The Best Drugstore Colored Eyeliners in Every Shade of the Rainbow

November 05, 2020
Alanna Martine Kilkeary
By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
red and purple pencil eyeliner swatches
Colored eyeliner can instantly elevate any makeup look, from adding a pop of color to the waterline to switching up your classic wing. The good news is that some of the most pigmented formulas can be found at your nearest drugstore, so you don’t have to splurge on products to nail the trend. Whether it’s a long-lasting vibrant eyeliner pencil or a bright neon liquid eyeliner pen you’re after, we’ve rounded up the best colored liners on the market — and they’re all $10 or less.
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NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liner Sticks, $8

For a bold pencil option that’s available in just about every color on the ROYGBIV spectrum, try the Epic Wear Liner stick. It comes in 25 matte and metallic shades, and you can mix and match them to create some really creative eyeliner looks. 
loreal paris le liner signature mechanical eye pencil
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L’Oréal Paris Le Liner Signature Mechanical Eyeliner, $9.97

If a long-lasting, colored liner is your thing, the Le Liner Signature Mechanical Eyeliner will become a staple in your makeup routine. The formula provides up to 24 hours of wear and comes in six versatile shades: a deep black, navy-teal, army-green, gray, violet and gold.


milani stay put waterproof eyeliner
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Milani Stay Put Waterproof Eyeliner, $9.79

The Stay Put Liner comes in five shades that will add a pop to any neutral makeup look. Our favorites are Duchess, an eggplant purple, Femme Fatale, a striking navy, and Moss Boss, an earthy-green.
essence extreme lasting eye pencil
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Essence Extreme Lasting Eye Pencil, $2.99

At less than $3t, this long-lasting pencil from Essence gives you a big bang for your buck. It comes in six stunning shades: black, gray-green, gray-blue, gray-brown, gray-purple and the prettiest light pink.


nyx professional makeup epic wear liner
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NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liquid Liner, $10

The Epic Wear liquid liner is a crowd-pleaser because it comes in eight bold shades and is waterproof and smudge-proof. We love adding the colors Lilac, Red and Yellow onto our upper lash-line for a colorful yet unexpected wing.
loreal paris matte signature liquid liner
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L’Oréal Paris Matte Signature Liquid Dip Waterproof Eyeliner, $9.69

This waterproof, smudge-resistant formula is a must if you want to switch up your classic eyeliner wing. Instead of opting for your usual black, try the shades Blue or Burgundy for an eye-catching pop.


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