Eyeliners
Description
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October 1, 2022
By Lisa Petrison
I have yet to even experiment with liquid eyeliner or other kinds of brush-on eyeliners, due to my previous belief that these kinds of products seemed rather intimidating and appropriate only for creating pretty dramatic eye looks.
Recently many people have been assuring me that using these kinds of eyeliners actually can be easier than using eye pencils and that they can be used for more subtle eye looks as well.
This page lists some product in this category that I find interesting. Hopefully I will give some of them a try soon.
TOP PICKS
♦ Not Yet Tried:
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($32)
Honest Liquid Eyeliner ($13)
MOB Beauty Cake Liner ($15 + Case)
+Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Kohl Eyeliner ($32)
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner – $32
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(3 / 5)
Problematic Colorants: Blue #1, Chromium Oxide Greens, Yellow #5, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ultramarines, Ferric Ferrocyanide
Contains Silicone: No
Type: Pot Gel
The description of this product reads, “This forever-favorite long-lasting eyeliner provides ultra-precise, budge-proof, smudge-proof, fade-proof definition. A must-have for our pros, this highly pigmented, smooth gel-based formula lets you create subtle to dramatic looks effortlessly. Offers the precision of liquid liner with the ease of a gel-based formula. Stays on for 8 hours without smudging or fading. Resists sweat and humidity and is waterproof.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 0.1 oz.
Sephora Rating: 4.3 Stars (2494 reviews)
Credo Clean: No
Clean at Sephora: No
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Problematic Colors, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Cyclic Silicone)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 6 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane (3), BHT (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Titanium dioxide (3), Blue #1 (7), Chromium oxide greens (5), Yellow #5 (6), Chromium hydroxide green (4), Ultramarines (3), Ferric ferrocyanide (4)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methicone, Barium Sulfate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1, Carmine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Manganese Violet, Yellow 5, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Bismuth Oxychloride, Ultramarines, Ferric Ferrocyanide.
Honest Liquid Eyeliner – $13
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Problematic Colorants: Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
Contains Silicone: No
Type: Liquid
The description of this product reads, “Perfect your line with our high-impact, ultra-pigment black liquid eyeliner. Designed with a flexible felt tip applicator for a super easy, precise line from the inner corner to the outer corner that doesn’t smudge or flake, for up to 8 hours.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 0.058 oz.
Honest Rating: 4.4 Stars (82 reviews)
Credo Clean: Meets Criteria
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Hydroxide, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)
EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified
EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium Hydroxide (4), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (4). (Also contains Alcohol Denat.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Pullulan, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Hectorite, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Iron Oxides, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide.
MOB Beauty Cake Liner – $15 + Case
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)
Problematic Colorants: Blue #1, Ultramarines
Contains Silicone: No
Type: Cake
The description of this product reads, “Dense inky powder liner formulated to use wet to create endless liner looks from an artist precision tight line to a dramatic cat eye and more. Smudge-proof, long wearing, clean, vegan, and free of talc. Use with the MOB 01 Brush for an ultra-defined tight line.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: Unclear
Credo Rating: 4.9 Stars (18 reviews)
Credo Clean: Yes
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Rating: No
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Problematic Colors)
EWG Ingredient Rating: 6 (yellow)
EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium Hydroxide (4), Benzyl Alcohol (6), Blue #1 (7), Ultramarines (3), Titanium Dioxide (3)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients: Mica, Rice Bran Wax, Magnesium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phytic Acid, Diheptyl Succinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Corn Starch Modified, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Phytosphingosine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water. May Contain: Blue 1, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Titanium Dioxide.
Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Kohl Eyeliner – $32
Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated
Ingredients Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Problematic Colorants: None
Contains Silicone: No
Type: Cream
The description of the Abyss shade of this product reads, “Abyss is the kohl liner you have always longed for: rich, opaquely semi-matte, and the deepest black. In addition to creating the most dramatic eye looks, this dark black eyeliner shade is safe for use everywhere on the face including the lips. The Black Orb is neither a gel nor a powder. This rich crème liner is a dense, incredibly pigmented kohl formula that will achieve an opaque black, and the formula might be unlike others you have tried. Create, experiment, and know that we are always here to help with application suggestions by contacting us.”
The description of the Iron shade reads, “A deep, sultry red that is at once unexpected and truly beautiful. The shade is reminiscent of blood, wine and rust, with nuance and depth that strikingly enhances all eye colors. This is a creation delicately balanced to our highest color standards; it is at once truly daring, yet utterly flattering.”
I have yet to try this product.
Size: 0.24 oz.
Credo Rating: 4.3 (44 reviews)
Credo Clean: Yes
Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria
Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria
EU Compliant: Meets Criteria
Pregnancy Pick: Yes
EWG Ingredient Rating: 1 (green)
EWG Problem Ingredients: None. (Contains Carmine.)
Fragrance Ingredients: None
All Ingredients (Abyss): Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Iron Oxide, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Candelilla Wax, Tocopherol (non-GMO soy derived), Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Carnauba Wax.
All Ingredients (Iron): Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Silica, Carmine, Jojoba Esters, Candelilla Wax, Tocopherol (non-GMO soy derived), Carnauba Wax, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil.
Shopping List
Freck Beauty Lashrocket Liquid Liner – $24
Huda Beauty Quick ‘N Easy Precision Liquid Liner – $19
Ilia Clean Line Liquid Liner – $28
Melt Ultra Matte Gel Eyeliner – $22
Milk Makeup Kush Liquid Eyeliner – $22
PYT Beauty Wingman Liquid Liner – $18
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The Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping website is designed to provide guidance to those seeking out products that are relatively low in toxicity and that provide generally positive user experiences.
Although the skincare and makeup sections have a particular focus on products appropriate for women who are in their 40’s or beyond, the information provided may be useful for other people as well.
The products are curated by Lisa Petrison, who has been focused on helping people to improve their health by avoiding toxicity since 2008 and who heads the Paradigm Change organization.
Her Living Clean in a Dirty World blog site discusses a variety of topics of relevance to those who are working to pursue a more natural lifestyle with less exposure to harmful toxicity.
Lisa is the author of several books, including A Beginner’s Guide to Mold Avoidance (co-written with Erik Johnson).
She also runs the Paradigm Change website (focusing on issues related to toxic mold illness) and the Mold Avoiders Facebook group (designed for the discussion of all topics of interest to those pursuing the mold avoidance approach described in the “Beginner’s Guide” book).
Lisa was born in August 1964 and has yet to try cosmetic surgery, Botox or other cosmetic treatments requiring interactions with a physician, or beauty products containing retinoids.
In her former life, Lisa worked as a business school professor, as a marketing consultant to a variety of large companies, and as a reporter covering the advertising industry.
She holds a Ph.D. in marketing and social psychology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as B.S./M.S. degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.
Lisa would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Ellen Kleiman-Redden for her help in trying out products and discussing issues related to this project.
She also would like to thank the many members of the Mold Avoiders community who have shared suggestions of products to be included here.
A Note From Lisa
Products that I have tried or researched and that I have not found to be acceptable from a toxicity standpoint have been omitted entirely from the discussions on this website.
However, since a goal of this project is to introduce people to a range of options in terms of price and functionality, some products discussed on this site include ingredients that may not be appropriate for everyone.
It’s my hope that all individuals making their way to this site will find at least a few options from each product category that meet all of their own needs and wants from a variety of perspectives.
The vast majority of cosmetics marketers now offer affiliate programs in which Internet content creators may earn commissions if people who are referred to the companies’ sites by clicking on links end up making purchases.
I participate in quite a few individual affiliate programs as well as in the Sovrn/Viglinks program (which automatically converts regular links into revenue-generating links).
Links on this page that may result in affiliate income may include – but are not necessarily limited to – those from the following companies: Bobbi Brown, Credo, Freck Beauty, Honest, Huda Beauty, Ilia, Melt, Milk Makeup, MOB Beauty, PYT, Rituel de Fille, and Sephora.
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