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The 19 Best Natural & Nontoxic Eyeliners + Why You Should Go Clean
![Alexandra Engler Alexandra Engler](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto,w_50,h_50,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/usr/TFRuFQ6.jpg)
There are three natural makeup items I get asked about the most: mascara that doesn't bleed, a creamy true red, and liner that won't smudge. All these are historically hard in the clean, natural space, as most people want staying power and rich pigment—both things that are hard to formulate without using less than ideal ingredients, like carbon black for color and preservatives in liquid liners.
But that's all in the past, because these new options are dense, rich, effective, and everything you want. Here, we gathered the very best natural options and what they are suited for.
Overview
- Best liquid: NakedPoppy Liquid Eyeliner
- Best felt tip: W3LL PEOPLE Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner
- Best powder: Jane Iredale Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner
- Best gel: Burt's Bees Defining Retractable Eyeliner
- Best pencil: Kjaer Weis Eye Pencil
- Best kohl: Jillian Dempsey Eyeliner
- Best pen: Ilia Clean Line Liquid Liner
- Best pressed powder: Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow
- Best cake: RMS Vintage Cake Liner
- Best cream pot: Omiana Long Stay Vegan Cream Eyeliner Pot
- Best kajal stick: Lord & Berry Kajal Stick
- Best for precision: bareMinerals One Fine Micro Precision Liner
- Best for a dramatic look: Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Eyeliner
- Best for a smudgy look: Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Cream Shadow Stick
- Best for a cateye: BeautyCounter Precision Liquid Liner
- Best sustainable option: Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer
- Best organic: INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil
- Best for sensitive eyes: Antonym Natural Certified Natural Pencil Noir
Best Natural & Nontoxic Eyeliners
Best liquid liner: NakedPoppy Liquid Liner
![nakedpoppy eyeliner with black squiggles around the product nakedpoppy eyeliner with black squiggles around the product](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/a2lqb2qv5kv8jgglw.png)
Best felt tip: W3LL PEOPLE Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner
![Black eyeliner from W3ll People Black eyeliner from W3ll People](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/mg4bud0y9kv8k7j73.png)
Best powder: Jane Iredale Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner
![Jane Iredale eyeliner with gold applicator Jane Iredale eyeliner with gold applicator](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/az2gjd7qfkv8kjq7b.png)
Best gel: Burt's Bees Defining Retractable Eyeliner
![Burt's Bees brown eyeliner against white background Burt's Bees brown eyeliner against white background](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/0v3yk5kj0kv8kna22.png)
Best pencil: Kjaer Weis Eye Pencil
![Kjaer Weis Eye Pencil black against white background Kjaer Weis Eye Pencil black against white background](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/15wvpsappkv8kobuk.png)
Best kohl: Jillian Dempsey Eyeliner
![Jillian Dempsey eyeliner brown tip with white pencil Jillian Dempsey eyeliner brown tip with white pencil](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/7ff4jhsn7kv8kpiet.png)
Best pen: Ilia Clean Line Liquid Liner
![Ilia eyeliner against white background with the lid off Ilia eyeliner against white background with the lid off](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/roy1nor9pkv8kr0dr.png)
Best pressed powder: Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow
![Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow brown pigment with black case Alima Pure Pressed Eyeshadow brown pigment with black case](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/d8qf6w8mukv8ks7xy.png)
Best cake: RMS Vintage Cake Liner
![RMS beauty white square case with black eyeliner RMS beauty white square case with black eyeliner](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/c5x5a3vs6kv8kt9vx.png)
Best cream pot: Omiana Long Stay Vegan Cream Eyeliner Pot
![Omiana Long Stay Vegan Cream Eyeliner Pot with black liner Omiana Long Stay Vegan Cream Eyeliner Pot with black liner](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_-99,w_943,h_629/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/7gdl55f91kv8kungj.png)
Best kajal: Lord & Berry Kajal Stick
![Kajal Stick from Lord and Berry black stick with white background Kajal Stick from Lord and Berry black stick with white background](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/9hwbzjh4vkv8kxnqq.png)
Best for precision: bareMinerals One Fine Micro Precision Liner
![bareMinerals One Fine Line eyeliner with brown smudge bareMinerals One Fine Line eyeliner with brown smudge](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/hwyxz9o8jkv8kyppw.png)
Best for a dramatic look: Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Eyeliner
![Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Eyeliner black container and product Rituel de Fille The Black Orb Enigmatic Eyeliner black container and product](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/u4zgjbmnkkv8l0uot.png)
Best for a smudgy look: Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Cream Shadow Stick
![Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Cream Shadow Stick in pink Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Cream Shadow Stick in pink](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/tf8c7arkvkv8l211q.png)
Best for a cateye: BeautyCounter Precision Liquid Liner
![BeautyCounter gold eyeliner container with black liquid liner BeautyCounter gold eyeliner container with black liquid liner](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/0gp6taikgkv8l2w25.png)
Best for sustainability: Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer
![Aveda natural colored pencil with brown eyeliner Aveda natural colored pencil with brown eyeliner](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/a9xn2cdz4kv8l3uam.png)
Best organic: INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil
![INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil with gold top, black pencil, and brown smudge INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil with gold top, black pencil, and brown smudge](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/w9peu2l1xkv8l4qhv.png)
Best for sensitive eyes: Antonym Natural Certified Natural Pencil Noir
![Antonym Natural Certified Natural Pencil Noir in black Antonym Natural Certified Natural Pencil Noir in black](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,g_auto:thirds_0,w_480,h_320,q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/org/qly59v7e2kv8l5hpy.png)
How to find one that's right for you.
Eyeliners, however, have another issue: application. I don't think many would argue with me saying that it is the hardest cosmetic to apply. To start, there are so many types of eyeliners, and each one has a different technique and finish. Then there's the fact that liner takes a precision that things like blush and foundation just don't. And, finally, for many people, it's not an everyday product, making practice inconsistent at best.
So if you are in the need of a liner, here's what you can do. Decide what sort of "eye look" you want: This will all depend on how intense and sharp the final result should be. A clean flick? You'll need something jet black, fine-tipped, and inky. A subtle smudge to create a base for mascara? A less harsh gray or brown soft pencil will do the trick. Want something that's versatile? A nice cake or pot option with a brush can achieve anything from winged to fine-tipped to smoky.
The takeaway.
Finding a clean, natural, or organic liner is a worthy endeavor—as not only do traditional options contain less than ideal ingredients, but because your eyes take in tons of product. Well, we did the hard work for you—and gathered the 19 best out there.