Liquid eyeliner is a staple in most makeup bags. Sadly though, many of the leading best selling liquid liner are not cruelty-free or vegan. However, there are still plenty of cruelty-free makeup brands available with many vegan eyeliners to choose from.
Below I have listed 7 of the best cruelty-free and vegan liquid eyeliners. Each bring something new and unique, and everyone can find a vegan liquid liner that will suit their budget!
So when it’s time to upgrade to a 100% cruelty-free eyeliner, you can just pick one of these beauties linked below!
Plus if your in need of a vegan, cruelty-free mascara too, check out my article on the best mascaras linked here; 11 Of The Best Vegan And Cruelty-Free Mascaras In 2020.
Cruelty-Free Beauty Brands With Beautiful Vegan Liquid Eyeliners
** = Brands parent company is not cruelty-free
V = Brand is 100% vegan
Prep Your Lids
Like A Pro
A great addition to your routine is an eye primer, and I have picked two of my favorite vegan and cruelty-free primers on offer. These products help prep a base for your eye makeup, and help keep it on your lids throughout the day.
NYX **
Proof It!
Waterproof
Eyeshadow Primer
Why I love it!
- The affordable price!
- Perfect for making any eye makeup look waterproof
- Works well with liquid eyeliner, as well as eyeshadow
- Great for humid days
- PETA certified brand
Cons...
- Has a white tint during application, but then dries clear
- Make sure to wait until product fully dries in before applying any liquid liner
Bellaterra
Eyeshadow Primer
Why I love it!
- Mineral makeup
- Hypoallergenic formula
- Non toxic
- Talc free
- Prevents eye makeup from smudging or creasing throughout the day
- No oily heavy residue with this product, unlike some primers
Cons...
- More expensive than NYX, but a higher quality, mineral formula
Vegan AND Cruelty-Free
Liquid Eyeliners
The 7 Best Picks
ILIA
Clean Line
Liquid Eyeliner
Why I love it!
- Clean beauty brand
- Finely pointed felt tip pen helps with precision application
- Water resistant
- Gluten free
- Quick drying formula
- Carbon Black free (black pigment is from charcoal which is a clean alternative)
Cons...
- Clean beauty formula, so toxin free, however may not be as intense of a black for some due to the natural formula
Tarte **
Sex Kitten
Liquid Eyeliner
** Brand is owned by a non cruelty-free parent company
Why I love it!
- Cute kitten themed eyeliner, purrfect for anyone wanting to create a sex kitten look
- Long felt tip design for easy application
- Long lasting, up to 12 hours!
- Waterproof
- Smudge proof, even on those with oily lids
Cons...
- The lid on the product can sometimes be stiff & difficult to snap back on
ZuZu Luxe
Liquid Eyeliner
Why I love it!
- Natural & 100% vegan makeup brand
- Comes in 8 different shades! From blue, green, brown, and black etc.
- Features a fine calligraphy tip brush, for precision application
- Infused with Jojoba Oil which will help skin stay hydrated
- Paraben free formula
- Non GMO
- Gluten free
- Made in USA
- Leaping Bunny certified brand!
Cons...
- Takes longer to dry and set compared to other liners on this list, this is due to it's natural formula
- Need to shake bottle before use, to ensure the color spreads and is consistent
eyeko
Clean Line
Liquid Eyeliner
Why I love it!
- Mid range price, and great quality eyeliner
- Felt tip pen application
- Long lasting, up to 10 hours
- Smudge proof for up to 11 hours
- Algae extract in formula
- Super black pigment and matte finish
- Korean inspired beauty brand
Cons...
- If you have oily lids, it needs to be set to make sure it stays smudge proof
Comes in a large size too: Eyeko Fat Liquid Liner.
e.l.f.
Liquid Eyeliner
Why I love it!
- Super affordable!
- 100% vegan beauty brand!
- Fine tip brush applicator; great for creating natural or dramatic cat eye looks
- Highly pigmented black formula
Cons...
- Not super long lasting compared to the more expensive liners on this list, but for the price who can complain!
stila
Stay All Day
Waterproof
Liquid Eyeliner
Why I love it!
- Best selling cruelty-free liquid eyeliner!
- Over 7,800 reviews on Amazon! Near 5 star rating!
- Felt tip allows for easy application
- The tip comes in 2 forms; original, or micro tip
- Comes in 6 shades; such as white, brown & black
- Super pigmented Intense black shade available
- Long lasting
- Waterproof
Cons...
- To make it extra waterproof for oily lids, you should set the eyeliner with a setting product
NYX **
Matte
Liquid Eyeliner
** Brand is owned by a non cruelty-free parent company
Why I love it!
- Super affordable!
- Best selling cruelty-free product, over 2,200 reviews on Amazon!
- Matte finish
- Ultra thin eyeliner brush great for fine or thick eyeliner looks
- PETA certified brand
Cons...
- This eyeliner needs to be set if you have oily lids, or it will smudge!
Ready
Steady
Set.
Whether you like to use powder or spray, setting your makeup will make sure that it lasts all day!
Here are two of my favorite products to set any makeup look.
NYX **
Matte Finish
Setting
Spray
Why I love it!
- The super price!
- Over 15,000 reviews on Amazon! With a near 5 star rating!
- Will keep your eyeshadow, foundation, powders and all makeup in place
- Matte finish
- PETA certified brand
Cons...
- You will need to make sure eyeliner is fully dried before you apply this product, or liquid eyeliner will run
Sasha Makeup
Buttercup
Setting
Powder
Why I love it!
- 100% vegan beauty brand!
- Comes in a range of 3 shades! The Buttercup no color suits all skin tones, while the Buttercup original & Buttercup light suits medium to deep skin tones!
- This product has a huge following, with over 6,000 reviews on Amazon & a near 5 star rating!
- Controls oil and prevents shine, use it lightly over your eyeliner to help set it. Can be used all over your face to keep your full face makeup set all day
Cons...
- If you have very sensitive skin, this product may cause break outs
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