I have worn Lancôme Artliner on school runs, desk days, and quick dinners. This felt tip liquid eyeliner comes in satin to metallic finishes, lays down clean in one pass, and suits anyone who wants steady wings and easy tightlining without a learning curve.
Shade and Finish Guide
When I am rushing out the door, this is the shade map I check. I swatched in daylight by a window and under warm bathroom bulbs to catch shimmer shifts.
- Lancome Artliner black, Lancome Artliner 24h
Neutral true black in a satin finish. Crisp for everyday, bold enough for night. The 24 hour claim reads big, I get a workday plus commute before the tail softens. - Lancome Artliner ice black
Black with micro shimmer, cool leaning. In sun the sparkle twinkles, under office light it reads dimensional, not glittery. Nice for smoky liner nights. - Lancome Artliner brown, Lancome Artliner brown 02
Soft brown, neutral to slightly cool. Gentle in daylight and forgiving on shaky mornings. If black feels harsh on fair or low contrast faces, Brown 02 is the easy swap. - Lancome Artliner Chocolate Satin
Warm brown with a satin sheen. Adds cozy depth that flatters hazel and green eyes. I grab this on sweater weather days when I want definition without stark edges. - Lancome Artliner smoke
Cool soft grey. Friendly on mature lids and days when a heavy line fights the look. In photos it frames without shouting. - Lancome Artliner blue metallic, Lancome Artliner navy
Cool tone pops. Navy reads almost neutral indoors, then shows blue outside. Blue Metallic catches sun in a subtle flash and makes brown irises look brighter. - Lancome Artliner brown metallic
Bronze leaning brown with a refined sheen. Glam for date night, elegant with taupe shadow. I pair it with peach blush and it pulls the look together.
Note on Lancome Artliner colors
Shade names blend basics, black, brown, smoke, with finish cues, satin, metallic, and numbers like 02 or 04 for undertone or depth shifts. Limited colors rotate in season, metallics especially, so a favorite may not live year round.
How It Looks and Feels on Skin
The liquid is thin, not runny, and hits opaque in a clean pass. Dry down takes about twenty seconds on bare lids, a touch faster over a dusting of powder. Once set, the film bends with smiles and squints, so no crunchy feel by lunch. On a humid afternoon I pressed a fingertip to the wing and nothing lifted, the satin stayed smooth.
Tip and Control
The felt tip has a firm core and a true point, which helps if your hand shakes before coffee. Mapping a wing feels like using a fine marker, lay the side for a thin glide or tap the point for tightlining. Compared with brush tips, this pen resists splaying, so pressure stays even along the lash line. When I want micro flicks over cream shadow, a brush tip still wins, but for daily control this one is steady.
Real Wear Tests on Three Lids
At 7 a.m. I put Black on, school run, coffee, eight hours at my desk, still crisp by 4. Hour ten, after biking into wind, the outer tail on my right eye thinned, a quick press of matching shadow fixed it. Oily lids without primer showed soft fade by hour eight, with primer the line looked fresh until removal. A friend with sensitive lids felt no sting and noticed no scent, and micellar took it off with a ten second soak. I also did a sweaty grocery run with a mask on, no transfer on the upper lid once it set.
Shade map table
| Shade name | Undertone | Finish | Best for | Day or night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black, 24h | Neutral | Satin | Classic wings, tightline | Both |
| Ice Black | Cool | Soft shimmer | Dimensional lines, smoky looks | Night |
| Brown, Brown 02 | Neutral to cool | Satin | Soft daytime wing, meetings | Day |
| Chocolate Satin | Warm | Satin | Warm definition, hazel eyes | Both |
| Smoke | Cool | Satin | Low contrast, mature lids | Day |
| Navy | Cool | Satin | Subtle color shift, office to dinner | Both |
| Blue Metallic | Cool | Metallic | Statement wing, party looks | Night |
| Brown Metallic | Warm neutral | Metallic | Glam neutral, bronzy looks | Night |
Quick read, Smoke wins my office days, Blue Metallic is my party pick.
Wear test table
| Lid type | Start | Hour 4 | Hour 8 | Transfer | Fixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooded | Crisp line | No transfer | Slight thinning at wing tail | Low after set | Tap matching powder on tail |
| Oily | Opaque | Minor fade without primer | Noticeable fade without primer, fine with primer | Medium on bare lids | Use primer, set with shadow |
| Sensitive | Smooth | Comfortable | Still comfortable | None noted | Remove with micellar soak |
A primer makes the difference on oily lids. A powder tap locks the tail on windy days.
Application Cheatsheet
- Thin line, rest your elbow, lay the felt tip sideways, glide from center to outer corner, finish the inner third with the tip.
- Wing mapping, place a tiny dot where the tail ends, align with the lower lash line, connect and fill.
- Inner corner, use leftover product on the tip, not a fresh dip, to avoid pooling.
- Tightline, tap between lashes from below with small wiggles, do not drag.
- Fixing mistakes, a pointed swab with micellar erases bumps fast.
- Lock the edges, press a matching shadow over the wing tail on humid days.
Want more help with small or hooded lids, try this winged eyeliner guide for hooded eyes on Blufashion, it shows angles and flick sizes that actually read on the eye shape.
Removal, Lenses, and Sensitive Eyes
Micellar lifts the film if you soak a cotton pad for ten seconds, then slide off gently. An oil cleanser melts it faster, helpful when waterproof mascara is in the mix. I take contacts out before cleansing to avoid residue on lenses. No fragrance hits my nose from the pen, and my sensitive eyed tester had no burning, though a quick patch test is still smart.
Sensitivity notes
No scent that I could detect. Contact lens wearers, take lenses out before removal. Patch test on the outer lash line if you react easily. For stubborn pigment, soak with micellar for ten seconds, then slide, or use a light oil cleanser.
Compare and When to Pick Each, with dupes
Choose Lancome Artliner when you want richer pigment, a steady felt tip, and finish options from satin to metallic.
- Brush tip alternatives, Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner and KVD Tattoo Liner. Pick these for hair thin flicks over creams, the brush fibers flex between lashes and can draw micro tails without skipping.
- Drugstore felt tip, NYX Epic Ink Liner. Choose it for practice or travel, pigment is strong, the tip can dry sooner than Artliner, so cap fast.
- When to pick each, reach for Stila or KVD if you live in cream bases and want the finest flick, grab NYX if you want a budget backup, stay with Artliner when you prioritize control and smooth one pass opacity.
If you want to play with color once you master black, check out colored eyeliner ideas that make eyes pop, it is a quick way to test navy, teal, and bronze accents.
Curious about different shapes beyond a classic cat eye, this roundup of eyeliner styles and shapes is a solid starter.
Who Should Buy Which
If you are brand new, Brown 02 or Smoke feels calmer, softer contrast forgives wobbles and cleans up easily. Intermediate users can live in Black or Navy for office to dinner. Bold finish fans will enjoy Blue Metallic or Brown Metallic for small wings that catch light without heavy shadow. Warm undertone lovers should try Chocolate Satin, while low contrast faces tend to look freshest in Smoke or Brown. For long shifts or events, the 24h Black over primer stays sharp until late.
FAQs
Lancome Artliner review, quick verdict
High control felt tip, rich color, easy removal. Best everyday picks are Black, Brown 02, and Navy, with Blue Metallic for nights.
What is lancôme artliner liquid eyeliner?
A felt tip liquid eyeliner with satin to metallic finishes, designed for precise lines, wings, and tightlining.
Is it waterproof?
Water resistant once set, not swim proof. Shake before use, store tip down, and set the wing tail with powder if you expect heat or tears.
Is there a lancôme artliner grey?
Yes, Lancome Artliner Smoke is the soft grey option, great on low contrast faces and mature lids.
Lancome Artliner 04 shade naming
Numbers like 02 or 04 mark depth or undertone tweaks within a color family. Check the finish tag, satin or metallic, to match the look you want.
Do I need to store it tip down?
Yes. Storing tip down keeps flow even, especially in dry rooms or winter heat.
How do I revive a drying tip?
Cap tightly, store tip down overnight, then draw a few lines on the back of your hand. If flow stays weak, one drop of sterile mixing medium can help once, otherwise replace.
Helpful Blufashion reads to pair with this review
- Makeup brush basics for clean lines and better wings.
- Everything you need to know about makeup brushes if you want a deeper dive into liner brushes and clean up tricks.
- Quick beauty tips for bright eyes on rushed mornings, a handy companion to a fast liner routine.
Your turn. Share your eye shape, the shade you reach for most, and any dupes that truly compete.
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I’m Iskra Banović, editor of Blufashion and the voice behind its fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle are my playground, but I’m just as likely to share the messy side of it all, like the time I tested a “must-have” skincare gadget and ended up with glitter stuck in my hair. I love turning trends and everyday finds into something useful (and fun) for real people.
