Looking to add a little color to your daily makeup routine? Instead of going for the obvious red lipstick, let your eyes take center stage with a bold and bright eyeliner. Not quite ready to commit to aqua? From metallic gold to midnight blue, here’s a quick guide to finding the hue that’s right for you.
[two-in-one]
» E.l.f. EyeLiner and Shadow Stick in Brown
Whether you have the brightest blue eyes or the darkest brown, this stick works for all eye colors and skin tones. Unlike black liner, brown tones come off a little less severe and blend well with all eye shadows. The e.l.f. dual stick comes with a gold metallic shadow that will spice up your liner and complete your new look.
Target, $3
[wow ’em]
» Marc Jacobs Highlighter Gel Crayon in Intro(Vert)
Don’t let its name fool you. The Marc Jacobs green gel crayon is anything but timid. Fabulous and fun, this tone will definitely get you noticed. A great alternative to colorful eye shadow, try Intro(vert) with your neutral shadows to effortlessly take your look from day to night.
Sephora, $25
[start simple]
» Benefit BAD Gal Liner in Charcoal
Sometimes flat-out switching your look is easier said than done. Soften your look with Benefit’s beautiful deep-gray tone, which slides on smooth and lasts all day. The attached smudge brush can easily take your look from perfect to perfectly smokey with just a simple swipe.
Sephora, $20
[beyond black]
» Trish McEvoy Intense Eye Pencil in Arabian Nights
If you’re reluctant to commit to color, try this pencil in midnight blue. Arabian Nights is a near- black liner that can easily build as you apply, and its creamy texture won’t leave your makeup looking heavy or overdone.
Nordstrom, $28
[brush-on beauty]
» Nars Eyeliner Stylo in Atlantic
Nars’ deep blue liner won’t give you a flashback to 1983. The liquid liner goes on perfectly precise for a clean, finished look. And, you can easily create the perfect cat eye, thanks to its ultra-thin tip. There’s no look this liner can’t create.
Sephora, $27