5 Smoky Eyeliners to Try in 2022 for an Edgy Look

February 25, 2022

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Smoky eyeliner has been taking over Instagram makeup feeds with its imprecise shapes and smudged finish. In fact, we predict that this trend will take over your typical cat or kitten eyeliner, which is why we’re sharing our favorite smoky eyeliner pencils that can help you master the look. Read on for our favorites.

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NYX Professional Makeup Epic Smoke Liner

Smoke out your typical winged eyeliner look with this innovative pencil eyeliner. It has a triangular tip on one side to help you define your upper or lower lash line, and a small paddle brush on the other side to help smoke out your look. There are a dozen ways to wear this one!

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Maybelline TattooStudio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

Try this gel formula that gives you a sultry, matte finish. Apply a wing or line with the gel tip, and smudge it out with the dual-ended sponge. The formula is extremely blendable and easy to smoke out.

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Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl

Go smoky with this kohl liner that’s creamy smooth. It comes in a variety of black and dark blue shades, plus an icy white that can illuminate any eye makeup look. Blend the white out on the inner corners to highlight your look or smudge out your cat eye with a deeper shade for a smoldering look.

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Stila Stay All Day Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner

This smudge stick is perfect for rocking on its own or paired over your favorite neutral eye look. It comes in twelve stunning shades, from a jade green to a shimmering olive and will give you a smoky, imprecise finish.

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Kulfi Underlined Kajal Eyeliner

This creamy eyeliner is longwearing, waterproof and even contains aloe vera and vitamin E to nourish your skin. It comes in five shades, blends like a charm and will give you a smoky, pigmented finish.

Design: Juliana Campisi