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Eyeliner is one of those can't-live-without beauty products for its magical ability to transform the shape of any eye. With the flick of a wrist and a wash of kohl, almond eyes become doe eyes and vice versa. Here, a lineup of killer eyeliners that will take you from day to night with a bit of smudging or a steady hand.
1
Fine Print
For a barely-there cat-eye, this liquid liner guarantees the thinnest and most subtle of lines.
Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Noir Liquid Eyeliner in Black, $34, nordstrom.com.
2
Brown Sugar
If black eyeliner is a little too harsh for you, try this shade of chocolate brown instead. Bonus: it also makes for an amazing (and long-wearing) brow pencil, too.
Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown, $20, sephora.com.
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3
Drama Queen
A thick and dramatic liner for the woman who likes a high-impact look.
Maybelline New York Master Kajal liner in Onyx Rush, $8, ulta.com.
4
Humidity Hack
The inkiest, darkest, and longest-lasting eyeliner perfect for creating cat-eyes that last through the sweatiest workouts.
DHC Liquid Eyeliner , $20, dermstore.com.
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5
Ink Blot
Blend a love of makeup artistry with calligraphy by dipping a liner brush into this cushion pot of midnight black.
Stila Got Inked Cushion Eye Liner in Obsidian Ink, $5, sephora.com
6
Smoke Screen
For a pencil with smudging power that yields the blackest of black pigments, this is your go-to.
Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'N' Kohl Liquid Eye Pencil in Bedroom Black, $27, nordstrom.com.
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7
Ivy League
Khaki-green is one of the coolest colors of the season; we like a fine line of it along the upper lashes.
Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Intense Ivy, $18, nordstrom.com.
8
Woke Up Like This
This intensely pigmented powder falls somewhere between an eyeliner and an eyeshadow, which makes it perfect for mastering that elusive slept-in smudgy look.
By Terry Eye Powder Kajal, $43, dermstore.com.
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9
Under Control
This is the type of eyeliner we grab when were either feeling playful with our feline flicks, or want extra clean lines.
Le Metier de Beauté Precision Liquid Liner, $42, neimanmarcus.com.
10
Triple Threat
Go for a heavy wing, a neat stripe or an ultra-thin flick with this three-way liner.
Estée Lauder Little Black Liner, $31, nordstrom.com.
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11
Gym-Friendly
The best bet for the woman who wears eyeliner to the gym and the beach.
Eyeko Sport Waterproof Eyeliner, $20, nordstrom.com.
12
Cat-Eye 101
Liquid liner novices will find this pen, which glides on smoothly and softly and delivers the inkiest black color, remarkably simple to use.
Ciaté London Chisel Eye Liner, $20, sephora.com.
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13
Subtle and Sultry
Dark silver is less severe than black, more interesting than brown. Wear it alone or with a combination of sheer metallic shadows.
Lorac Front of the Line Pro Eye Pencil in Charcoal, $20, ulta.com.
14
Professional Grade
For ultra-precise, inky lines, makeup artists turn to brush on formulas like this smooth cream liner.
Chanel Calligraphie de Chanel Longer Intense Cream Eyeliner, $35, nordstrom.com.
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15
Bold Beauty
The paddle-shaped tip makes it easy to go thick and graphic or precise and pointed.
CoverGirl Intensify Me! Liquid Liner, $9, ulta.com.
16
Cast in Bronze
This thin-tipped mechanical pencil looks chocolate brown one second, vivid bronze the next, making the office-to-happy-hour transition effortless.
Nars The Intensifier Kohliner in Altiplano, $26, nordstrom.com.
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17
Royal Treatment
We defy you to not feel regal while swiping on rich black liquid liner from this luxe little pot.
Guerlain Liquid Liner, $43, nordstrom.com.
18
Two-for-One
Feeling indecisive? This pen/pencil combo has a creamy pencil on one end and a smooth-applying liquid liner on the other.
Tarte Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner, $24, sephora.com.
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19
Flexible Flicks
The pivoting wand of this liquid liner lets you set the most comfortable angle for your hands, making razor-sharp cateyes easier than ever.
Lancôme Grandiôse Liner in Matte Noir, $32, nordstrom.com.
20
Purple Peepers
Purple eyeliner may sound too out-there for classic liner fans, but a rich lavender is actually one of the most flattering shades for all eye colors.
MAC Fluidline in Macroviolet, 18, nordstrom.com.
