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Sure, concealer can hide a bad hangover and contouring creams give you cheekbones where you didn't have them before — but when we're talking about true transformation, eyeliner is where it's at. One moment, you're channeling Katharine Hepburn, the next, Keith Richards. Hell, it can even give you freckles if you want them.
But, eyeliners are not one-size-fits-all and finding the perfect unicorn is no easy feat — especially when there are so many options available. That's why we rounded up our favorite ones and sorted them by type. Whether you're looking for a gel, liquid, pencil, or bright hue, there's something in this roundup for everyone. The one thing they do all have in common, though? They all clock in at less than $10. Check 'em out in the slides ahead.
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Gel
This little pot from Maybelline holds its own against some of the fanciest, most expensive gel formulations out there. It's creamy, long-wearing, and extremely pigmented. Plus, it comes with an excellent brush that makes etching on everything from cat-eyes to smoky eyes super easy.
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, $8.99, available at Ulta Beauty.
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Rainbow Bright
When it comes to colored liner, you can't go wrong with Nyx. The brand has an impressive array of bold hues — from this canary yellow to forest green — in a variety of formulations (pencil, liquid, you name it).
This liquid liner might just be our favorite. It features a teeny tiny brush head that's perfect for detailed liner work.
Nyx Cosmetics Vivid Brights Liner in Vivid Halo, $7, available at Nyx Cosmetics.
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Liquid
Liquid eyeliner is an absolute staple in our makeup bags. What else would we use to trace on precise cat-eyes? This one from Almay may not look like much in the bottle, but its opaque black formula is seriously budge-proof.
Almay Liquid Eyeliner, $7.99, available at Ulta Beauty.
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Pencil
This creamy pencil ticks all the boxes: It's waterproof, pigmented, and lasts for hours on our lids. Plus, it comes with a handy built-in sharpener so you'll never have to use a dull tip ever again.
Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Definer, $4.49, available at Target.
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