When it comes to eyeliner, you probably reach for the same brown or black eyeliner pencil day in and day out. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, there are also plenty of other eyeliner styles to try out. Why not forgo your usual brown lash line look for something more dramatic and bold? Or trade in your favorite black wing for a dotted cat eye or a negative space cut crease look? If lack of eyeliner application experience is what’s keeping you from trying out something new in the eye makeup department, don’t fret—we’ve got 28 eyeliner ideas that you can definitely do. Keep reading to learn about all of them, plus our best products and application tips to use along the way.

EYELINER IDEA #1: SULTRY SMOKY EYE

We couldn’t do an eyeliner roundup without mentioning the smoky eye. A true classic, this effortlessly chic makeup look can take your look from day to night with ease. To start, you’ll want to apply a thin layer of eye primer to keep your makeup in place. Then line your upper and lower lash lines with the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Black. Before it sets, reach for a pencil eyeshadow brush dipped in eyeshadow and smoke out your liner. Don’t get too precious with it; this look can be a bit messy! Coat your eyelashes with a few swipes of the L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Waterproof Mascara, Lasting Volume, for lifted and curled lashes. Voila!

EYELINER IDEA #2: CLASSIC CAT EYE

Is there any eyeliner style more classic than the black cat eye? It’s an all-time favorite for a reason—it’s gorgeous! Equal parts dramatic, romantic, and always on-trend, a classic black cat eye is well-suited for just about any occasion, whether day or night. To achieve the perfect cat eye, don’t forget to apply primer beforehand and start your cat eye with the wing first. And if those two tips aren’t enough to spark confidence in your cat eye skills, here are 7 Hacks for the Perfect Cat Eye.

EYELINER IDEA #3: SMUDGED EYELINER

If the thought of applying a dramatic smoky eye is intimidating, try the smudging technique instead. Smudged black eyeliner is like the punk-rock cousin of the traditional smoky eye, and you can smudge a little or a lot, depending on your mood. Try the trend with the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner, which comes with a smudger to help make the process oh so easy! Here’s How to Wear Smudged Black Eyeliner.

EYELINER IDEA #4: TIGHTLINING

Tightlining, also known as invisible eyeliner, is an eye makeup technique that involves applying eyeliner onto your upper waterline to create the appearance of thicker, more defined lashes. The idea behind tightlining is to make it look as if you haven’t even applied eyeliner at all—yet still make people wonder how your eyes and lashes appear so naturally defined and stunning. Since this technique involves getting really close to your eyes, it’s best to make sure you’re doing it the right way. Our article, What is Tightlining? Everything You Need to Know About this Invisible Eyeliner Technique, has all the details.

EYELINER IDEA #5: TEAL EYELINER

In case you missed it, teal eye makeup is officially on-trend. Look around on social media and in magazines, and you’ll quickly see just how popular teal eye makeup is. One of the best ways to try out this trendy hue is with a bold, bright teal eyeliner, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in True Teal, for a stunning a cat eye.

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