As you most likely know, your skin and its membranes are deeply porous. Meaning: what you put on your face everyday transfers into the body. The mucous membranes of the eyes have shown to absorb product, so the next logical question is: what do you wear on your eyes?
Many non-organic liquid eyeliners contain parabens or phthalates – two ingredients that have been researched as linked to cancer. Other ingredients can be super harsh and irritating, causing redness and upset. Even though applied over a small surface area, some apply eyeliner inside the eye. The typical black pencil liner contains polyethylene, a dangerous bonding agent, and parabens, mineral oil, and paraffin. Liquid eyeliners often have propylene glycol, and some contain DMDM—the scariest of the above because it releases formaldehyde upon contact with the body (O’Connor & Spunt).
Our Favorite Nontoxic Liquid Liners
Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner – W3ll People ($17.99)
This hyper-pigmented liquid eyeliner is made with pure, botanical ingredients. Its innovative felts tip applicator makes it easy to apply, and it’s formulated to last all day. It contains Eyebright, rosemary, and aloe – all super soothing, time-tested ingredients. Another bonus – it’s vegan, gluten-free, and EWG verified.
Ingredients: Water, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cystine, Laurel Arginine, Bentonite Clay, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthum Gum, Caprylhydroxamic, Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Rosmarinus Officials (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Euphrasia Officianalis Extract*, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate. *Certified Organic
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Organic Liquid Eyeliner – Hush + Dotti ($26)
This luxurious liquid eyeliner is gentle enough for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. While it is known for being long lasting, it also comes off super easily with warm water and makeup remover. The applicator for this eyeliner is part pen, part brush, making it easy to vary the thickness of the line you wish to apply.
Ingredients: Water (aqua), glycerine, behenic acid (moringa), (plant derived) cellulose gum, squalane, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed corn starch, *rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, *chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, *aloe barbadensis leaf juice, *chamomile hydrosol (matricaria recutita), tocopherol (vitamin e), ascorbic acid, vanilla planifolia. [+/- may contain]: iron oxides, (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), titanium dioxide (CI77891)], – * = certified organic
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Certified Organic Liquid Eyeliner – Inika Organic ($29)
The ingredients for this vegan, smudge-free, alcohol-free, certified-organic eyeliner include black tea leaf extract, mineral pigments, and aloe. The color of this eyeliner is long lasting and creates a strong, bold black line. A tapered handle makes it easy to work with this all natural liquid liner. For those with fairer complexions looking for a more natural look, this eyeliner also comes in a shade of brown.
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin*, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Aqua (Water), Lactobacillus Ferment, May Contain (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007). *Certified Organic
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Pure Eyeliner – Ilia ($24)
This organic eyeliner twists up like a pen but glides on like a liquid liner. It comes in a rich and creamy formula that can be applied subtly for a daytime look or layered for a more glamorous evening look. It comes in six shades: Havana Affair (black gold), Nightclubbing (glowing blue), Rebel Rebel (matte black), Shadowplay (steely grey), Sweet Jane (chocolate brown), and My Generation, which blends purple and maroon. This eyeliner will protect, moisturize, and nourish the skin around your eyes with vitamin E oil, shea butter, sesame oil, and coconut butter.
Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Beeswax (Cera Alba)*, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Rhus Verniciflua Cera, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/leaf /stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Silica, Tocopherol, Ascorby Palmitate. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxide (Ci77491, Ci77492, Ci77499). *certified Organic Ingredients
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Long Last Liquid Eye Liner – 100% Pure ($30)
Micronized black tea leaves provide the color of this water-resistant liquid eyeliner. It’s touted as long-lasting, smudge-proof, and cruelty-free (i.e. it contains no animal by-products, but it also has never been tested on animals). This one’s ideal for creating a super thin line for a cat’s eye, and it comes in two shades: blackberry and dark chocolate.
Ingredients: Camellia Sinensis (Organic Micronized Black Tea)* Leaf Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe)* Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Extracts of Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower and Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower * Certified Organic
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Liquid Eyeliner – Jane Iredale ($21)
Vegan, gluten free, and totally free of irritating latex. Essential oils in this liquid eyeliner keep it from drying out and nourish your skin while you’re wearing it. It comes in highly saturated black and black brown.
Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Xanthan Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate. [+/- (May Contain) Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)]
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We hope you enjoy our list of the best organic liquid eyeliners! If you enjoyed this list, please SHARE IT with your friends 🙂 What is your favorite liquid eyeliner?
To your beautiful eyes,
Caroline
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