? Festive Eye Magic: Gorgeous Colored Eyeliners To Transform Your Look

Twist-up, creamy, and richly pigmented, this long-lasting pencil comes in multiple shades like Black, Deep Purple, Aqua Green, and Grey.

A bold turquoise pencil with smooth glide and rich colour payoff.

Ultra-pigmented, creamy and smudge‑proof with retractable convenience; widely available in ~13 shades like Black, Coffee, and more.

Buttery-soft retractable pencil boasting up to 24-hour waterproof wear and available in six bold shades including Cobalt Blue, Smokey Grey, Intense Black, and Chocolate Brown.

Waterproof gel pencil with intense 36‑hour wear and sharp applicator-available in 11 shades including Deep Onyx Black, Smokey Brown, Sparkling Silver, Intense Green, and Bold Brown.

Budget-friendly, hyper-pigmented kohl pencil (approx. £2.39) offered in neutral and bold tones like Pretty in Mink, Taupe, White and Black.

Buttery soft kajal with intense colour and up to 24‑hour wear; available in Black, Azure, Beige, Natural Glaze, and White.

Highly pigmented, smooth-gliding twist‑up eyeliner with waterproof 24‑hour wear and a built-in sharpener. They are available in 12 vibrant shades

Ultra-pigmented, waterproof liquid liner with a precision brush tip-available in a rainbow of shades for bold, matte graphic looks.

This highly pigmented gel eyeliner delivers a bold, vibrant green shade that makes eyes pop instantly. Waterproof, smudge-resistant, and transfer-proof, it stays put for up to 36 hours, making it perfect for all-day wear.

This smokey gel pencil in a playful pink shade allows you to create soft, diffused eyeliner looks or bold graphic styles. With up to 36 hours of wear, it resists smudging, fading, and water-ideal for adding a colourful twist to everyday or evening makeup.

Rimmel’s Wonder’Ink Liquid Eyeliner in Velvet Ivy offers a rich, velvety finish in a deep emerald shade. Ideal for creating an elegant, bold cat-eye or a smokey liner look, this liquid eyeliner is designed to be long-lasting and won’t smudge or fade throughout your festive celebrations.

The L’Oréal Paris Infallible Flash Eyeliner in Berry offers a unique twist on classic eyeliner, with a rich berry hue that’s perfect for the festive season. Its long-wear formula ensures it stays in place, and the smooth, precise applicator makes creating bold, defined eyes effortless.

This Wet n Wild MegaLiner in Dark Brown delivers precise application and intense colour payoff. Its liquid formula creates a defined line that stays in place all day, perfect for any festive occasion. Whether you’re going for a classic look or something more dramatic, this liner has you covered.

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner in various coloured shades offers waterproof, smudge-proof wear that lasts all day. Known for its rich pigmentation and smooth application, this eyeliner is perfect for creating intense, festive eye looks in every colour imaginable.

Revlon’s ColorStay Eyeliner in Charcoal offers a dark, smoky hue that’s ideal for defining your eyes. Its creamy formula glides on smoothly and stays put for up to 16 hours, making it a perfect choice for those long, festive nights.

MAC’s Colour Excess Gel Pencil in Beige is the perfect choice for brightening the eyes. Its gel formula glides smoothly and delivers a long-lasting, vibrant line that stays in place throughout the day. Use it on the waterline for a wide-eyed, refreshed look this holiday season.

Stargazer’s Sparkle Glitter Eyeliner uses a quick-drying, mega-glitter formula that can be worn alone or layered over another liner or eyeshadow. The fine applicator brush helps deliver precision, and the product’s slight color-shift pearlescent glitter gives eyes depth and dimension while reducing the risk of large glitter chunks migrating. They are available in a hude variety of different shades.

KIKO Milano’s Metallic Emerald eyeliner offers a striking green shade with intense colour payoff. The formula is long-lasting, smudge-proof, and provides a smooth application, perfect for creating a bold, festive eye look.

NYX’s Glitter Goals liner offers an affordable option for those wanting bold sparkle without spending too much, featuring finely milled glitter in fun vibes of pinks, silvers, and holographic tones. Its precision applicator helps create clean lines or wings, and beauty media frequently cites it among their top picks for standout glitter liner looks.

Stargazer’s Sparkle Glitter Eyeliner uses a quick-drying, mega-glitter formula that can be worn alone or layered over another liner or eyeshadow. The fine applicator brush helps deliver precision, and the product’s slight color-shift pearlescent glitter gives eyes depth and dimension while reducing the risk of large glitter chunks migrating. They are available in a hude variety of different shades.

Profusion’s Bling It On is marketed as a travel-friendly, long-wearing glitter liner that’s vegan and cruelty-free. Available in shades like “Gold Rush” and “Wise Sapphire,” it offers a glamorous glint along the lash line without needing separate adhesive, and is a great option for nights out or festival looks.

MAC’s Pearlglide line delivers a creamy, metallic finish that leans strongly into shimmer with subtle sparkle. Though not always “glittery” in a chunky sense, it gives a luminous gleam along the lash line, blending ease, brand reliability, and attractive shade range for everyday sparkle. Many editors mention MAC’s lines in glitter liner roundups.

Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Gel liners are often embraced by those who want a refined sparkle rather than bold glitter. The gel base helps lock shimmer particles in place and resists creasing or smudging, giving a polished metallic sparkle that works well in both day and evening looks.

Smashbox’s Always Sharp liner series includes versions with reflective particles that lend a three-dimensional sparkle effect. The built-in sharpener keeps the tip precise for fine lines, while the formula itself balances wearability with shine, making it a strong candidate when you want sparkle but still control.

Though sometimes harder to find, KIKO’s clear-base glitter or gel liner options allow you to layer glitter over any base color you prefer. This gives versatility (you can choose your base liner first) and control over how much sparkle you want. Beauty commentary lists KIKO among go-to brands for glitter liners.

L’Oréal Glitter Fever Eyeliner is a glitter-liquid/gel hybrid liner designed to add sparkle and dimension to eye makeup with a formula that is “highly-pigmented, quick-drying and long-lasting.It comes in a clear gel base packed with multi-coloured micro-glitter, so rather than having a solid color, the glitter provides the color and shine; you can layer it over a base liner or eyeshadow, or wear it alone for a sparkly effect.

Barry M Euphoric Metallic Liquid Eyeliners are budget-friendly, waterproof liners designed to deliver bold, high-shine metallic looks with a smooth, precision finish. Available in a range of vibrant shimmering shades, their fine-tipped brush allows for sharp wings and clean lines, while the pigmented formula glides on easily and sets to a long-lasting, smudge-resistant finish. The metallic effect is striking and reflective, making these liners ideal for party looks or adding a pop of shimmer to everyday makeup.

Essence’s Eye Sparkle! Liquid Liner is a highly shimmery, liquid eyeliner delivering a dazzling sparkle finish that's perfect for trendy eye makeup looks like inner-corner accents, teardrop details, or glittery lash line wings. The formula includes synthetic fluorphlogopite and calcium aluminum borosilicate among its shimmer agents, which create a radiant, light-reflective effect.

Rimmel Wonder Swipe is a hybrid product that works both as a metallic/glitter eyeliner and a sparkling eyeshadow. It comes in 16 intensely pigmented shades, spanning metallic tones, brights, and darker hues. The applicator is a fine, felt-tip style, allowing for fairly precise lining along the lash line. The product can be worn as a sharp liner, and then blended out with a finger or brush while still wet to transform that liner into a full shimmer or sparkle eyeshadow. Can be worn upto 10 hours.

This rich, navy eyeliner glides on effortlessly and delivers intense colour that lasts all day without smudging. The creamy formula ensures smooth application, while the retractable design makes it easy to use and travel-friendly. Whether you're creating a bold statement look or a subtle pop of colour, this eyeliner adds the perfect touch of sophistication to any festive makeup look. Plus, it’s smudge-resistant, so you can trust it to stay put through long celebrations.

Add a warm, deep finish to your eye makeup with the e.l.f. No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Coffee. The dark, rich brown shade creates a soft yet defined line, perfect for everyday wear or a subtle smoky eye for festive occasions. Its long-lasting, smudge-proof formula ensures it won’t budge, making it ideal for all-night events or long celebrations. Easy to apply and even easier to wear, this eyeliner is a must-have for any makeup lover looking for a versatile, dependable product.