Cold days are behind us. Along with our skin becoming dewier and our blush becoming stronger, adding a pop of color on our eyes is one of the easiest ways to embrace summer makeup. Neutral eyeliners– like your typical black or brown liner– will always have their place in our makeup bags. But adding an unexpected hue can add a dramatic oomph to any look. “Colorful eyeliners are super fun and a great way to enhance any makeup look,” Sabena Collier, makeup artist and Bobbi Brown Pro Artist, tells Beautycon.
But which color to choose? While you should certainly feel free to snag the color that you’re the most drawn to, Collier has a few tricks to make it easy. Depending on your hair color and eye color, certain eyeliners might pop more than others. “For dark brown eyes and darker hair, you can truly use any color. However, green and purple are great complements.”
Meanwhile, for blue eyes and blonde hair, Collier recommends “warmer tones such as a gold shimmer or orange eyeliner.” As for red hair? “I love using gold or green eyeliner to enhance their look.” And, when it comes to what Collier herself is using this time of year, she gravitates towards orange, yellow, gold, green, blue, or purple color eyeliners. “These colors are beautiful and a great way to enhance your spring makeup looks.”
If you find that your eyeliner tends to fade throughout the day, Collier also has a few tricks to help the look last longer. To get the most out of the look, “I would recommend priming the eyelid before application for color payoff and longevity benefits,” Collier says. “A pro tip for applying colorful eyeliner is to layer it on top of a black eyeliner. This will enhance the color by giving it a more vibrant and bolder effect.”
Whether you decide to opt for something vibrant and neon, or a more subtle, everyday shade, here are the 10 best summer eyeliners that will give your makeup the pop it deserves.
We know Sephora as the go-to beauty shopping destination, but don’t sleep on their products. Rumor has it that their products are manufactured at some of the same labs as their bestselling (and more expensive) brands. Not only is this eyeliner under $15, but it is waterproof and long-lasting, comes with a sharpener and smudger, and has a huge range of shades, from subtle sparkly browns to bold blues.Available at Sephora
Urban Decay really cornered the market on colorful eyeliners, in part because of their huge range of color choices, but also because of their incredible formula. These eyeliners are some of the most smudge-proof you can find, and are available in several different finishes and colors. Whether you want a smokey plum or a neon, glittery pink, they’ve got you covered.Available at Sephora
When it comes to professional makeup that both amateurs and experts equally adore, no one does it better than Bobbi Brown. These jumbo sized eyeliner crayons might not come in neon colors, but their range of elevated neutrals help compliment every eye color and shade. With a slate gray, olive green, and deep plum, you can dip a toe into the colorful eyeliner game with these.Available at Sephora
This eyeliner doesn’t just look beautiful when it’s on, but it will help keep your eyes healthy even after you’ve washed your face. Formulated with aloe vera, vitamin E, and safflower seed oil, this eyeliner nourishes your eyes, while providing a creamy yet long-lasting finish. Their six shades allow you to go bold or keep it calm.Available at Sephora
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Haus Labs Optic Intensity Eco Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil
If anyone knows how to go bold, it’s Lady Gaga. While the Internet is already obsessed with Haus Labs’ blushes and foundation, their eyeliner needs recognition too. With neon yellows and fierce reds, this range of colors is perfect for anyone who’s not afraid to be bold and take risks with their makeup.Available at Sephora
Danessa Myricks is no stranger to otherworldly makeup, and these eyeliners are no exception. Each one has a chrome color shift, looking magically different depending on the lighting. Whether you’re doing your makeup for a music festival or just like keeping your co-workers on their toes, these long-wear liners are a must-have.Available at Sephora
Beautiful, effective makeup doesn’t have to break the bank. These eyeliners from NYC are under $10, and come in a jaw-dropping 25 shades. You can truly create any look you could imagine, from subtle and sun-kissed, to rave-ready.Available at Ulta
Colourpop’s eye makeup is some of the most underrated on the market. Not only are these creamy gel liners quite affordable, but they come in the most wonderful shades. With six colors available, each one has a metallic, chrome shade that looks different in different lights. Not to mention, they’re also created to be waterproof and smudge resistant, so you can rest assured they won’t budge.Available at Ulta
Liquid liners are a staple of your makeup bag, especially if you love a cat-eye liner look. These options from Dior not only have good color payoff–which is rare for colorful liquid liners–but they also are sharp and long-wearing. You can choose between your classic neutrals and funkier color options like green, blue, or mustard yellow.Available at Ulta
Created by singer Halsey, their makeup brand about-face is all about going bold. Like the rest of the brand, these pigmented eyeliners can be used in a multitude of ways. You can create sharp, immovable graphic moments, or create a smudged-out look with their 13 unusual shades. Available at Ulta
