A dark eyeliner look is a classic, and it's easy to achieve. The key is to find the right shade for your skin tone and to apply it in a thin layer that coats the lash line but doesn't extend beyond it. Here are some of our favorites.
$17.00
It goes on dark and the felt tip can make a sharp wing. I find it lasts a long time, I work really long hours in a bar and it's still good by the end of the night. ...This is one of the best liquid eyeliners I’ve used. It’s easy to glide along, I’ve had this one for two years now, I’ve fallen asleep with this eyeliner on and I’ve woken up the next day with everything still intact. 10/10 recommend this, it’s also been very smudge proof from my own experience!
What it is: A liquid liner with a super-precise brush tip for a smooth glide and smudgeproof lines.
What Else You Need to Know: Make It Big Brush-Tip Liquid Liner is a long-wearing liner that provides up to 18 hours of wear. It’s water-resistant and smudgeproof.
Size: 0.09 oz / 2.8 g·ITEM: 2761500
Color: 04 Dark Navy - dark navy blue
$20.00
Loved this eyeliner! The tip is so small, so it’s perfect to make thin, exact lines when doing your eyeliner! ...This waterproof eyeliner dried matte and did not budge. It was highly pigmented and comparable to luxe beauty items I have previously tried.
What it is: Felt-tip, waterproof liquid eye liner. Intensely pigmented in satin and metallic finishes. Long-lasting to get you through your day.
What Else You Need to Know: Just one swipe of this gel-ink formula gives intense, long-lasting color in satin or metallic finishes. Ultra-precise felt-tip applies waterproof color smoothly. No pulling, skipping, or tugging on eyelids. Not tested on animals.
Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 g·ITEM: 2083459
Color: Double Life - reddish-brown metallic
$33.00
Eyeliner...This is a soft smooth eyeliner. It is saturated with colour. Be careful not to press too hard as it breaks easily....I would definitely recommend this for dark brown or black eyes, it really makes them stand out.
What it is:
A 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in three new shades that pair perfectly with Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette’s neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.
What it does:
Keep the adventurous vibes going with three fun-loving shades of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. From a reddish-brown to a dark copper to a deep green metallic, these versatile shades will pair perfectly with any bold eye look you can dream up (each sold separately).
UD’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. These two new shades and one cult-favorite (Lucky) are the perfect complements to any Born To Run eye look.
Size: 0.012 oz / 0.35 g·ITEM: 2876142
Color: Damsel Dark Brown - blackish brown
$32.00
I really love this eyeliner! I’m a bridal makeup artist and have tried hundreds of eyeliners, and this has been one of my absolute favorites so far. ...The damsel color is a very dark, almost black color.
What it is: The ultimate no-budge pencil. A gel-based formula allows for effortless play and no-skip application. Delivers 12-hour color-rich, fade-proof wear.
Key Benefits:
- Long-wearing
- Waterproof
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The perfect line meets the perfect smudge in this ultimate no-budge pencil. This award-winning liner lines, smudges, and blends into a shadow. It’s perfect for adding depth and definition to waterline. Endless play from one go-to pencil that sets in seconds and delivers 12-hour, waterproof, and sweatproof wear.
Size: 0.016 oz/ 0.5 mL·ITEM: 1312719
Color: Dark Brown - chocolate brown
$33.00
I have used many eyeliners over the years and this is by far the best eyeliner I have encountered. ...I bought this eyeliner in 4 different colors: green, dark blue, brown, and black. ...My must buy eyeliner
What it is:
An easy-application, waterproof liquid liner that stays on all day and night.
What it does:
This easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner stays in place until you say when—no smudges, feathering, or running. The thin, marker-like tip is easy to use, even for the beauty beginner, and delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke. It goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, and lasts all day.
$33.00
The metallic doesn’t shift darker, so it’s more of a true bronze (and not a dark brown with bronze specks). I can use this as an eyeliner, smudge it around for a base color, or do both and get a blended eye look all with this one pencil. ...Smooth, dark, long lasting!
What it is:
An eyeliner with rich color and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
What it does:
This soft pencil liner lines, defines, and shades the eyes with rich color and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish. This product is ophthalmologist-tested, safe for contact lens wearers, and safe for use on the waterline.
Size: 0.3 oz / 1 g·ITEM: 2855666
Color: Ink - black
$61.00
Best liquid eyeliner I have ever tried!...I am a rouge and I have tons of micro eyeliners, I think this is the best one I have ever tried in my life! ...i've used this once for now and I could say that it's good but i recommend this for people who have experience with liquid eyeliners. It's not good for beginner because the tip is very thin.
What it is: A sleek, long-lasting liquid eyeliner that glides on smoothly, creating sharp lines with ease.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This liner has a fine applicator brush that applies a flawless, straight line every time, or use it delicately for intricate, eye-catching details. It gives you bold to subtle; it delivers a stunning, defined look that lasts all day—no smudges, guaranteed.
Size: 0.1 oz/ 3 g·ITEM: 2091122
Color: Dipdown - deep dark flat brown
$33.00
I have medium-dark skin and I will go with deep deep brown next time....If you want to try out this eyeliner I'd say to try Blacktrack.
What it is:
A long-wearing gel liner that applies with a brush for foolproof application.
What it does:
Fluidline's ultra-smooth gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. It goes on foolproof with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing for up to 16 hours and smudge-proof, it lines up in a rich array of colors and finishes.
What else you need to know:
This waterproof, non-acnegenic formula is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.
Size: 0.04 oz/ 1.2 mL·ITEM: 2133775
Color: Blackest Black - deepest black
$30.00
Maybe the deep black is better, but I would likely go back to the Tarte liquid eyeliner instead....This eyeliner is the best. It's so easy to apply and control, and not messy at all.
What it is:
A very precise, long-lasting liquid eyeliner.
What it does:
This eyeliner provides definition and intensity in a single stroke thanks to its ultra-pigmented, quick-drying formula. Its fine and supple felt-tip applicator allows for an easy and precise application.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
What else you need to know:
This product is tested under dermatological and ophthalmological control. For best results, store with tip facing down and cap tightly after each use.
Size: 0.01 oz/0.55 mL·ITEM: 2862555
Color: 096 Satin Black - satin black
$45.00
I have oily lids so my shadow and eyeliners always tend to crease on me which is really annoying. ...In terms of quality, it’s the best eyeliner I’ve ever used. I just wish the brown was a little lighter, or had more shade options.
What it is: Diorshow Liquid Liner is an ultra-precise felt tip eyeliner enriched with cornflower extract that delivers transfer-proof and waterproof color.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: This waterproof liquid liner showcases your eyes with intense color in a satin finish for a 24-hour* transfer-proof result. Its fine, flexible felt tip makes drawing a precise line simple.
