14 Eyeliners To Try Right Now

Of all the makeup looks that caused a stir at fall fashion week, the eyes definitely had it. Eyeliner in particular got a lot of play, as makeup artists went for rimmed lids, smoky lines and flicked-up edges. As our eyeliner obsession reaches new heights, we asked the top pros for their favorite pencils, gels and liquid pens to create a variety of looks. Click ahead to see if your preferred stylus makes the list or find inspiration to trace on something new.

Chanel La Ligne De Chanel

“I love this eyeliner because it gives me two finish options: either a deep matte black or an intense smoky graphite look. The best way to apply it is with a dampened art store brush—my favorite is Princeton Artist Brush #3050 series Angle Shader Miniature synthetic Sable—to get the perfect cat eye. And these shades double as matte eye shadow when not mixed with water.” —makeup artist Daniel Martin

Chanel eye palette, $45

Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils in Bronze Black

“The consistency is gorgeous—it goes on smoothly but dries and lasts. And the color is like nothing else. It’s a metallic olive-y black. It brings out the amber that surrounds so many women’s irises. It’s gorgeous.” —makeup artist Molly Stern

Yves Saint Laurent eyeliner in Bronze Black, $25

Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner

“Although there are a lot of great liquid liners out there, I do not leave home with out Hourglass Calligraphy liner in my kit. It’s waterproof, smudge-proof and provides a deep, rich black color. The felt tip is fine so you can create a very thin line or an exaggerated thicker line. Remember to store the pen facing down to avoid the tip getting dried out. It’s by far my go-to red carpet favorite!” —makeup artist Jenn Streicher

Hourglass liquid liner pen, $32,

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof in Taupe

“The light shimmery grey has hints of purple, plum and green so it makes any eye color pop. I love using it on its own or blending it with different eye shadows. The texture is creamy enough to smudge but holds up well without needing to set with powder. It’s truly waterproof and will last all day and night.” —makeup artist Kayleen McAdams

Chanel eyeliner in Taupe, $30

NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Madison Avenue or Via Appia

“This pencil glides on, gives enough play time to blend and smudge, and really holds for the entirety of the day. My favorite shades are Madison Avenue, a slate grey and Via Appia, a copper brown. Both shades are very flattering on the majority of women.” —makeup artist Pati Dubroff

NARS eyeliner, $23 each,

Tom Ford Noir Absolute

“It’s a deep black gel formula with specks of midnight blue that catch the light beautifully. It’s perfect for creating a dimensional smoky eye that last all night. I like to use it with Laura Mercier’s Smudge Brush around the edges of the lash line to create drama!” —makeup artist Robin Black

Tom Ford gel eyeliner, $35

Chanel Le Crayon Khol in Ambre

“This is my long-time favorite eyeliner. The kohl formula is safe to put inside the eye, so you can smudge it around and blend it out. I like to run the tip into the lash lines, on top and bottom, then use my finger to soften the edges and allow it to creep into the outer corners of the eye. The chocolate-y brown color never looks heavy and it seems to flatter everyone regardless of skin or eye color.” —Kate Lee, Chanel makeup artist

Chanel eye pencil in Ambre, $28

NARS Eyeliner Stylos in Carpates or Atlantic

“This season we’re seeing a strong focus on eyeliner. I love a super-saturated inky black or deep navy color that goes on glossy and dries down in seconds. To achieve a precise line: I always start close at the inner corner of the eye. Start thin and gradually get thicker. Always lay the felt tip on its side at the base of the upper lash line as you draw the line. This will give you more control, which is integral to lining your eyes well.” —Uzu, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist

NARS liner pen, $27 each,

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color

“What don’t I love about this liner? The texture is silky—you can swipe it on straight from the applicator or use a brush to achieve a more controlled line. The colors range from the perfect gray to an amazing peacock blue so you can go natural or have fun with color. And once it’s dry it doesn’t budge so it really lasts all day.” —makeup artist Fiona Stiles

Laura Mercier eyeliner, $24