The Best Liquid Eyeliners In Australia, According To Reviews

Everyone’s opinion on the best liquid eyeliner is bound to be different. It’s why reviews are so important for guiding you in the right direction.

For some, the ideal liquid liner may come down to how pigmented and long-lasting the formula is. For others, one that’s workable and easy to clean up if you make a mistake would be better. 

And that’s before we even get to the applicator wands and different felt tips.

The good news is winged eyeliner and cat eyes will always be on-trend. So if you have to field your way through a few duds to find your fit, you’ve got time. 

But to save you some of it, we’ve rounded up some of the best liquid eyeliners in Australia. Plus, the helpful reviews that’ll seal the deal for your individual needs.

2024’s TOP 3 Liquid Eyeliners

1. Rimmel London Wonder’Ink Eyeliner, $10, Big W
2. Natio Precision Liquid Eyeliner, $11.37, Priceline
3. Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner, $5, Priceline

The Best Liquid Eyeliners of 2024

Rimmel London Wonder’Ink Eyeliner

from $10 at Big W

Best for: Practising

The quick-dry formula will save you from smudges, but mistakes can easily be removed too.

Review: “I’m one to still struggle with liquid eyeliner which doesn’t make it easier for my monolids. I’m learning to and so far this is one of the easier liquid eyeliners to apply. it dries quickly and comes out easily if I stuff up without giving me a sore eye. I hope to master the winged liner one day!” – Bettina44

Key features:

• Quick-dry formula
• Easily removed
• Ultra black matte finish
• Waterproof, smudge proof and fade proof

Available at:

• $10 from Big W
• $10.47 from Priceline
• $12.39 from Chemist Warehouse

Natio Precision Liquid Eyeliner

from $11.37 at Priceline

Best for: Everyday eyeliner users

It’s pigmented, easy to use on a rushed morning, and won’t break the bank. Finish with a pair of the Glam By Manicare® Lift & Curl lashes Poppy for maximum cat-eye impact.

Review: “The price is so affordable and when I tried it on it looked so good! The colour is pigmented and it glides on so easily. I don’t really have a steady hand but I always try to do a nice winged eye and this pen really helps create that look. It is a fine tip pen so you can create a very thin line if you want a more understated look or you can build upon it to create a more bold look. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner with liquid eyeliner I find this to be fantastic.” – Miss19

Key features:

• Ultra fine tip
• Richly pigmented
• Non-patchy formula

Available at:

• $11.37 from Priceline
• $14.21 from MYER
• $15.99 from Chemist Warehouse

Essence Liquid Ink Eyeliner

from $5 at Priceline

Best for: Cheap thrills

At only $5 a pop, this is the biggest steal on this list, but this fine-tipped, extra black pick is by no means less impressive because of its small price tag.

Review: “It’s not shiny at all, it’s a matte black finish. It doesn’t budge. But it comes off easily with the right makeup remover, and what I do like that if you want it to be smokey and you get to it right away with a smudge brush that works too. The only qualm I have is that the teeny tiny bottle runs out too fast. But that’s just because I use it everyday.” – Nezbabes

Key features:

• Really affordable
• Matte black opaque finish
• Fine-tipped applicator

Available at:

• $5 from Priceline

Maybelline New York Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Eyeliner

from $11.99 at Priceline

Best for: Liner that lasts all day

This long-lasting eyeliner formula promises 36 hours of sweat resistant and smudge resistant wear time.

Review: “I use this product as part of my daily make up routine and find it super easy to apply, It stays put for most of the day without any finishing sprays and I also find it super easy to remove at the end of the day, I have tried more expensive brands and all different types of gel pot, pencil and liquid liners and I find for the cost this one cannot be beaten. I would definitely recommend adding this item to your make up bag for those times a wing is a must, the brush is nice and thin with a pointed edge which means you can easily build on your wing or just line the top lid with a thin line.” – Tara133

Key features:

• 36 hour wear time
• Sweat, fade and smudge resistant
• Precise, micro-fine tip

Available at:

• $11.99 from Priceline
• $14.39 from Chemist Warehouse
• $21.95 from Adore Beauty

Main image credit: @davidebarbieri_

Are you a fan of liquid eyeliner? Did your favourite make the list?