Every Eyeliner for Every Kind of Look

I’ve been an eyeliner devotee from the moment I was able to perfect the cat-eye look. I’ve spent years testing out the best eyeliners to craft the perfect matte black wing or even the occasional pop of color.

Eyeliners wield a special power that a lot of other makeup products don’t: the ability to make a huge difference in just a few strokes. The fun part is: There’s no one way to do your eyeliner, either. You can do a messy and glittery party-girl look that would rival any character on Euphoria, or you can lean into the clean-girl look and just opt for a simple yet classic cat-eye.

Whatever your look of choice is, the Cut Shop has tried and tested probably over 50 eyeliners in the last few years to find the best options on the market, from the best liquid liner to create the perfect wing to one that provides a pop of color. Yes, just like sunscreen, I take my eyeliner very seriously. The criteria for a good eyeliner isn’t just how good it looks; it’s how easy it is to apply (sans Q-tips cleanup) and how long it lasts. What good is a perfect wing if it’s flaking and smearing off in an hour?

Our Top Picks:

The Best Precise Eyeliner

The Best New Brand to Try

The Best Option for Subtle Color

The Best Eyeliner That Does It All

The Best Eyeliner for Clean Lines

The Best Blendable Eyeliner

The Best Eyeliner for High-Impact Color

More Tried-and-True Options:

The Best Drugstore Eyeliner Pencil

The Best Eyeliner for Smoky Eyes

The Best Liquid Liner for Jewel Tones

The Best Everyday Eyeliner

The Best Eyeliner for Cat-Eyes

The Best Drugstore Color

The Best Drugstore Liquid Eyeliner

The Best Under-the-Radar Eyeliner

The Best Eyeliner for a Matte Finish

The Easiest Eyeliner

The Best Eyeliner for Pros

The Best Eyeliner for a Hint of Color

The Best Eyeliner for Your Waterline

The Eyeliner That Will Never Come Off

The Best Luxury Eyeliner

The Best Eyeliner for a High-Impact Look

The Most Reliable Eyeliner

The Best Clean Eyeliner

Another Clean Option