10 Best Brown Eyeliners You're About to Fall in Love With

They don't call this cult-favorite brown eyeliner a "tattoo" for no reason—this formula actually lasts, so feel free to wear it from work to that Bumble date you're finally following through with.

PRO TIP: Beginners should take note of this super-thin tip, which makes precise, smooth lines totally doable (even if you've got a shaky hand).

This kohl liner (one of Lerma's faves) makes smokey-eye application a total breeze, thanks to the buildable formula.

PRO TIP: This brown eyeliner is so soft and easy to blend that Lerma suggests thickly tracing your upper lash line, then using your fingers to smudge it out along your lid.

If a gel pot usually feels intimidating (I get it! Pencil formulas are more in my comfort zone too), Lerma suggests broadening your horizons with this easy-to-apply pick. 

PRO TIP: Dip your eyeliner brush into the pot and trace your lash line exactly like you would with a traditional liquid liner, only this time, you'll be left with a silky, velvety line, instead of a watery smudge.

This waterproof brown eyeliner stays put through anything—like, I'm talking three-seasons-of-Grey's-Anatomy anything.

PRO TIP: The creamy texture means it glides on nice and smooth (read: none of that annoying tugging), so applying your makeup during your commute is actually doable.

Looking to Marie Kondo your beauty stash? This perfectly pigmented, dual-ended brown eyeliner offers the definition of a liquid liner on one end, plus the smudgy ease of a gel liner on the other end, so you can remember to throw one less thing in your overnight bag.

PRO TIP: Scribble the creamy gel tip across your lids, then quickly blend it out with your finger for a soft, smokey eye (that doesn't even require eyeshadow).

Unlike your classic, no-frills pencil eyeliner, this powdery formula leaves you with a soft, natural-looking line of brown that's super easy to blend out or let set. 

PRO TIP: For a hazy definition that doesn't look too intense, lightly trace your lower lash line with this pencil, then blend it out with an eyeshadow brush dipped in bronze eyeshadow.

Liquid liners can be a pain to apply, but this one draws on easily, dries quickly, and won't smudge (thanks to the super-clean lines you can get with its fine tip). 

PRO TIP: You can really build this formula—so don't be afraid to pack it on when you're looking for a bolder finish.

If you want the creaminess of a gel, but you're still not sold on using a pot, this crayon eyeliner is the perfect solution. It goes on like butter—no brush necessary—and it'll give you major color payoff.

PRO TIP: This brown eyeliner comes with a built-in sharpener, so you can *finally* stop looking for that one that keeps slipping out of your makeup bag. Whenever the tip is getting a little dull, pop off the black sharpener at the base of the liner and twist away for a more precise point.

A good eyeliner doesn't have to run your bank account dry. This cheap, jumbo-sized pencil is perfect for that thick cat eye you saw on your Insta feed last week.

PRO TIP: You can use this brown liner as an eyeshadow too. Just scribble the crayon all over your lid, then use your finger or a brush to blend. 

If you spend all morning on your cat eye only for it to run and smear by noon, this long-lasting pencil will legit change your life (or at the very least, your day). You'll get a precise, smudge-free line every damn time. 

PRO TIP: On the days you aren't after sharp, clean lines, you'll find a built-in smudger at the bottom of this brown eyeliner. Blend it over your liner for an intentionally messy, smoked-out look.