Aankh Marey, Oh Ladki: 10 Coloured Eyeliners That Will Add A *Pop* To Your Wink

You know what’s hot and trending in the beauty world? Bright, colourful, neon eyes! From runway to the red carpet, women are ditching the smokey eye effect (which, by the way, is so 2016 now!) and going for coloured eyeliners to take it up a pop. Sure, black eyeliner works well with every outfit but we think it is time that you give your eyes, just like your hair, a dash of colour. Take notes from your favourite celebrities who are crushing this trend hard and you will know why so.

For daytime occasions and night events alike, coloured eyeliners are an excellent choice. They allow you the freedom to let your imagination run wild. Feel free to experiment with colourful eyeliners that you have never tried before. Trust us, the bolder, the better!

Coloured Eyeliners In India

Best Coloured Eyeliners In India

If you are having trouble making a decision, don’t worry. We are here to spoil you for choice. Here are the top 10 best-coloured eyeliners in India that you can easily find at a drugstore as well as online. Make your pretty eyes pop with these cool colourful eyeliners:

1. NYX Professional Makeup Vivid Brights Eyeliner - Halo

Keep the vibe light and right with this amazing yellow eyeliner. This one works like a charm when you want to stand out from the crowd. Put on your denim jacket, leave your hair open and let this bright yellow eyeliner shade grab those eyeballs. It offers an instant and intense colour pay-off. So, rise and (sun)shine, ladies.

Buy the Nyx Professional Makeup Vivid Bright Liner, Halo (Rs 1,183) here

2. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner - 306 Intrepid Teal

Teal is the new shade everyone is raving about and we don’t see why not. It looks fabulous when teamed with vibrant summery colours like mustard, peach and sea-green. While wearing teal, make sure that the rest of your makeup is subtle and soft to help your eyeliner colour stand out. Its precise felt tip delivers easy application leaving you in total control of your liner’s thickness. Steal the teal to seal the deal.

Buy the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner, 306 Intrepid Teal (Rs 845) here

3. Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer - 250 Emerald Sparkle

This shade of green eyeliner is not bright nor loud, it is aesthetic. It comes with a built-in smudger for subtle blending as well as a sharpener for a high-precision line so you can nail a Deepika Padukone-approved look without having to use 30 different brushes. Wear it on dark coloured outfits and you will turn heads for sure. And while you are at it, apply mascara to make your eyes look irresistibly sexy. Team your emeralds with this gemstone of colour, won’t you?

Buy the Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer, Emerald Sparkle 250 (Rs 345) here

4. M.A.C Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner - Designer Purple

Purple, as it is, is an attractive colour. Add that to an eyeliner from MAC and we need nothing more from life. Its luxurious, creamy formula is smooth enough to ensure easy application, soft enough to make it easy to blend and yet long-lasting up to 12 hours. Just imagine how mesmerising your eyes would look when you peep into the mirror? The only upgrade your little black dress needs is this deep and bold coloured eyeliner.

Buy the M.A.C Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner, Designer Purple (Rs 1,450) here

5. Lakme Absolute Shine Line Eye Liner - Shimmer Bronze

Take a break from using gold eyeliners and give bronze one stroke! The one we have recommended will give your eyes an intense metallic finish. Plus, its water-based formula makes it ideal for oily and dry eyelids alike. It glides smoothly and easily on your lash line making ‘running late’ a thing of history. For finishing touches, don’t forget to team it up with a highlighter as well. You go, Goddess!

Buy the Lakme Absolute Shine Line Eye Liner, Shimmer Bronze (Rs 341) here

6. Colorbar I-Glide Eye Pencil, Amethyst Spark

This eyeliner is gold in both terms - quality and durability - and the deep purple is perfect for your first foray with coloured eyeliners. Whether you opt for a thin or thick eyeliner, this eye pencil will make your eyes look hypnotic owing to its high-gloss finish that lasts for up to 8 hours without creasing or flaking. Finally, a product that truly lives up to its name by adding colour to your look. It comes with a bonus as it is free from parabens and silicones. Double yay!

Buy the Colorbar I-Glide Eye Pencil, Amethyst Spark (Rs 500) here

7. L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liner - Silver Streak

This list would not be complete without adding a silver eyeliner to the list. This one is cruelty-free (yes, no parabens at all!)  and does justice to your eyes by enhancing and highlighting its shape owing to its intense pigmentation. This gel eyeliner has the texture of liquid eyeliner but with the ease of a pencil.

Buy the L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liner, Silver Streak (Rs 415) here

8. Miss Claire Pearl Eyeliner - 09 Red

The search for the best red eyeliner has ended. If you are a fan of sparkle and shimmer, this liquid red eyeliner is just what you need. It gives off a pigment-rich and pearlescent finish that will give you and your eyes that lit from within glow. Our favourite part about this is its fine bristle tip, perfect for creating a thin liner look effortlessly.

Buy the Miss Claire Pearl Eyeliner, 09 Red (Rs 200) here

9. Lotus Make-Up Clash Of Colors Ecostay Butter Matte Paint Pot - Pink Craze

Now here’s a product that can be used multiway. This pink pot of crazy works as a hot pink eyeliner, an eye shadow and a popping mascara for eyes; as a lipstick and lip liner for lips; and as a blush for cheeks. Not only is it long-lasting, but its no-streak seamless application also ensures a smooth discharge that dries to an intense matte and vibrant finish.

Buy the Lotus Make-Up Clash Of Colors Ecostay Butter Matte Paint Pot, Pink Craze (Rs 314) here

10. Maybelline New York Hyper Ink Glitz Eye Liner - Blue Moon Navy

Is there anything Maybelline can’t take care of? We think not. Not only is the name of this blue coloured liquid eyeliner beautiful, but the shade is also. This waterproof and smudge-proof blue eyeliner is highly pigmented. It has a rich black base with metallic blue micro fine glitters offering 1.5 times luminosity. And the flexible cushion tip makes it easier to control your liner wand. Turn your glam game on with this stunning coloured eyeliner, ladies.

Buy the Maybelline New York Hyper Ink Glitz Eye Liner, Blue Moon Navy (Rs 415) here

Are you as ready to wink as we are?

This story was updated in March 2019.

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