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Best Eyeliner of 2026

We test and rank the best eyeliner using real-world data, expert analysis, and verified user feedback.

Expert reviewed Data-driven scoring Verified reviews 25 products tested Category scored

Showing 19-25 of 25 rankings

Top Eyeliner at a glance

Product Overall score Category Best for Review
Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner Review: Waterproof 2-Pack 84 Eyeliner Revlon ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner is a long-wear pencil eyeliner designed for defined everyday eye makeup, with smooth application and strong pigment as its main draws. The 2-pack format also helps its value case. Its main limitations are mixed smudge-proof reliability for some users and a soft pencil that can break if overextended. Open
REVLON ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner Review 84 Eyeliner REVLON ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner is a long-wear pencil eyeliner designed for defined everyday eye makeup and smudged liner looks. It stands out for strong colour payoff, smooth application, and good value, though durability and eye-area tolerance appear less consistent across users. Open
Maybelline Hyper Easy Eyeliner Review: Waterproof Pen 82 Eyeliner Maybelline Hyper Easy is a liquid pen eyeliner designed for precise black liner looks with a satin finish and waterproof positioning. It stands out most for smooth application, control and value, though wear consistency and cap or tip reliability appear more mixed than its strongest reviews suggest. Open
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil Black Bean Review: Eyeliner & Shadow 84 Eyeliner NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean is a budget eye makeup product designed to work as an eyeliner, creamy eyeshadow and highlighter-style pencil. It stands out for smooth application, versatile use and strong colour performance, but the awkward sharpening and product-access design is a clear limitation. Open
NYX Vivid Rich Mechanical Eye Pencil Review: Smokin Topaz 86 Eyeliner NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Vivid Rich Mechanical Eye Pencil is a retractable eyeliner designed for quick, defined eye looks with creamy, vivid colour payoff. This Smokin Topaz brown shade appears especially suited to everyday wear or softer liner looks. Its main limitation is uneven wear performance, as longevity and smudge resistance receive mixed feedback. Open

How we rank

We score each product across visible results, compatibility, ingredient quality, usability, packaging, brand trust, and value, then compare results within the category.

Beauty results25%
Skin, hair & shade fit20%
Ingredients & safety20%
Application & wear20%
Value15%
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