6 Under-Eyeliners To Achieve A Dramatic Look

Having dramatic, striking eyes is all about the product you use around them, and under-eyeliner is a great way to achieve a beautiful look. Not only does eyeliner on the bottom lid help to brighten up the eyes, but it can create a seductive appearance or enhance definition too. You can match the colour to your eyes (blue, green, or brown) to make your peepers really pop, or, for something even more intense, black or grey can be used. If you don’t know where to start with under eyeliner, here are six ones we love. —Jennifer Cox

A creamy, smudge-free eyeliner with vivid, high-performance colours is the Satin Kajal Liner from Victoria Beckham Beauty ($40). Choose from a sophisticated wardrobe of new neutrals that are infused with skin-loving ingredients for long-lasting wear. They glide on smoothly in a single swipe and deliver dramatic eye definition any way you wear it.

The Best Pencil from Jones Beauty ($29) offers a precise, crisp line that glides on lower lids seamlessly. The high-pigmented eyeliner is based on 1970s’ no-frills, ultra-dense formulas, but updated with a clean and modern ingredient list. Blend it, smoke it, or apply it as a sharp graphic line. It comes in black, brown, and four beautiful colours.

We love the convenience of Clinique’s Quickliner For Eyes ($33). It twists up and glides on smoothly, then smudges to a blur of transfer-resistant colour. It never needs sharpening and is water resistant. Plus, the smudge tool on the opposite end helps create a variety of looks, and it gives you time to play since the formula allows 60 seconds for blending before setting.

The Kohl Pencil from Yves Rocher ($12) effortlessly highlights your eyes thanks to its creamy texture and easy application. It can be applied along the root of lashes along the inner lash line. It is enriched with cornflower extract to care for sensitive eyes, and it comes in five natural shades in a matte finish.

Sephora Collection’s Ultimate Gel Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($13) lives up to its name. Not only is it waterproof and long-lasting but it goes on effortlessly, providing intense colour payoff in matte, metallic, and shimmer finishes. It won’t smudge, flake, or crack once it’s set, and you’ll appreciate the one-stroke application without skipping.

If you’re looking for a creamy eyeliner, try the No Budge Retractable Eyeliner from Elf Cosmetics ($6). This liner is water- and smudge-resistant with intense colour and a pretty matte finish. The retractable design means it’s quick to use, and the gel tip means no sharpening. It’s also vegan and cruelty free.