From $4 drugstore steals to luxe liners worth the splurgeโhere are the felt-tip legends of 2025.
โจ Why did these make the list, you ask?
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A cult-favorite for a reason! Inky black pigment and a firm, flexible tip make this under-$5 liner perfect for crisp wings and everyday drama.
Wet N Wild Fine Liquid Eyeliner Felt Tip
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Waterproof and long-wearing, this budget-friendly pick keeps your liner locked inโeven through sweat, tears, and humidity.
L'Oreal Infallible Grip Precision Felt Eyeliner
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Bringing Pro-level power at a pocket-friendly price. The ultra-fine tip is great for precise flicks and cat-eye perfection.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Fine Line Waterproof Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
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A classic with staying powerโthis quick-dry liner creates sharp, bold lines that stay put (and wonโt budge) all day.
Elizabeth Arden | Bold Defining Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
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Elevate your eyeliner game with this luxe dark and pigmented eyeliner. Sleek, silky, and perfect for adding a crisp line to your makeup!
A CVS must-have! Affordable, reliable, and easy to useโโthis smooth, pigmented liner delivers a crisp line with minimal effort.
JOAH Line UP Liquid Eyeliner
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Vegan, waterproof, and ultra-pigmented. Itโs bold, clean, and made to lastโideal for nighttime glam that wonโt quit.
Sunset Makeup Felt Tip Eyeliner
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Mid-range luxe with rich color payoff and a clean-label formula. Smooth and smudge-resistant for that perfect wing.
Faigy | Felt Tip Eyeliner
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Premium and plant-powered, this liner offers sleek precision with a vegan and gluten-free formula that truly performs.
FACEFORWARD Cosmetics | Felt Tip Eyeliner
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For those who crave bold, unapologetic black. The firm felt tip delivers strong lines and dramatic flair. Waterproof, sweatproof, smudgeproof.
Absolute New York MELL01 Black Felt Eyeliner
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Bring the color! This budget-friendly liner comes in vibrant shades and lets you play with fun, expressive styles without breaking the bank.
L.A. Colors | Mark & Line Felt Tip Eyeliner
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Wing perfection in a stamp! Ideal for eyeliner newbiesโget flawless flicks in seconds with minimal effort.
ChelseySmithCosmetics | Felt Tip Eyeliner with Stamp
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Tattoo-style intensity on a budget. Packed with pigment and smudge-proof hold, this liner gives you dramatic drama for pennies.
Rk By Kiss Tattoo Regular Felt Tip Eyeliner
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Affordable and high-impact, this long-wear pen delivers intense color payoff with a flexible felt tip that makes winged liner a breeze. Waterproof and smudge-resistant, itโs earned cult statusโand even a spot on Allureโs โBest Liquid Eyelinersโ list ...
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
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An award-winning classic, this satin-finish liner glides on effortlessly and locks in place for up to 24 hours. With a fine, marker-style tip, itโs beloved by beginners and pros alikeโand praised by Allure editors as the gold standard for long-lastin...
Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Micro Tip | Stila Cosmetics
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This one is still always going to be my all-time favorite. I grew up using liquid eyeliner with a paint brush-like applicator. So while I love felt tipsโฆ this will always be my holy grail.