Feline Flick Obsessive? We’ve Picked Out The 10 Best Eyeliners Just For You

BIG question…should you go for a pencil or liquid liner? Well, it really does depend on the look you're after. For a lived in smoky effect, Lynsey Alexander recommends a deep brown or black kohl. 'My favourite is Le Crayon Kohl Brun from Lancôme which blends in seamlessly and suits any eye colour.' Brown can be softer and as Lynsey states 'it's a little sexier and more mysterious than black'. To apply, 'start by lining the inner waterline and above the lash line with the kohl, this doesn't need to be neat as you will then smudge it out with a brush'.

A triple threat, this nifty stylo from Chanel can be used as a kohl along the waterline, as a graphic liner atop the lash line or even as an eyeshadow. The texture is so creamy and silky you can really smudge and blend it in to your hearts content!

For those of us who love the razor-sharp liner look, this one ticks all the boxes. Long-lasting? Check. Quick-drying? Check. Easy to apply? Check! To create the sharp wing, 'you must look straight into a mirror and apply the outer corner wing with the eyes open', advises Lynsey, 'not only will this ensure it is symmetrical but also avoids the most common problem – when the flick gets lost in the socket line.'

Pencils, especially over-used ones, can often feel quite dry and tricky to apply. But YSL's Dessin Du Regard Pencil is an exception – with nourishing jojoba oil and waxes, the formula literally melts onto skin and blends in seamlessly. Lynsey recommends 'for night-time when you want the look to be more 'rock chick' add liner along the water-line, but for day time you can leave it out for a softer finish.'

Colouring crayons for your eyes…sign us up! MAC's latest addition to their eye liner collection has fun written all over it. With six bold shades, you can mix and match and layer and blend to create the perfect smoky eye. Totally fool-proof, just draw on and smudge using fingers.

Rock the colour of the season (ruby red of course) on your eyelids with Dior's On Stage Liner. The felt-tip pen makes application a doddle, and the bright shade will stand out on paired-back makeup so all eyes are, well, on the eyes! 'Colour with makeup is all about individuality, especially when it comes to the eyes,' says Lynsey, 'experiment, have fun and don't make it too serious.'

This award-winning eyeliner is a best-seller for good reason. Packed with pigment, the gel formula will literally not budge all day/night. Just be sure to work quickly as it dries in seconds – dip a fine brush in the pot and apply in even strokes. Top trick? 'The accuracy is in the remover not the application,' says Lynsey, 'for the perfect lazer-cut flick, use a Muji tiny cotton bud dipped in makeup remover to shave the line from underneath, as thin as you wish it to be'.

'There were lots of disconnected, exaggerated and quirky eyeliners seen on the runway this season,' says Lynsey, 'the message is – it doesn't have to be too grown up and perfect, make it playful.' If you're feeling brave and want to experiment with graphic shapes and lines, Hourglass Mechanical Gel Eye Liner is your best bet. With a 1.5mm tip you have so much control and can be super precise.

Switch up your failsafe black kohl for something with a little more pizazz. Urban Decay's Glide-on Eye Pencil in Love Drug is a pretty deep wine shade perfect for the party season. Try finishing a smoky eye with a slick of this across the lash-line and water-line for added drama.

Totally foolproof, this nifty eye liner has flexible fibers that hug on to the curve of the lash line for seamless application.