Best black liquid eyeliner

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Before you make a purchase, though, it's important to know the difference between each type of best eyeliner. The main categories are liquid, gel, pencil, and felt tip liners; felt options are a standout for those just starting out on their eyeliner journey, while liquid liner—though trickier to master—creates that distinctive flick you've seen on so many Hollywood icons from history.  Waterproof eyeliner cheap Pro Tips: A thinner line will create a more natural look if you’re choosing a pencil eyeliner. If you’re up for venturing away from the standard black, find a color to complement your eyes. Plums and purples play up brown eyes, and for blue-eyed gals, try blinc’s Pencil Eyeliner in grey for a sultry yet subtle look.

What's the best eyeliner

Now stick the piece of tape under the lower lash line towards the end of your brow; do the same on the other eye. Now you have the perfect placement for your eyeliner. Draw a line in the outer corner over the tape, then connect it to your upper lash line. Wait for the eyeliner to dry, then gently pull off the tape. Additional information For what Murphy describes as "great color payoff," add this eyeliner to your cart. Its super-creamy formula gives you time to play with your liner shape before it eventually dries down and lasts you all day.

If you want to see these side-by-side, I swatched four of these pencils in my video below.

Not all eyeliners are created equally and KVD Beauty’s Tattoo Liner Liquid Eyeliner makes the case for that. Like it’s name, the product doesn’t transfer, even on hooded eyes and has a 4.2/5 rating on Sephora. It also has a very slim tip so that you can create a precise wing. NYX Matte Liquid Liner Amazon reviewers are also keen on using these vibrant, long-lasting stamp eyeliners. “I can now do cat-eye eyeliner without looking like a 4-year-old decided to do my makeup in every color imaginable,” jokes one Amazon reviewer. “The product has helped me so much so far; it’s easy and quick and stays on all day. I even worked out with it once, and the color stayed on the entire time!”

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Wait for the eyeliner to dry completely before opening your eyes. Otherwise, the wet product will transfer. If you are using a pencil, you should set it with a similar colored eyeshadow (usually black or dark brown). This will make it even more long-wearing, even if you choose a waterproof pencil. Can eyeliners from the drugstore be used for sensitive eyes? Burt’s Bees Nourishing Eyeliner, $9.01