As an avid eyeliner wearer, I’ve tried just about every formula, type, applicator format, and you could conjure up. Some of the best liquid eyeliners I've tried help add just the right amount dimension to my lash line—whether it’s for the cat-eye style I wear daily or a dramatic wing. So, how to find the right one for you? , a celebrity makeup artist in NYC says she looks for the intensity of the pigment first.
“I want the blackest black possible,” she says. A rich black liquid pigment can suit a variety of skin tones and create a contrast against any so your eyes really pop. Spickard also recommends a long-wearing formula for a smudge-free and water-resistant finish that'll last all day long.
Below, we spoke with makeup artists to compile the very best types to try, and even tested a bunch ourselves. All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Amazon , a celebrity makeup artist who's created striking eyeliner looks like , recommends the Inglot Liquid Eyeliner. It's water-resistant, long-wearing, and has a very saturated black pigment. It also has a fine tip that won’t smudge during application, and is suitable for whatever type of liner look you’re going for: whether that’s a micro-fine lash line definition or a thick wing.
Henney particularly likes the super thin brush applicator for precision. It can even be applied with a separate angled brush for a more dramatic, fuller wing. It dries .