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Your ultimate, perfect eyeliner

40 replies

IncidentalAnarchist · 26/09/2017 19:49

I think I've tried most eyeliners under the sun!

Liquid ones don't seem to have enough pigment - tried stila (probably the best), Kat Von D, Charlotte Tilbury etc

Pencil liner - probably perversion by Urban Decay is best for pigmentation but good god it doesn't last more than 3-4 weeks!

Besides which they all seem to end up panda-ing my eyes by 5pm

I've now read reviews of the Marc Jacobs gel pencils and the liquid eyeliners. They're ££ but I'm happy to pay for good pigmentation and a lack of smudge! Has anyone tried these or have I missed any other decent ones?

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girlwhowearsglasses · 26/09/2017 19:52

Rimmel. Has a long brush. Simple and been using since approx 1993. I've tried loooooads.

You need a steady hand though

friendlyflicka · 26/09/2017 19:55

I find the best is to use some good quality powder eyeshadow with a very fine brush, dry. I use a dark brown Chanel one. I have never found a pencil liner I really like that is fine and dark enough. And I have grown out of liquid although I find YSL the best for that.

YoungGirlGrowingOld · 26/09/2017 19:55

I love my Bobbi Brown gel one in a pot. The BB one is also the only one I have tried with a thin enough brush. It stays put!

Blackbutler86 · 26/09/2017 19:56

I like my liner super black and the best one I've found is soap & glory smoulder kohl, it also come with a handy sharpener in the lid.

minniebear · 26/09/2017 19:57

I second Bobbie Brown gel eye liner. Make Up Forever and Mac also do lovely Ines.

RoryItsSnowing · 26/09/2017 19:58

L'Oréal superliner- liquid with lots of pigment, never ever smudges. Best one I've ever used.

Crumbs1 · 26/09/2017 20:00

Bobbi Brown waterproof pencil is only one that stays put.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/09/2017 20:18

Currently loving Mac Technakohl. They are twisty ones, so don't need sharpening. Gave up on Urban Decay for the reason you mention.

Hellywelly10 · 26/09/2017 20:34

I use a pencil and set it with powder on top

Holliewantstobehot · 26/09/2017 20:36

Avon glimmerstick. Love it. Goes on really smooth and twists out so no sharpening.

TheFifthKey · 26/09/2017 20:37

Essence twist up ones from Wilko. £1.50 and I like them better than Glimmersticks! I have them in five colours! So easy to apply and stays on all day.

NashvilleQueen · 26/09/2017 20:38

Poundland. Seriously. I buy five at a time.

iggleypiggly · 26/09/2017 20:39

Mac PowerPoint. Best thing you will ever buy!

mamado · 26/09/2017 20:48

Nars are amazing

FoodGloriousFud · 26/09/2017 20:53

I like the No7 pencil eyeliners.

MeganChips · 26/09/2017 20:55

Seventeen Tattoo Me. Very black liquid eyeliner which never moves and absolutely everything else smudges on me.

Plus, it's a fiver.

Degustibusnonestdisputandem1 · 26/09/2017 20:56

I like Urban Decays 24/7 pencil in zero!

Housewife2010 · 26/09/2017 21:04

DHC is fantastic. It is a superfine brush which looks like a felt tip. You can get the finest line. My friend complimented me on it today.

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IncidentalAnarchist · 26/09/2017 21:56

Wow.
I'm going to be trying a load of eyeliners as there seems to be very little consensus!!!

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ChardonnaysPrettySister · 26/09/2017 21:59

I use Nars Larger than life and while they aren't as precise as the liquid ones they Do.Not.Budge.

Clinique Quickliner intense are nice, bur smearier.

Chicinwellies · 26/09/2017 22:53

Bobbi brown waterproof pencil. I get Lots if comments, and it doesn’t budge!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 26/09/2017 22:56

Essence ones are fab!

Pistachiois50pmore · 26/09/2017 23:29

When I used to do gel and a brush every day (which I think looks better than liquid), my favourite was Shu Uemura painting liner. But you can't get that any more. Topshop was a good 2nd. Both much better than MAC fluidline.

Now I have a kid so I do the more idiot-proof bronzey smudge (MAC Powersurge and Teddy pencils blended together).