15 Ulta eyeliners worth the shelf space, from Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On and Clinique Quickliner to NYX Epic Ink and Stila Stay All Day. Waterproof gels, liquid pens and smudge-proof pencils at every price, each with an honest note. Save this for your...
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All 15 Eyeliners: Pencils, Gels & Liquids
All 15 Eyeliners: Pencils, Gels & Liquids
The budget pick of the list at $10: a felt-tip liquid pen with waterproof wear and a wide shade range. Easy for beginners to get a clean wing.
Anastasia Beverly Hills' longwear waterproof gel pencil, a brow-artist brand's take on the smudge-proof liner. A solid pick if you want a creamy gel that sets and stays.
MAC's waterproof gel pencil in 14 colors, so it works if you want a pop of color as well as black. $26 at Ulta, rated 4.4 stars.
Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Stila's Stay All Day Smudge & Set waterproof gel liner, built for people whose liner migrates by lunchtime. A good fit for the waterline and a smoky look.
Stay All Day Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eye Liner - Stila | Ulta Beauty
Clinique's Quickliner Intense is a retractable pencil, so there is no sharpener to deal with. A longtime Clinique staple for a softer, smudgeable line.
Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Clinique High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner, a gel pencil that comes in 8 colors. It was on sale for $21.75 when I added it, so check the price before you buy.
High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
Ulta's own automatic longwear waterproof pencil: $9.50, 18 colors and a 4.6-star rating. Hard to beat for the price.
NYX Epic Wear Liner Stick, a long-lasting eyeliner pencil from a drugstore-priced brand. A cheap way to get a bold gel-style line.
Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Stila's Stay All Day waterproof liquid liner, the brand's liquid take on its smudge-resistant formula. Pick this if you prefer a brush-style line over a pencil.
Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Stila | Ulta Beauty
NYX Epic Inky Stix, a mechanical cream-gel liner that twists up, so no sharpening. A good budget option for a quick everyday line.
Epic Inky Stix Mechanical Cream Gel Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Lancôme Le Stylo, the prestige-counter pick on this list: a waterproof, long-lasting eyeliner pencil for when you want to spend a little more.