15 Of The Best Eyeliner Pencils For Eyes That Are So Dior AW21

Think back to the first beauty product you ever bought. It was probably a black eyeliner pencil, right?

Whether you prefer subtle or full on, a quick slick of black eyeliner along the waterline has the clever knack of pulling all looks together in a matter of seconds, while a smoky smudge above the lashes is guaranteed to make even the most clean cut of us feel at least halfway as cool as Kate Moss.

For that effortless look and smooth application, 'warm up the pencil on the back on your hand,' advises Lancôme Pro Artist Antonia Basile.

While pencil eyeliner is a staple inside more or less everyone's make-up bag, it's increasingly difficult to find one that doesn't budge or go weird and goopy in the corners of your eyes - literally the worst thing.

We've whittled down 15 of the very best eyeliner pencils out there right now, so you can wing, shade and tightline to your heart's content. You're welcome.