Stila
Smudge Pots
*One of the first and still the best cream/gel combo eyeliner/eyeshadow. This little pot of intense pigments is an all-time favorite for creating the most inky dark, sultry, smoky eye imaginable.
Apply with a liner brush for razor-sharp precision or smudge it with a soft eye brush for more shadow-like coverage.
Inglot
Matte Collection AMC Eyeliner Gel
*It's a rare occasion when "another" entry into an already bloated product category grabs the attention of so many makeup artists. Welcome to a rare occasion. This gel eyeliner is quickly becoming the hands down favorite of makeup artists around the globe. Why? Simple, it's everything we want in a gel liner ...densely pigmented, KILLER color selection (20 at last count), plenty of product at a low price ($12.00 US) - Almost forgot ...THEY DON'T BUDGE (seriously, ridiculously, crazy durable).
And on a strictly personal note - Blenderella is obsessed with the insanely bright colors!
MAc
Fluidline Eyeliner Gel
*Another makeup artist fave in the cream/gel eyeliner category. Fluidline is not as much of a 'shadow' substitute as the Stila Smudge Pots, but packs a truly intense wallop of rich pigment for eye lining. The colors (6 of them) are easy to apply, intense and very long lasting.
Bobbi Brown
Long Wear Gel Eyeliner
*Looks alot like the MAC Fluidline...right? Well it's pretty much exactly the same (and that's not a bad thing). We won't get into how Estee Lauder Corp. is notorious for releasing the same product in each of it's brands (with "slightly" different packaging).
All we know is that it works just as well as it's MAC cousin...so pick your poison and chose the name you like better on the jar (it's the only real difference).
Urban Decay
24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
*Densely pigmented, creamy pencil liners that glide on effortlessly and then set to a defiantly water-proof finish...and refuse to budge even in the most extreme conditions. Say goodbye to renegade eyeliner running or fading away ...even under your eyes.
Make Up For Ever
Aqua Eyes
*Like what was said about the 24/7 pencil above? Then repeat it ...exactly! Same creamy texture, ease of application and iron-clad wearability. Did we mention a gorgeous selection of 25 fab colors to choose from? Once again, it's up to you to choose whose name you want printed on your product, because they are exactly the same. Choices, choices, choices!
Smashbox
Limitless Liquid Liner Pen
*We love that 'winged out' diva look! This is the modern and easy way to create and intensely graphic eyeliner without the mess and fuss of cake liners or old fashioned liquid liners. The tip of the pen is flexible, yet firm enough to allow total control over the thickness of your line by simply adjusting application pressure. The quick drying, densely pigmented formula is waterproof and won't budge until you remove it.
L'Oreal Paris
Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
*We all thought this was too good to be true. A fantastic, long-wearing, non-flaking liquid eyeliner WITH a precision felt tip applicator...this cheap?
This is the one to seriously consider if you’re a fan of Lancome’s impressive (but much costlier) Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner. The felt-tip applicator makes application a cinch and the formula dries quickly with amazing tenacity... not to mention impressive resistance to smudging, smearing, or flaking.
So, for those of you that insist on the bougie high priced felt tip - go ahead. We're sticking with L'Oreal and pocketing the change.
Guerlain Terracotta
Loose Kohl
*Sinfully decadent ultra fine, loose kohl powder with a touch of iridescence. This is the real deal and creates a "smoke" that is simply not to be believed. Loose kohl powder of this quality is VERY hard to find and a professional artist's dream to work with.
It can be applied as an eyeliner using the wand applicator or as an eyeshadow using a brush. Either way, the results are nothing short of STUNNING.
Stila Cosmetics
Kajal Eye Liner
*These sultry kohl pencils mimic the ultra-soft texture of the Indian eye darkener of the same name. They glide on gently yet leave a bold, clear stroke of rich color. They can be used to create both precise and smoky, smudged lines.
BTW...They have some CRAZY gorgeous jewel tones too!
MAC
Eye Kohl Liner
*A very soft, powdery pencil liner that lines, defines and shades the eyes with rich color and a very flattering diffused finish. Smolder (shown left) is one of the most flattering black kohl liners on the market. Not too intense...just smoky black and sexy.
Rimmel
Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil
*The same soft, smudgeable, fade resistant, dense color application of the expensive Kohl brands at a fraction of the cost. Sharply defined or blended to a softly smudged look...these pencils pack an A+ punch (Green Shimmer is so pretty it's sinful!)