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Makeup looks are extremely personal.

flat lay of colorful eyeliners on light peach background

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For some, a littlemascaraturns a regular day into a special occasion.

Makeup artists provided ample eye makeup inspiration during theNew York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 season.

“You don’t want to use too much pressure on the eye.”

Florence by Mills What’s My Line Eyeliner purple eyeliner with red Best of Beauty seal on white background

But nope, just a top-quality eyeliner pencil.

AllurecontributorDevon Abelmanpoints out that its shade selection is unparalleled.

For the cleanest and crispiest lines, he recommends sharpening the pencil for a precise tip.

Mac Colour Excess Gel Pencil yellow eyeliner pencil on white background

The water-activated liners are available in matte or metallic finishes and select blacklight-activated, glow-in-the-dark ones.

Its buttery formula wears beautifully throughout the day and can be smudged out before it dries down.

This less-than-$10 formula that’s super pigmented in one swipe really makes it a steal.

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Makeup artistMai Quynhgives it her seal of approval for a few reasons.

“I love all the neon colors because theyre vibrant and fun for summer,” she shares.

“They are also waterproof and long-wearing.”

Urban Decay 247 GlideOn Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil hot pink pencil eyeliner pencil with squiggly swatch on white background

The fine brush is perfect for extremely detailed designs or paper-thin lines.

Barose is a fan of the bright tangerine shade simply called Orange.

You’ll be well on your way to a monochromatic moment.

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