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And it’s partially true.
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If I could find that holy-grail mascara or toothpaste or eyeliner, I would be committed.
I’d stop spending money on major makeup hauls.
That is, until something brand new and totally awesome is invented.
Such is the gripe of the beauty fanatic.
Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect eyeliner.
I’m talking the entire package: tear-proof, opaque black, smooth app, and cat-eye friendly.
I started my hunt on the Internet.
I scoured sites likeReddit,Sephora,Ulta, andAmazonto read countless reviews and bestseller lists.
In the end, I discovered these six formulas that have earned cult followings.
The list includes both prestige and drugstore, liquid pens and smudgy pencils, waterproof and classic wear.
So, it’s safe to say that you’ll find your new favorite eyeliner ahead.
Seriously, this felt-tip pen is noted as a “holy grail” by many users on Reddit.
Plus, it’s a steady bestseller wherever it’s sold, and thousands of users have weighed in.
If you want to know the most popular eyeliner out there, Stila winshands down.
It’s a bestseller on Sephora, and it has the Reddit seal of approval.
What makes the program unique with this product is that the tip is an actual brush.
So even though it’s easy to apply like felt marker, it gives that liquid liner effect.
Turn to this Rimmel eyeliner.
The kohl formula is great for creating a smudgy smoky eye.
Reddit users are fanatics for the nude shade for brightening the eyes.
Warning: Reading the reviews, you’ll see this creamy liner can be tough to sharpen.
Stick it in the freezer overnight before attempting to return this product to a sharp point.
While this product isn’t waterproof, it has that same inky liquid finish in an easy pen applicator.
Pro tip: Store your eyeliner upside down to avoid the product drying out.
And you won’t have to poke your eye out trying to remove it either.
The felt tip allows for precise lines and even wings.
Many fans of this pen have been using it for years.
So, it’s a classic formula that still gets the job done.
