Even though Maybelline and Max Factor were the first cosmetic companies to release brown- and white-coloured eyeliners during the Roaring Twenties, we’ve really got to thank the Swinging Sixties for making sure that eyeliner is no longer limited to the quintessential black shade anymore.
Since the good ol’ times, coloured eyeliners might have come and gone, but judging from the way it’s been splashed across F/W’19 runway beauty looks, it’s safe to say that eclectic cat-eye looks are here to stay (and slay). At least, for now.
At Guy Laroche, it was a twist on the classic winged liner, but in a vivid red this time. While at Anna Sui and Natasha Zinko, it took form in lilac and bright pink. Then, Tibi’s models were seen with teal smudged out messily but artfully in their waterlines.
Scroll on for our edit of the snazziest colours to wear on your lids this season.
Wear them solo as pops of striking colour or mix and match to create your own colour combinations. These limited edition liquid liners have super smooth precision and glide on effortlessly while delivering soft neon effects that work on every skin tone.
We can all appreciate an electric blue liner and this Kat Von D one is the answer to our prayers. This liner promises to be quick-drying. And when it does, it moves with your skin and doesn’t fade or crack.
Experience the luxury of long-lasting gel eyeliner with the ease of a pencil. Make a bold statement with this long-wearing, waterproof eyeliner that glides on seamlessly to deliver instant colour payoff. And it doubles up as skincare too. Vitamin E and rosa canina seed extract help to soothe, soften, and protect the delicate skin around the eyes.
Enter Dior’s first liner with a hybrid tip that combines the ease of a felt-pen with the suppleness of a brush. Trade your standard black liner for this the next time you’re wearing pink or mauve shadows and you’ll get a saucy monochromatic eye look.
Why we love this super-saturated gel liner? It’s the best of both worlds. Upon application, it remains blendable for a few seconds so that you have the option to smudge it on the outer portion of your eye or in your waterline. After it dries, it’s a budge-proof liner that stays on for 24 hours.
Here’s a hot pink one to pull of a similar look to the floating liner look that was spotted at Natasha Zinko, but with sparkly pizzazz. The formula dries quickly to a soft finish and peels off easily with no mess or fallout, so there’s no need for tugging thanklessly at your delicate lids with makeup remover. The precise applicator is also designed to make it easy to create multilayered eye looks with different colours.
Probably one of the trendiest colours of 2019, there’s no reason not to wear neon green on your eyelids – since you probably already own a piece of clothing in that colour.
A smoky dark-plum shade that’s flattering on blue or hazel eyes, wear this with a purple smokey eye look. Use it as a shadow as well – just smudge it out. It’s creamy and designed to be just as smooth and saturated as liquid formulas.
The 1.5mm thin mechanical liner allows for thin and accurate lining. There’s really no need for a separate brush or a pot. Messy lines and cleanups will not be in your dictionary when you’re perfecting your cat-eye with this. Plus, it’s an undaunting colour for you to dip your toes into this bold trend.