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The Ultimate Eye Makeup Guide
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items Welcome to your one-stop guide for all things eye makeup! I've curated a list of my absolute favorite products to create any look, from a quick and easy everyday face to a more dramatic night out. We'll cover everything from the best primers that loc...
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The Best Eye Makeup
Eye Primers & Bases
Eyeshadows
Liners
Mascara & Lashes
Brows
The Best Eye Makeup
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Length, curl, and zero clumps. This drugstore gem gives your lashes a lift without flaking off halfway through the day.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara
Swipe and go. These creamy sticks are perfect when you’re too lazy for a full eye look but still want something there.
No Budge Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick
Glides on super easy and actually stays where you put it. No smudging, no weird fading halfway through the day. The shade “Perversion” is super black and makes your eyes stand out without trying too hard.
24/7 Glide-On Eye Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
This one totally lives up to the hype — big lashes without the drama. It gives you that full, fluffy look and actually stays put all day.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
If you love a good cat eye, this liquid liner is the one. The brush tip is super precise, and once it sets, it doesn’t move.
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
Easy-to-blend shades, good pigment, and affordable. Whether you go neutral or smokey, it’s a solid everyday pick.
TruNaked Eye Shadow Palette
Super fine tip, great colors, and helps you fake full brows fast.
Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Gives your lashes a long, lifted look without clumping or feeling heavy.
The Falsies Surreal Lash Extension Mascara
If your eyeshadow starts to crease or fade by midday, this primer really saves the day. It applies clear, feels super light, and locks your shadow in place.
Eyeshadow Primer | Eye Primer and Brightener
It’s basically gel and color all rolled into one. Comes with a handy brushand super easy to apply.
Eyebrow Pomade: Stay Put® Brow Color
This palette is packed with super soft, easy-to-blend shades , plus a little shimmer when you wanna switch things up.
Murumuru Butter Eyeshadow Palette
Gives your lashes insane length and volume, no flakes, no fuss.
lash princess false lash mascara
Eye Primers & Bases
This makes any eyeshadow pop, prevents creasing all day long, and locks your look in place.
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Waterproof Eye Makeup - Urban Decay
Another fantastic option, this one is great for creating a smooth, even canvas. It has a slightly drier, tackier feel that really grips onto eyeshadow.
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
This is a brilliant multi-tasker! You can use it as a primer or wear it alone as a simple, long-lasting cream shadow. Shades like 'Painterly' (a nude beige) are perfect for evening out lid color and making shadows pop.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot – Cream Eye Shadow
If you love a hydrating, dewy feel, this one is for you. It has that 'hydro grip' technology to hold onto makeup while providing a dose of moisture for the delicate eye area.
Hydro Grip Eye Primer for Eyeshadow
For an amazing, budget-friendly option that gets the job done, this e.l.f. primer is fantastic. It helps prevent creasing and makes your eyeshadow last longer for just a few dollars.
e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer, Prevents Creasing
Eyeshadows
The perfect all-in-one palette. It has essential mattes for defining the crease and beautiful shimmers for the lid. You can create countless looks, from soft and natural to full glam.
Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
For the quickest eye look ever, these sticks are a dream. Just swipe on and blend with your finger! They are creamy, long-lasting, and don't crease. 'Au Naturel' or 'Rosegold' are beautiful everyday shades.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick
When you want a 'wow' factor, this liquid glitter is the answer. It provides an incredible pop of sparkle with minimal fallout. 'Kitten Karma' is a famous, universally flattering shade.
Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
These quad palettes are pure luxury and so easy to use. Each one has four perfectly coordinated shades to 'Prime, Enhance, Smoke, and Pop.' The formulas are gorgeous and buttery.
Eyeshadow - Palettes, Quads & Exclusive Kits
The fine felt tip is easy to control for a perfect wing, and it truly stays all day without smudging or fading.
Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Liners
If you want a perfect winged liner that actually lasts all day, this is the one to get. Its fine felt tip makes application super smooth and easy to control, and the formula doesn't smudge or fade, even after hours of wear.
Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
This pencil is a classic for a reason. It comes in a huge range of colors, has an incredibly creamy and waterproof formula that glides on smoothly, and stays put. Perfect for your waterline or for a smudged-out look.
24/7 Glide-On Eye Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
Another fan-favorite liquid liner, this one has a super-fine brush tip (not felt), which many people love for creating precise, artistic lines. The formula is intensely pigmented and waterproof.
Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
If you prefer a gel pot liner, this one is legendary. It's one of the blackest, most intensely pigmented, and long-lasting gel liners on the market. It's completely waterproof and budge-proof once it sets. A must-have for a dramatic, lasting look.
AMC Eyeliner Gel
For an amazing drugstore liquid liner that performs like a high-end one, this is it. It has a flexible brush tip that makes application easy and a waterproof formula that really lasts. A fantastic value.
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
Mascara & Lashes
This tubing mascara gives you incredible length without ever smudging or flaking. It wraps each lash in a 'tube' that slides off easily with just warm water.
Thrive Mascara
It gives you a dramatic, fanned-out look that rivals much more expensive mascaras. A go-to for affordable volume.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
Its unique shape fits most eyes perfectly and gives your lashes a beautiful, lasting curl without any pinching. A total game-changer for making your eyes look more open.
iconic eyelash curler | shu uemura us
To take any mascara to the next level, a primer is key. This one from Lancôme conditions your lashes and creates a base that makes your mascara go on smoother and look thicker and longer.
Cils Booster XL Lash Serum & Mascara Primer Base - Lancôme
For when you want a little extra drama, these are the perfect false lashes. They have a fluttery, flared shape that elongates the eye beautifully without looking too heavy or fake.
Ardell Demi Wispies Lash – Natural Flare
Brows
The ultimate pencil for precision. The ultra-fine tip lets you draw natural, hair-like strokes to fill in sparse areas perfectly.
Brow Wiz
For quick, fluffy, natural-looking brows, Boy Brow is the best. It's a creamy wax that thickens and grooms brows into place with just a few swipes.
Boy Brow | Tinted Brow Gel
This tinted gel contains tiny microfibers that adhere to your skin and brow hairs, creating a fuller, more voluminous look. It's fantastic for adding density to sparse brows in a really natural-looking way.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
For a bold, sculpted, and completely budge-proof brow, this pomade is unmatched. It's a waterproof formula that's perfect for creating sharp, defined brows that will last all day, even in the heat and humidity. A little goes a very long way.
DIPBROW® Pomade
If you love the laminated brow look, this is an amazing and affordable option. It's a clear, non-sticky glue that lifts and locks your brows in place all day long.
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup