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10 Natural Eyeliners for An Effortless Cat Eye

With these natural eyeliners, nothing's stopping you from rocking that cat eye on the daily.

There are some of who can’t leave the house without eyeliner on, and that’s entirely understandable. How else would we rock that sleek cat eye? We say it’s a healthy obsession, but only if you’ve closely examined the ingredients of your go-to eyeliner. A natural eyeliner is definitely worth investing in, especially for the sensitive skin around your eyes. We’re on the lookout for eyeliners featuring natural ingredients for more youthful eyes and a flawless fierce look.

Best Natural Eyeliners

Long Last Liquid Eye Liner from 100% Pure
Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
No matter if you’re a winged eyeliner master or novice, this liquid eyeliner is for you. Instead of harsh synthetic dyes, this eyeliner is pigmented with black tea leaves and fruits! The thin paintbrush tip is perfect for tight-lining. The formula does come with a more shiny finish, so it’s not for someone who’s looking for a matte look instead. But it has serious staying power and is smudge-proof.

This liquid eyeliner comes in three shades: Black Tea, Blackberry, and Dark Chocolate. Each shade is pigmented in black tea, blackberries, or cocoa powder. We’re loving the herbs in the formula like rosemary and thyme that are soothing to skin and also serve as natural preservatives!

Natural Eye Pencil from Pacifica Beauty
Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
If you’re more for a smokey eye look, an eyeliner pencil is the way to go. This eye pencil goes on creamy smooth thanks to the jojoba oil and shea butter. It can be blended for a softer, natural look. Fans are overjoyed to find that the mineral pigment formula doesn’t irritate their eyes, even when used on the waterline. This eye pencil is long-lasting, although it can smudge a tad bit with wear.

This eyeliner pencil comes in three shades: Fringe, Jet, and Gun Metal. They’re colored with mineral pigments, and rest on a base of jojoba and marula oil (no wonder they’re so easily blendable).

Mesmerize Eyeliner from Vapour Beauty
Cruelty-free
If you’re all about having your eye makeup speak out for you, this dual-ended eyeliner will help you vamp up the drama. It comes with a pencil and sponge tip to really take your eyeliner experience to new heights. The creamy pigment is easily blendable for an intense smokey eye. Chamomile and coconut are soothing for the eye area. Not your pick if you like sharp defined lines, but totally your game if you want the smokey look.

This eyeliner pencil comes in three shades: Ink, Truffle, Viper. Vapour Beauty is certified as cruelty-free, but do know that the shade Viper contains carmine in it. The formula contains sustainably sourced palm oils.

Pure Eyeliner from Ilia
Cruelty-free
We’re about to get a bit more fancy here. This eyeliner pencil is retractable and comes with a built in sharpener, so it’s the perfect tool for fixing up your look while on-the-go. The creamy pigment comes with a matte finish, and is great for a smokey look. Avocado oil makes the formula feel luxe on skin, although oily skin types might notice more smudging (but who’s afraid of a little smokey eye?).

This eyeliner pencil comes in 6 shades: Rebel Rebel, Havana Affair, Shadowplay, Nightclubbing, My Generation, Sweet Jane. The formula is super smooth thanks to the nourishing plant waxes and oils that make up this natural formula.

Natural Definition Eye Pencil from Alima Pure
Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
An eyeliner that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin to use on the daily. The formula is rich with light plant oils for smooth application, and to help soothe dry or irritated skin around the eyes. It’s a favorite for those who have eczema or wear contact lenses. The pencil sharpens easily to create neat lines for a defined look. We love that the Coffee shade has a warm tone to it to add an extra pop to your eyes.

This eyeliner pencil comes in 3 shades: Ink, Coffee, Patina. The light seed oils in this formula are fast-absorbing, so they won’t irritate skin or feel greasy. The essential fatty acids help fight inflammation and itchiness, making them ideal for sensitive or problem skin.

Gel Eyeliner from Hush + Dotti
Cruelty-free, vegan
Never used a gel eyeliner before? No fear. This gel formula is quite forgiving as it starts off in light layers. For a bolder look, build on more layers for extra pigmentation. It’s easily applied with an eyeliner brush to create anything from a natural crisp look to a daring wing. Once it dries, it has such great staying power that it actually takes a little bit of work to get off at the end of the day.

This gel eyeliner comes in black. Because of how thick the formulas are, conventional gel eyeliners usually contain silicone ingredients in them for faster drying (which can dry your eyes in the process too). Amazingly, this natural gel eyeliner doesn’t need any of that for lasting wear.

Zuzu Luxe Liquid Eyeliner from Gabriel Cosmetics
Cruelty-free, vegan
Sure, the perfect black eyeliner pencil is like the little black dress of your makeup collection. But did you know that there’s so much more you can do to change up your routine? This natural eyeliner comes in vibrant shades like ocean blue and deep orchid to add a colorful edge to your look. The calligraphy tip brush is thin for precise application, so this liquid eyeliner would be great for a colorful lower lash line look.

This liquid eyeliner comes in 8 shades: Amethyst, Azure, Black Pearl, Luxor, Nile, Raven, Storm, Taureg. The shades are stunning, and luckily they don’t rely on petroleum dyes for that.

Eye Liner Pencil from Lily Lolo
Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
Outline and define with this richly pigmented formula. The pencil is soft and smooth, so it won’t tug at your eyes if you’re trying to achieve the perfect winged eyeliner. Organic jojoba oil moisturizes and soothes dry skin. The brown shade is a beautiful chocolate brown that’s suitable for all skin shades. Using this eyeliner is a great way to frame your eyes on top of an eyeshadow.

This eyeliner pencil comes in 2 shades: black and brown. Did you know that Lily Lolo revamped their old eyeliner to create this one that’s vegan and gluten free? And it still has reviews that rave over its popularity. Another point for natural beauty.

Organic Eyeliner from FiOR Minerals
Cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free
This range of shades is a treasure trove for anyone looking for a new color to make their eyes pop. There’s a variety to suit different skin tones and eye colors. The formula is just the right consistency for adding definition, as well as for blending for a softer natural look. And once you take a look at the antioxidant-rich ingredients, you won’t feel so let down by the occasional smudging anymore!

This eyeliner pencil comes in 6 shades: After Midnight, Black Betty, Brown Sugar, Mystic, Night Moves, Purple Rain. We’re totally eyeing the rosehip seed oil and acai berry extract for a healthy dose of anti-aging power for your precious eyelids.

Certified Organic Eyeliner from Inika
CCPB certified organic, cruelty-free, vegan
This certified organic eyeliner is a safe pick for those with sensitive skin who don’t want to miss out. The handcrafted pencil provides clean, smooth lining that’s suitable for the delicate eye waterline area. The colors comes in a natural finish that can be built on for more intensity. Bonus: apply the eyeliner all over eyelid to serve as an eyeshadow base for a more dramatic look.

This eyeliner pencil comes in 9 shades: Black Caviar, Graphite, Coco, Purple Minx, White Crystal, Indigo, Emerald, Gold Khaki, Pure Purple. Learn more about the CCPB organic certification that Inika complies with.

Rock that cat eye!

Who says eyeliner can’t do double duty? For those us of who can’t keep away from eyeliner for a single day, we feel pretty blessed that there are so many natural eyeliners out there that nourish with wear. What’s your eyeliner aesthetic?

There’s more to eyeliner than what meets the eye:
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Best Eyeliner Color for Brown Eyes: Create a standout look just by switching up the color of your eyeliner.

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Gillian Wang

A mother, a wife, a world traveler, animal lover and clean beauty maven. Gillian has touched and explored thousands of products and ingredients. She is here to share her knowledge with the world, spread love and good vibes.