

This liner actually scored a fraction higher than our overall winner, the Stila Stay All Day, garnering some bonus points for its value as a neat two-in-one liner. The Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner brings the drama - and much more. It’s a crowd-pleaser that ticks all the boxes, and for that reason, we’re confident naming it the best liquid eyeliner of 2020.īest liquid eyeliner for a dramatic look: Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner ($21.94 or $24 or ) Ultimately, the Stila Stay All Day liner was one of only two liners (the second being our budget pick, the NYX Epic Ink Liner) that 100% of our testers agreed they would happily purchase with their own money - and was one of the best waterproof eyeliners we tested. All shades are vegan, and the brand is cruelty-free. This liner is available in a staggering 12 shades (though not all seem to be in stock at the moment, at least seven are, via the buying links above), if playing around with blues, greens, grays and browns is your thing. If you find yourself as in love with the Stila Stay All Day Liner as we are, and you’re an everyday-eyeliner wearer, you might want to consider using them in tandem.

To that end, it’s also available in a “microtipped” version for ultra-fine lines or more artful designs, or for more easily filling in the space between your lashes along the waterline for a fuller-lash effect. All three of our picks are pens rather than two-piece liners, so it’s recommended to store the product horizontally.īecause the pigmentation of the Stila liner is a tad lighter than our runner-up, the Tarteist Double Take, it’s the kind of eyeliner that works for both subtle and dramatic looks alike, depending on whether you choose to build the color with an additional coat. We also appreciate how you can hear the product when you shake the pen, so you’re generally aware of how much liquid is left.
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What’s more, it didn’t irritate sensitive skin after a full day of wear - not even, in two cases, when someone accidentally fell asleep still wearing it (which, to be clear, we do not recommend!). No panda eyes to see here, folks - keep it moving. After naps, workouts and even rubbing our eyes, the Stila liner barely budged.

While firm enough to apply with accuracy, though, it does not snag or pull on the eyelid, and its staying power is top-notch - one of the most long wearing of the liners we tested. The Stila Stay All Day excels at many things that all of our testers agreed on: It applies smoothly and precisely, its firm felt marker-like tip allowing us to create a perfectly sharp wing with minimal effort. PHOTO: Natasha Hatendi/CNN Natasha Hatendi/CNN But there were some clear standouts - liners whose precision, staying power and value were unmatched by the others in our testing pool.Īfter a month of spending time with a dozen liners (and plenty of wings so sharp they could kill - and a handful that could merely injure), we settled on three that we could all easily, ahem, define as the best: Plus, some may be in the market for liner to create more dramatic or artful looks, while others are seeking a good option for subtle everyday looks. We realize the world is full of many different beautiful faces with different beautiful features those with deeper skin tones may prefer a more pigmented liner that stands out more, and people with oilier eyelids may be more discerning when it comes to liners that’ll stay put all day, for instance. So to determine what we could accurately call the best product in this category, we enlisted the help of several Underscored staffers with a range of skin types, skin tones, eyelid shapes, skill levels and preferences. Liquid eyeliners, alas, are no exception. For every person who loves a highly pigmented product, there’s one who prefers a more subdued option. What works well on someone’s oily skin may not fare so well on another’s dry and sensitive skin. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN accountįinding the “best” of any beauty product will forever be a mission of endless variables and subjectivities.
