Combine ease-of-use and feline finesse with a gel eyeliner pencil that does the job – and often does it better – than its liquid counterpart. Hassle-free application and high pigment payoff are the defining features of this beauty offering, making it a makeup arsenal mainstay that you just can’t get enough of. The best part? Many eyeliner pencils go beyond their call of duty, doubling up as kajal pencils for a sultry, kohl-rimmed appeal. Below, we’ve drawn up a list of top-rated eyeliner pencils in fun and fabulous hues for all your striking makeup looks.
Maybelline New York Tattoo Studio Gel Eyeliner Pencil
- Why You’ll Love It: Waterproof, smudge-resistant, budge-resistant, fade-resistant, up to 36-hour wear
Available in 8 neutral and metallic colours, Maybelline’s Tattoo Studio Gel Eyeliner Pencil lends a saturated payoff for a dramatic impact. Ace your cat eye and winged eyeliner with this gel-based formulation that stays put for up to 36 hours.
Nykaa GlamorEyes Colored Eyeliner
- Why You’ll Love It: Waterproof, smudge-proof, dermatologically tested, cruelty-free
Get your glam on with Nykaa’s GlamorEyes Eyeliner in 5 eye-popping colours for every mood and occasion. The matte formula glides on effortlessly, delivering an instant colour payoff that lasts up to 8 hours. You can apply the eyeliner on your waterline as a kajal, smudge it along your lids as an eyeshadow, or stroke it over your upper lash line for depth and dimension.
Rimmel London Kajal Eye Liner Pencil
- Why You’ll Love It: High colour payoff, intensely pigmented, up to 12-hour wear
Grab your multi-functional eye pencil today! The Rimmel Kajal Eye Liner Pencil helps you master a smokey eye with absolute ease. The smooth, smudgeable texture glides on seamlessly, making it super-easy to blend with the help of your fingertips. As for me, I’ve been obsessing over the Denim Blue shade.
Makeup Revolution Streamline Eyeliner
- Why You’ll Love It: Available in 15 popping shades, intensely pigmented, ultra-creamy
This super-blendable eyeliner pencil features a smudger on one end for seamless blending. Available in 15 flattering shades, the Makeup Revolution Streamline Eyeliner glides across your waterline and lash line, delivering intense pigment for a statement look.
Lakmé Absolute Explore Eye Pencil
- Why You’ll Love It: Smudge-proof, long-lasting, up to 32-hour wear, quick-drying, crease-free, ophthalmologically tested
Make your eyes the centre of attention with the Lakmé Absolute Explore Eye Pencil, available in 10 arresting hues. The rich pigment lasts up to 32 hours, featuring a 15-second quick-drying formula for crease-free application. Brighten your inner corners to give the illusion of bigger eyes, or indulge in some colour-play by layering multiple shades.
Swiss Beauty Colour Me Happy Eyeliner
- Why You’ll Love It: Waterproof, smudge-proof, longwear, high colour payoff
Invest in this easy-to-use, twist-up eyeliner, available in 12 vibrant shades. From a royal blue to a soothing mint green, the longwear formula doesn’t budge for up to 10 hours and delivers an intense matte finish. Plus, the fine-tip applicator allows for precision and intricate detailing.
Kay Beauty Gel Eye Pencil
- Why You’ll Love It: Waterproof, smudge-proof, up to 24-hour wear, intensely pigmented
The Gel Eye Pencil, another coveted Kay Beauty offering, comes in 7 stunning shades for all Indian skin tones. Highly pigmented with over 24-hour staying power, the buttery-smooth formula will give you a statement look in just one stroke. This one’s worth every penny, I promise.
Lamel #OhMy Color Gel Liner
- Why You’ll Love It: Ultra-creamy, long-lasting, super-blendable
From a popping purple to a striking pink, Lamel’s #OhMy Color Gel Liner is perfect for when you’re looking to experiment with your makeup. The longwear formula accentuates your eyes, gliding onto your skin with precision. Humbly priced at INR 325, it’s an absolute steal.
Too Faced Killer Liner
- Why You’ll Love It: Waterproof, up to 36-hour wear, transfer-resistant, non-flaking
If you’re willing to splurge, turn to Too Faced’s Killer Liner for razor-sharp precision. The luxe formulation is transfer-resistant, non-flaking, and ultra-smooth for seamless application. Plus, the gel liner doesn’t budge for up to 36 hours!
Miss Claire Glimmersticks For Eyes
- Why You’ll Love It: Intensely pigmented, long-lasting, non-cracking or smearing
With Miss Claire’s Glimmersticks, all eyes will be on you! Offering instant colour payoff and a long-lasting finish, this buttery-smooth formula glides onto your lids sans any snagging, creasing, or cracking.
