The right eye makeup doesn’t just complete your look – it transforms it. Whether you prefer natural or bold, the right tools make all the difference.
Enter this year’s Daily Vanity Beauty Awards winners: tried, tested, and loved by real users, beauty experts, and editors. From smudge-proof liners to clump-free mascaras, these picks enhance your eyes effortlessly and deliver head-turning results.
Best Lengthening Mascaras
SOMETHINC Tipsy Lash Lift Lengthening Mascara Experts’ Choice
What it does:
Designed to give you that lash-lifted effect without the need for salon treatments. With a slim precision brush, it grabs the tiniest lashes for a clump-free application.
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1028 Super Slim Curl Mascara Editor’s and Readers’ Choice
What it does:
This lightweight formula builds length without clumping or weighing your lashes down. It’s designed to resist smudging and breaking down, even with excess oil, making it ideal for people with oily eyelids.
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Best Volumising Mascaras
Mude Inspire Volume Curling Mascara Experts’ and Editor’s Choice
What it does:
A volumising and curling mascara that lifts, defines, and holds lashes all day. Infused with Panthenol and Biotin, it nourishes while staying water- and smudge-proof.
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Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-eyes Volume Mascara Readers’ Choice
What it does:
Delivers up to nine times the volume and twice the curl from root to tip, lasting up to 28 hours. Enriched with lash-plumping polymers and jojoba wax to nourish while you wear it.
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Best Powder Eyeshadows
Bobbi Brown Duo Ended Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick Experts’ and Readers’ Choice
What it does:
This dual-ended stick offers 24-hour waterproof, crease-proof wear and blends easily with just your fingers – no brush required. Perfect for travel and on-the-go touch-ups.
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Visée Nuance Dewy Creator Editor’s Choice
What it does:
A four-shade eyeshadow palette that delivers a soft, dewy glow with a silky-smooth, blendable texture. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E, it keeps eyelids hydrated while adding a touch of luminosity for that glossy eye look.
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Best Liquid Eyeliners
Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner in Charcoal Black Experts’ and Readers’ Choice
What it does:
Features an ultra-fine 0.1mm brush tip for precise application, along with a waterproof and smudge-proof formula. It can also be easily removed with warm water.
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K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Liquid Eyeliner Editor’s Choice
What it does:
With an ultra-thin brush tip for sharp, precise lines, this eyeliner offers all-day, smudge- and water-resistant wear. It rinses off easily with warm water and is infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen.
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Best Eyebrow Pencils
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Pencil Experts’ and Readers’ Choice
What it does:
Designed with a micro-tip for natural, hair-like strokes, this smudge- and waterproof pencil delivers defined, long-lasting brows. Available in 12 shades and paired with a spoolie for easy blending.
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Peripera Speedy D Cut Brow Editor’s Choice
What it does:
This budget-friendly brow pencil features a D-cut angled tip for both detailed and full brow application. It’s smudge-resistant, long-wearing, and includes a spoolie for effortless blending.
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