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In this dreary weather, it can be hard to get that pep in your step. Winter is almost here, and to combat that sluggish, sallow feeling, there’s one easy makeup product that will make a huge different in your routine: glitter eyeliner.
Think less “12-year-old stealing her mom’s makeup” and more “Euphoria.” Glitter has never, ever been trendier. You don’t need to be a makeup artist to rock this look either. With the help of an easy glitter eyeliner, you can up the ante with just a single line. And if you’re a beauty minimalist, swapping your black eyeliner for a metallic silver is the only thing you need to do to completely wow your friends. Here, find 10 glitter eyeliners you need this winter.
Pros
- Pigmented
Cons
- Can be hard to spread
A classic for its blinding metallic finish, this liquid liner makes it easy to upgrade any look. You can use it on its own for a hint of glitter, or on top of black eyeliner for a glam look. The fine tip makes it super easy to control.
Pros
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Can be watery
Donni Davy is the makeup artist responsible for the iconic looks on Euphoria—and for creating this makeup line. This product is a mix between a glitter eyeshadow and eyeliner. You can use it to create precise looks or all-over glitz.
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Pros
- Sparkling
Cons
- Limited shade range
This glitter eyeliner is so sparkling that it almost looks wet on the skin—hence the name, which makes it look like you have a glittering tear about to fall down your cheek. It’s an easy way to brighten your makeup look in a subtle way.
4
Best Chrome Gel Liner
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner
Pros
- Great colors
Cons
- Not a lot of product
That alien, metallic chrome eye look is easy to achieve with this product. While it might look like a regular eyeliner at first, the colors are actually a chrome duo color that looks different depending on the light.
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5
Best Drugstore Metallic Liner
Revlon So Fierce! Chrome Ink Liquid Eyeliner
Pros
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Can be hard to get a thin line
Think of this eyeliner like one of those markers you used in middle school that you shake to activate. Simply dip the pen tip in the cap to get a dose of metallic color that won’t dry out over time. Then, paint on your desired look.
6
Best Designer Eyeliner
Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Pricey
This line of eyeliners comes in both matte and glittery colors, and the metallic shades are well worth your money. If you’ve been on the hunt for a golden or teal glittery eyeliner, these should be your new go-tos.
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Best Waterproof Eyeliner
Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Color Ink 24HR Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Pros
- Waterproof
Cons
- Pricey
This liquid liner comes in a range of colors, but the three metallic liners are absolute must-haves. In either gold, teal, or pink, these glittery liners will last all night long.
8
Best for Eyeshadow
NUDESTIX Magnetic Luminous Eye Color
Pros
- Creamy
Cons
- Can smudge
This softly shimmering eye stick makes it easy to apply as either an eyeliner or eyeshadow. The colors are subtle, but the shimmers help give the eyes that enviable pop. You can even use it as a highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones.
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Pros
- Blendable
Cons
- Pencil can be very soft
Kylie Jenner’s eye pencil range comes in matte and metallic formulas, and the glittery versions are available in a range of exciting colors, like blue, purple, silver, and gold. Options abound.
10
Best for Classic Colors
Wet n Wild MegaLiner Metallic Liquid Eyeliner
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Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Can be clumpy
Your classic black eyeliner could always use an upgrade. This metallic liquid liner comes in a shimmery black or brown color that amps things up for nighttime. Who says a classic can’t be fun?
Tatjana Freund
Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor
Tatjana Freund is Hearst's Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She's a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.