$75.00
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Don’t we all just love Christian Louboutin Beauty’s packaging? But with this Oeil Vinyle Luminous Ink Liner, you’ll look forward not only to the external look of the product, but the formulation of the eyeliner itself, as well. This ink-like product can glide seamlessly through your lid, emphasizing the beauty of your eye with a pigmented shine. This eyeliner can also be bought in the ‘Rouge’ shade.
Lancôme Grandiose Liquid Eyeliner
Price: US$32.00
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Trust Lancome to always take the competition further with their innovative additions. For this Grandiose Liquid Eyeliner, it is designed to allow a 35-degree angle to assist in easier and more comfortable application. With the highly-pigmented formula, the application can be done in minimum strokes and dries off into matte lines.
Christian Dior Diorshow Art Pen
Price: US$30.00
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The Diorshow Art Pen’s best asset is its buildable color—which means you can use it for a subtle makeup look during the day, and add up later for the after-office events. The fine tip of the pen makes the application easy-peasy too, perfect for eyeliner newbies and non-professionals!
By Terry Crayon Khol Terrybly (Black Print)
Price: US$34.00
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Achieve a classic beauty with By Terry’s Khol Terrybly pencil with a water-proof and long lasting formula. It is an easy favorite not only because of its ability to stay on for a long time, but also the smooth application that’s allowed by the soft tip. The waxy formula is easy to smudge too, a plus for those who love smoky eye makeup.
Illamasqua Precision Gel Liner
Price: US$23.00
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Gel liners are not that easy to use, compared to pencil and liquid liners. But with Illamasqua’s Precision Gel Liner, which glides on smoothly, it would seem like putting on the product is such an easy task. This best-seller is certified water-resistant long-lasting as well.
Nothing beats a black eyeliner to create a dramatic effect in your eyes without putting on too much makeup. It’s a ride-or-die product that you wouldn’t want to mess up on—so follow our list and you’ll be steered away from having an eyeliner that’s hard to apply or worse, give you panda eyes!
Image credits: Pixabay, The Happy Sloths, YSL Beauty, Kevyn Aucoin, Loreal Paris USA, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, The Joy of Summerville, Get the Gloss, The Notice.
