Eyeliner is so back, baby! The versatile makeup product can make your lashes look fuller and define your eyes. Depending on how you use it, it can make eyes appear wider or add a smoky, sultry element.
And while everyone should have a holy grail eyeliner they can rely on (I’ve personally been using my under-$5 Wet n Wild liquid liner for years), different types of eyeliners can serve different purposes, so you may want to consider having a few at the ready to ensure you can create a variety of eye looks.
Using a creamy and blendable eyeliner can create an effortlessly smudged look for a night out, a longwear pencil will define your waterline, while a liquid liner draws a crisp, clean cat-eye.
As an eyeliner connoisseur (cat-eyes have had a chokehold on me since I was 16), I’ve tried hundreds of eyeliners over the years, but these are the top-rated options that shoppers and I keep coming back to time and time again, and they start at just $4.
The Best Eye Pencils and Liquid Eyeliners:
From budget-friendly options from NYX and e.l.f., to luxury picks by Victoria Beckham Beauty and Stila, these are the best eyeliners on the market that you need to try.