“One night I forgot to take off my makeup, slept in it, and my cat-eye was just as crisp as it was when I applied it-no joke,” said our tester. The most important takeaway with this product is its staying power. It also dries pretty quickly so there’s a slim chance you’ll mess it up. With each stroke, the tip glides on effortlessly without skipping or pulling thanks to the creamy texture. The ability of this pen to layer on and refine allows beginners to ease their way into a cat-eye, rather than committing to one final swoop. But, unlike a lot of other liners, layering on doesn't add any unwanted thickness or crumbling. Note, however, that it takes two to three coats to get that blacker-than-black level of pigmentation. One reviewer, who considers herself a “total newbie” to liquid liner, says this eyeliner is “as foolproof as it gets.” With one swipe, the soft, wispy tip lays down a thin, translucent black coat that doesn’t smudge or run.
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Type: Liquid | Shades: 2 | Free of: N/A | Size: 0.03 oz. This budget liner covers all the bases: long-lasting, knife-like sharpness (for a flawless cat-eye), and easy removal. We took a micellar water-soaked pad and it lifted cleanly after a few firm passes. It was pretty impressive that there was no budging-it was almost tattoo-like.Įight hours later, at bedtime, it still looked intact-just a hint faded at the tail. Still, when she glanced in the mirror, her cat-eye appeared untouched. “I even rubbed at my eye a few times, forgetting it was on,” says our tester. Throughout the workday, we forgot we were even wearing anything at all. It dried almost instantly with no bleeding. It’s very possible to get it right on the first go.Īgainst our reviewer’s skin, it felt lightweight and invisible. You don’t need to layer for color, since it's so pigmented, but might need an extra stroke or two to achieve the desired thickness. One gentle flick and you’ve got a fully saturated line. So much so that upon first glance we were skeptical that it would make any kind of significant mark. It’s sharp and ultra-thin (but not hard and firm). The precision tip stands out among the rest. Type: Liquid | Shades: 1 | Free of: Parabens | Size: 0.014 oz | Cruelty-Free: No
It took just a few swipes of an oil cleanser (and there was very minimal smearing). Not only did our cat-eye remain uninterrupted, but there was also zero color fade. Since the formula feels thinner than others, we weren't sure it would hang on all day, but it did-12 hours to be exact. It’s plenty dark enough with one pass, but a second will deepen it. The formula is so lightweight on your eyelid (also comparable to the thin, quick-dry formula of a Crayola marker). It creates a sharp, whisker-thin flick-no cleanup needed. Use that same light touch to drag it up for a cat tail. With just the tiniest bit of pressure, you get that marker-like, perfectly balanced, smooth line with one swipe. The tip is deceiving: It looks too thick, but the trick is to use a feather-light hand. In its bright red packaging, it reminds us of a Crayola marker we once used as a kid (but smaller and for your eye). Our tester kept reaching for this Nars liner because it’s the one that stressed her out the least. Each liquid eyeliner was scored on a scale of one to five based on different tests that assessed the ease of application, comfort, pigment, and wear. We also consulted high-profile makeup artists for insight on their favorite formulas and to help solidify our picks. To help you navigate the process, we spent 150 hours researching liquid eyeliners and personally testing 22 of the most popular formulas at home.
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If you’ve never used a liquid liner or just haven’t found your favorite, it’s all about trial and error. So how do you differentiate one from the next? They all seem so similar, with their pointed tips in their pen-like tubes. But according to the pros, you can employ liquid eyeliner to create a variety of everyday looks, from simple to dramatic.Īs consumers ourselves, we realize that there are so many liquid eyeliner options on the market-from drugstore to luxury brands. When most of us think of liquid eyeliner, we think of a bold, precise, perfectly manicured cat-eye. If you’re just now dipping your toes into the world of liquid eyeliners, it can be intimidating (to say the least).
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