Top 10 Powder Eyeliners

WHAT IT DOES
This eyeliner powder boasts intense pigmentation that allows you to create bold, striking lines with ease. Additionally, it has excellent staying power. Meaning it will stay put throughout the day or night. 

PROMISING REVIEW
"The compact is great! Used once and it did what I expected. Went on easy! Loved that it a cruelty free product. No smudging."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
With its combination of precision, longevity, and color options, you can trust this powder eyeliner to deliver the perfect eye look and keep your makeup looking pristine even in challenging conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Formulated with gentle ingredients, this eyeliner is suitable for sensitive eyes. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Richly pigmented with intense color payoff, this cake eyeliner was formulated to last all day and then some—we're talking through the workday, happy hour, and beyond—even if you shed a tear or two.

APPLICATION TIP
For more definition and even more staying power, top it off with Jolie's cake eyeliner sealant.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
Aside from the obvious—the genius built-in brush—reviewers love this eyeshadow for its unique powder-cream formula. It applies smoothly and evenly without skipping or tugging, and it stays put until the moment you take it off.

PROMISING REVIEW
"I stopped using eyeliner when my eyelids started showing signs of aging. No matter what I did, I couldn't achieve a solid line—my liner would just skip across the lids. This product is really pretty amazing. I can achieve a solid black line, thick or thin, without even trying. It's honestly the easiest eyeliner I have ever used."

WHO IT'S FOR
If you're new to the powder eyeliner game, this classic duo is the perfect product to start with. Including both black and brown shades and ringing up at just $6 a pop, you really can't go wrong.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
You can also use these babies as eyeshadows, primers, and brow enhancers.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
Because this comes in the form of a loose powder, this formula lets you have complete control over the intensity and pigmentation of your liner looks. Plus, since it's made with 100% natural ingredients, it's ultra-gentle and won't irritate sensitive eyes.

PROMISING REVIEW
"Love this eyeliner! This is the only natural powder eyeliner I've found that doesn't flake off during the day and really stays put (I actually need eye makeup remover to take this liner off at the end of the day). It's also super easy to apply wet or dry.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Complete with a highlighter shade, brow shade, and eyeliner shade, this may just be the last pressed powder compact you will ever buy. You can use the lightest shade above and below the brow, the medium shade to fill in brows, and the darkest shade to line.

WHO IT'S FOR
Rumor has it, shade #2 is the perfect brow powder for blondes.

WHAT IT DOES
There are two types of people in this world—those who can do smoky eyes and those who can't. But with this stuff, 

APPLICATION TIP
To achieve a perfect smoky eye, use the fat side of the brush around your top and bottom lash lines, then use your fingers to smudge the pigment up onto the lid.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
This jet-black formula may just be the last liner you ever buy. Ideal for creating precise wings, smudged lids, and smoldering waterlines, the 100% vegan pick can morph into whatever you want it to.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
Reviewers rave that the formula is super buildable, so you can use it for everything from subtle daytime looks to dramatic smoky eyes.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
This powder eyeliner is versatile and long-lasting, with a buildable formula for dense lining, shading, and contouring that works well wet or dry. 

PROMISING REVIEW
"I've been wearing this eyeliner for at least 20 years, since I was introduced to it at a professional Trish McEvoy make up session at my local Nordstrom. It's the most reliable eyeliner I've found. It's not overly dark and I use the Trish McEvoy special brush that you use with it -- it deposits the product just where you put it, not all over my eyelid."