For a precise feline flick or bold eye look, you need this NYX Professional Makeup eyeliner pen

Updated Sep 15, 2025 9:42 pm ET


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For many beauty enthusiasts, eyeliner is one of the trickiest makeup products out there. First, there are so many eyeliner options, from pencil to pen to liquid to gel. You want to pick a liner that allows for precision and color that is also long-lasting and doesn’t smudge easily, and you want something that’s not too dry or too wet. Plus, you have to account for the makeup look you want. Are you going for a classic cat eye, a smokey eye look, a bold undereye flick or a basic wing?

Regardless of what look you’re going for, this NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner is a classic, reliable option — and it’s under $10 on Amazon.

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner, $9.99

photo of the NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner
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This NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner is everything you need in an eyeliner. It’s waterproof, matte, pigmented and easier to use than a lot of similar eyeliners.

This liquid pen has a precise yet flexible tip that allows you to control the thickness of your lines. It lasts up to 24 hours without smudging, and the formula is vegan and cruelty free. There are also six shades to choose from, including four nude shades.

Amazon users can’t get enough of how easy this liner is to use and how bold it makes their makeup look. “I’m absolutely thrilled with this black eyeliner!” says one reviewer. “The formula is perfectly pigmented, delivering rich, dark black lines that make my eyes pop. The best part? No smudging or running throughout the day! The eyeliner stays put, even through sweat or humidity.”

So, if you’re the type of person who wants to get their glide of eyeliner right the first time around, this NYX Professional Makeup pen is the perfect match. Grab it for $10 and make this your new go-to liner.

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

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Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

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