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The quickest way to get the sharpest wings, of course, is with one of thebest blackliquideyelinersaround.

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For beginners, Dorman says using a pen eyeliner may be easier to create precise lines and designs.

One thing to note about eyeliner pens is that if you usetoomuch pressure, expect some smudging and smearing.

“Line the eye slowly and in thin lines to build thickness gradually,” she says.

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Ilia Clean Line Liquid Eyeliner

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Get straight to the point withIlia’sClean Line Liquid Eyeliner.

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Xtreme Precision Liner

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Pin-thin lines are just a swipe of the Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real!

Xtreme Precision Liner away.

With that being said, therealmagic comes from its super-slim, 0.1-millimeter tapered brush tip.

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This precise tip can draw thinandthick lines in a single stroke without skipping or tugging.

Pretty impressive, huh?

This certified waterproofandsex-proofoption has a fine-point tip for smooth, thin, and skip-free lines of satiny-black ink.

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Its fine-tip pen makes utility easier than ever and needs little-to-no pressure to disperse the pigment.

What makes this 2018 Best of Beauty winner so special, however, is its innovative tip.

Hundreds of teensy tiny brush hairs come together into a fine point.

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This $10 liner utilizes a sharp-yet-plush felt tip for skip- and gap-free software in a single swipe.

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Ready for some intense color payoff?

Then look no further than the CoverGirl Intensify Me Liquid Liner, which is known for its micro-fine tip.

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