Tester says: "This liner's texture is good, and it's easy to apply. The applicator is the no-need-to-sharpen type, which I like, as I find it hard to get a perfect point with pencil-style liners. This one has an added feature, as well – a sharpener on the end that makes the tip perfectly shaped after being flattened by use."
Available at drugstores
8. Dr. Hauschka Kajal Eyeliner (Grey), $20.95Tester says: "I love this pencil. It glides on smoothly without any tugging, and it's a little creamy, which makes it so much easier for smudging. It has a regular pencil tip that I found easy to sharpen – it came out very clean, and didn't break. The dark grey colour is a nice, more dramatic change from my usual chocolate brown, perfect for anyone who (like me) finds black too harsh."
Available at select stores; visit drhauschka.ca for retailers
9. Guerlain Divinora Eye-Liner (Bleu Nuit 02)Tester says: "I usually avoid liquid eyeliners because I'm a klutz, but this superskinny brush is so fine and feathery that it's easy to look glam without needing too much skill. It has great staying power, and even stays put (with only minor flaking) after an hour at the gym. I love that it's fragrance-free and doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes. This is such a classy-looking product that it brings me joy every time I open my makeup bag. I won't wear it often but I love just owning it, and it's definitely the best liquid applicator I have ever used – worth the money!"
Available at department stores and Guerlain boutiques across Canada
10. Origins Automagically Eye Lining Pencil, $18Tester says: "This is the best eyeliner I have ever used. Until I tried it, I didn't really wear eyeliner because I always found it difficult to apply. No more! It goes on like butter and lasts well. I just made note of my local Origins counter so I can restock right away when this one runs out."
Available at select The Bay locations and origins.com
11. Maybelline Expert Eyes Khôl Eye-Liner Pencil, $3.99Tester says: "I really like this liner! Even fresh out of the package, the tip of the pencil wasn't sharp, and it was nice and soft on my eyes, especially compared to other inexpensive products. I like that it glides with just the right amount of resistance, so your hand doesn't have to be too steady – in other words, you can put it on before you've had that first cup of coffee. I would definitely buy it."
Available at drugstores
12. Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner (Black)Tester says: "This liquid liner went on easy and smooth with a thin, straight line, dried fast and didn't run. It lasted all day until I removed it at night. This is now my favourite eyeliner – it's the best I've ever used."
Available at Chanel beauty counters across Canada; chanel.ca
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