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When we think of eyeliner, we think oftransformation.
You may assume that eyeliners are just eyeliners one can’t bethatmuch different from another, right?
We tested each liner based on budget, ease of program, pigment, precision, and wear.
Read more about the 2023 List Beauty Awards methodology and all the top pickshere.
Available for just $7 fromPrettyLittleThing,this liner lives up to all that its name entails.
We must, however, point out a few quirks with this liner.
Rather, it was a standard liquid liner tube.
Purchase theMaybelline Hyper-Precise Quick Drying Liquid Eyelinerat PrettyLittleThing for $7.
Best gel: e.l.f.
No Budge Retractable Eyeliner
Gel eyeliners are in between a pencil liner and a liquid one.
No Budge Retractable Eyeliner.
This vegan, cruelty-free eyeliner is accessible to all wallets.
But considering the price, we like that it is a no-frills, easy-to-use product.
As the name suggests, the waterproof formula can also be a bit difficult to remove.
Use a potent makeup remover in such instances, rather than scrubbing too hard.
No Budge Retractable Eyelinerat e.l.f.
This vegan liner comes in a standard tube shape, making it nicely intuitive to hold.
Purchase theNYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Waterproof Eyelinerat NYX for $10.
And when it comes to precision, one eyeliner stood out: The Covergirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner.
This eyeliner gives precision a whole new meaning.
This cruelty-free formula boasted a strong pigment and dried fast to mitigate any mistakes.
Purchase theCovergirl Perfect Point Plus Eyelinerat Amazon for $8.50.
Of course, depending on the look you want, you might prefer more subtle pigmentation.
Of those tested, the Wet n Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner definitely delivered.
This eyeliner also comes in a pot that sits upright.
But the bottle was quite small, and the actual applicator was relatively short and thin too.
Purchase theWet n Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyelinerat Ulta for $4.99.
