I Wasn't Very Good at Eyeliner Until I Tried This $26 Product

Bobbi Brown's popular gel eyeliner is resistant to sweat and tears for up to eight hours. It comes in four different colors.

This super pigmented eyeliner from Pat McGrath glides on smoothly and has staying powder. It comes in matte and shimmer finishes.

It Cosmetics's eyeliner is creamy and doesn't smudge. Reviewers say it sets pretty quickly, too.

This drugstore option from Maybelline is a twist-up pencil with a micro-tip so you can line your eyes precisely, without having to fix anything. And it will last you all day long.

Formulated for active lifestyles, you can wear Eyeko's waterproof eyeliner to the beach, pool, or even to the gym if that's your thing.The vegan product contains coconut oil to help it glide on easily. It has a built-in brush and sharpener, too. 

If you're looking for a dramatic eye, then Tarte's ultra-black gel eyeliner will do the trick. The waterproof and smudge-proof product applies easily, so you can get close to the lashline.

Three eyeliners for $12? This is a total steal. Each comes with a different finish: shimmer, satin, and matte. Plus, they are formulated with a lash boosting complex to strengthen and enhance your eyelashes.

This eyeliner has a 1.55 mm tip so it's super thin to get that your eyes lined just so. It comes in five different colors: bronze, navy, brown, ultra black, and gray.

This eyeliner may be dirt cheap, but that doesn't mean it's not as good as the more expensive ones. The pencil glides on smoothly—reviewers say it doesn't tug and smudge.

Ilia's gel liner is free of ingredients like sulfates, parabens, phtahlates, and formaldehydes. It's easy to blend and when it sets, won't budge.

This matte eyeliner works so well with its rich color and long-lasting formula, but you can also use the product as a creamy shadow. Consider it a two-for-one!

You can safely wear this eyeliner for 12 hours without having to worry about smudging, flaking, or fading. The creamy formula leaves a lightweight finish.

NYX's pot eyeliner gives bold, saturated color, so you can try any kind of eye makeup look, whether it's a winged design or a smokey eye. Use an angled brush to apply.

You get the best of both worlds with Benefit's liner—it's a gel formula in pen form so you can get SO close to the lash line. It's waterproof and last for up to 24 hours.

Apply this pigment-rich, waterproof liner easily without tugging or pulling. Reviewers rave about its staying power—it lasts for up to 24 hours.

You can get that intense eye makeup look with Maybelline's pot gel liner. It's safe for sensitive eyes and contact lenses, and last for 24 hours. It also comes with a handy brush for application.

This double-ended eyeliner makes it easy to experiment with different colors. It's formulated with emollient oils and natural waxes for a gel-like application.

The slim tip on this eyeliner helps if you want to try your hand at tightlining. Reviewers say it's easy to use (great for makeup novices!), stays on all day, and goes on smoothly.
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