A list of eyeliners to try out
Thanks to the many readers who want to help us find the perfect eyeliner pencil that stays put and doesn’t require a separate sharpener. Here’s a long list to consider (not all of them pencils).
And, read to the end for my tips on cosmetics you rely on and love, but that might be discontinued without notice.
Your recommendations …
Gayle E., Carolyn W.: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail mechanical pencil eyeliner (drugstores, amazon.com, walmart.com, target.com, ulta.com, $8.47 and up)
Felicia S., Peggi C.: Clinique Quickliner for Eyes (department stores, sephora.com, ulta.com, $22)
Debra T.: “Permanent makeup tattoos are the best.”
Elizabeth H.: Jane Iredale Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner with built-in brush ( janeiredale.com, ulta.com, amazon.com, $26)
Ms. McD., Gail S.: Revant Cosmetics gel eyeliner (revantcosmetics.com,
$18)
Margaret M., Paula G.: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner (bobbibrown cosmetics.com, sephora. com, ulta.com, $32) with eyeliner brush sold separately
Deborah H.: Maybelline Ultra Liner for upper lids; Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner for bottom rim (both at drugstores, amazon.com, $6.48 and up)
Mary H.: Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner (thrivecausemetics.com, $22) “vegan and crueltyfree and they donate to women in need when some products are purchased”
Carolyn R.: “I always go back to my old standby, Maybelline Twin Brow & Eye Pencil, the red pencils in a 2-pack” (drugstores, $4.49 and up)
Haley B.: “Chanel Waterproof eyeliner is the best. It might be pricey but it lasts a long time.” (chanel.com, department stores, $34)
Patricia O.: Flower Beauty Forever Wear Long-Wear Eyeliner Pencil (ulta.com, drugstores, walmart.com, $9.29 and up)
Diane A.: Rimmel Scandaleyes gel in a little pot with brush (only a few available on eBay.com, under $8, but hurry)
Maureen F., MaryAnn M.: Almay Eyeliner Pencil (almay.com, $7.89; amazon. com, $2.99 and up)
Linda G.: NYX Epic Ink Liquid Eyeliner (drugstores, walmart.com, amazon.com, $7.92 and up)
Alice S., JoAnn P.: Try eye shadow as eyeliner applied with a makeup brush
Anonymous: IT Cosmetics Super Hero No-Tug Gel Eyeliner (itcosmetics.com, on sale $16.80; sephora.com, $18)
Myrna N.: Rimmel London Exaggerate Eye Definer (drugstores, $6.49 and up)
Wendy G.: Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise (drugstores, walmart.com, $7.95 and up)
Fran H.: MAC Eye Shadow powder (amazon. com, $28.50) with angle brush sold separately
Also, Mardell G. wrote me this recommendation:
“I was surprised to see that you still use an eyeliner pencil. I gave up on pencils years ago. I use Clinique water-resistant eyeliner, which comes in a paint-like cake form with a brush. Stays on until you take it off. It lasts forever! Well worth the price. Check it out. I think you’ll like it!”
I couldn’t wait to try this and then … bad news. I contacted Clinique and got this reply: “The eyeliner is no longer available.” I advise readers to buy multiples if they love a product before it disappears forever!
Ebay.com might have what you’re looking for — often at an incredibly inflated price.
Also you can try sites that stock discontinued products, but I have had zero success with any of them: buymebeauty.com, overstockcosmetics.com and beautyencounter.com. Temptalia.com’s “dupe list” suggests duplicates for a limited number of discontinued products.
Also try customer service at the company that makes what you’re looking for, which might have a small supply of discontinued favorites, but don’t count on it.