Define-A-Line® Eye Liner Eye Makeup

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Define-A-Line® Eye Liner Eye Makeup
Defined application + smooth glide + smudge tool
$ 8.99 
Average rating includes incentivized reviews.
Define-A-Line® Eye Liner Eye Makeup
Defined application + smooth glide + smudge tool
$ 8.99 

    Ebony Black

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    Define-A-Line® Mechanical Pencil Eyeliner with built-in sharpener creates defined eye looks.

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    Average rating for this product: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    Rating Distribution(119 reviews)
    31 reviews with 5 star rating.
    11 reviews with 4 star rating.
    6 reviews with 3 star rating.
    6 reviews with 2 star rating.
    65 reviews with 1 star rating.
    21 out of 49 (43%) of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.

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    2.5

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      1 to 8 of 119 Reviews .
      1 – 8 of 119 Reviews
      Cleveland Ohio
      Review 1
      Votes 0
      Age35 to 44
      GenderFemale
      Skin Tone:Light Medium
      Eye Color:Brown
      Hair Color:Medium Brown

      Do not buy

      a year ago
      First time buying this eyeliner and it smudges and looks terrible after wearing for a little bit. Wish i could get my money back. Should have stuck with Unstoppable

      No, I do not recommend this product.

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      CT
      Review 1
      Votes 0
      Age35 to 44
      GenderFemale
      Skin Tone:Light Medium
      Eye Color:Brown
      Hair Color:Black

      Best eyeliner ever!

      a year ago
      Best eyeliner i have ever used, been using it for years, never stop making this!

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Review 1
      Vote 1
      Age35 to 44
      GenderFemale
      Skin Tone:Light Medium
      Eye Color:Blue
      Hair Color:Dark Brown

      This stuff is a mess!

      a year ago
      I got this in the ebony black and while I will say it does have good pigment and glide, those are the only good things about it. This stuff is awful!!! Never have I had a non-liquid eyeliner smear and run as much as this stuff. It didn't even make it an hour. All day long I was constantly having to fix under my eyes and wipe away the raccoon look...I didn't even apply it to my lower lash line! More than once I had a coworker ask if I had been crying and rubbing my eyes, that's how messy this stuff was. I'm not sure how this is still being sold, but you need to fix the formula or discontinue it because this eyeliner is terrible. Waste of money, I've used cheaper that behaved better. If you're looking for a good liner this ain't it.

      No, I do not recommend this product.

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      st louis
      Review 1
      Vote 1
      Age65 or over
      GenderFemale
      Skin Tone:Light Medium
      Eye Color:Green
      Hair Color:Blonde

      Simply the Best.

      a year ago
      Simply the Best eyeliner. I have ALWAYS used this one, since my teens; I make up every single day. I was going to contact maybelle to complain that there does not seem to be as much product in a stick; I am going through a brownish/black in weeks! I admit I was upset. I had never visited your website, however. I have taken a step back. Your commitment to mental health in girls and women is commendable! Certainly body image and beauty perception looms largest in preteen life; and social media is not helpful. I would honestly suggest you address this issue in your advertising; one life would be worth the price. So, instead of crabbing at the diminished quantity of eyeliner in each stick, I applaud your focus on the total girl/young woman. I will visit your website frequently after this and maybe get out of my comfort zone and try a new look some day. Regardless, the Brownish/Black eyeliner is THE BEST PRODUCT, PERIOD. I have always used the product, I will always use it And your website is socially responsible, attractive, and informative. Congratulations. Well done.
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      Review 1
      Votes 3
      Age65 or over

      Best eyeliner I've ever used!!!!

      2 years ago
      I've used this product for years now. Even my daughter who buys very expensive makeup borrowed mine and then took it for herself. So many liners just put hardly any product on your skin and some you have to press hard to get it to even show up. This one is great!!
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      Reviews 2
      Votes 5
      Age18 to 24

      Beautiful!

      2 years ago
      I don’t understand the bad reviews. I love this eyeliner. I love the ingredients and how it looks. Please don’t change a thing maybelline. It’s easy to apply and looks beautiful.

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Los Angeles
      Review 1
      Votes 4
      Age25 to 34

      Best Eyeliner Ever

      3 years ago
      I LOVE this eyeliner and have been using the brown black for years. I don't know how other people wear their eyeliner, but I've always lined my upper lashes only and never had a problem with it for everyday use. Love that's is smudgy enough to fill in my lashes to give a fuller look without looking obvious. The few times I have lined my lower lids, this does go on lightly and smudges, but you can go over it again to get a darker look. It stays for me just fine even though I have oily skin. I even asked my makeup coordinator to use this for my wedding because her professional stuff didn't hold. Bonus that this doesn't have any nasty chemicals in it (PFOS). Please don't discontinue this, smudgyness is a preference and I won't use any other kind of eyeliner!
      I Find This Product:Easy To Use, Fast Drying, Blendable, Long Lasting, Pigmented

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      SE USA
      Review 1
      Votes 19
      Age45 to 54
      Skin Tone:Light Medium
      Eye Color:Blue
      Hair Color:Light Brown
      GenderFemale

      I loved chestnut brown!!

      4 years ago
      This has been my eyeliner for years...and now I cannot buy the chestnut brown I love. So upset. Was a great color.
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        Boerne, texas
        Review 1
        Votes 4
        Age55 to 64
        Skin Tone:Medium
        Eye Color:Brown
        Hair Color:Medium Brown
        GenderFemale

        Just right

        4 years ago
        The eyeliner goes on effortlessly and does not tug the skin. The color is perfect and it’s not too dark or too light. Easy to wash off too. I have used so many other brands but I always return to this eyeliner brand.
        I Find This Product:Easy To Use, Blendable

        Yes, I recommend this product.

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        Cleves, Ohio
        Review 1
        Vote 1
        Age35 to 44
        Skin Tone:Medium
        Eye Color:Brown
        Hair Color:Light Brown
        GenderFemale

        Very terrible product

        4 years ago
        Ok im used to buying L.A. colors because I don't have a lot of money. I decided to really splurge and get the Maybelline define a line which was pretty costly and what I got was worse than the L.A colors honestly. I put it on my lash line and within 20 min it was ran down my face. So I tried it again and the same thing. I trusted that Maybelline was a top of the line makeup and its not. I'm really let down, I cant afford expensive makeup and I'm sad that it was big let down

        No, I do not recommend this product.

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        Response from Maybelline:
        4 years ago
        Consumer Care Center
        Hi BeckySue81! Thank you for trying our Define-A-Line® Eye Liner! We are so sad to hear you had a difficult time with this product. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please give us a call @800-944-0730 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET and provide this reference #20406084. It would be helpful if you had the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you!
        New York NY
        Review 1
        Votes 17
        Age25 to 34
        Skin Tone:Light
        Eye Color:Blue
        Hair Color:Blonde

        Please bring back chestnut brown!

        4 years ago
        The eyeliner was always great quality but the browns available are too dark! Chestnut brown was my go to for YEARS! Now I can't find it anywhere ... Please bring it back!
        I Find This Product:Easy To Use, Blendable

        Yes, I recommend this product.

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        Indiana
        Review 1
        Vote 1
        Age25 to 34
        Skin Tone:Light
        Eye Color:Brown
        Hair Color:Dark Brown
        GenderFemale

        Runs and Smears EVERYWHERE

        4 years ago
        This is THE WORST eyeliner I have ever used. It goes on easily, but smears everywhere absolutely horribly. So embarrassing how badly it gets everywhere and makes you look like a raccoon. Waste of money, especially for being fairly expensive!

        No, I do not recommend this product.

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        Response from Maybelline:
        4 years ago
        Consumer Care Center
        Hi there! We are so disappointed that our Define-A-Line Eyeliner, did not meet your expectations and smudged. We this can be frustrating, and we will be passing this onto our production team. May we suggest trying our Master Precise All-Day Liquid Eyeliner Makeup, this liner is a long-wearing, water and smudge-proof eyeliner delivers precise definition in just one stroke. We think you will love this.
        Florida
        Review 1
        Votes 20
        Age45 to 54
        Skin Tone:Light
        Eye Color:Brown
        Hair Color:Medium Brown
        GenderFemale

        BRING BACK CHESTNUT BROWN EYELINER

        4 years ago
        Chestnut brown eyeliner was my daily go-to eyeliner for years. I have yet to find a better color.. Please bring it back
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        Q: Why are there no shades of eyeliner for blondes? I have used define-a-line chestnut for years but all I find now is black and very dark brown. Not very flattering for a natural daytime look. Would be fine for going out but I need some for office wear.

        8 years ago
        2 Answers
        • A: Black eyeliner makes your eyes bold Especially office wear otherwise try vibrant blue or dark magenta Did you know you can also use your eyeshadow or lipstick as a substantial shade depending how noticeable or bold you want it
          a year ago
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        Q: Bring back navy blue Blue marine eyeliner???

        3 years ago
        5 Answers
        • A: Don’t do it unless you want to impress a model
          a year ago
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        Q: Missing the Chesnut Brown Define -a-Line eye liner. I talked to a beauty consultant at a department store No luck.   So disappointed!!! Please, please bring it back you would have a “corner “ on the market!! 

        5 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out about the Define-A-Line Mechanical Pencil. We are sorry that we do not have the Chestnut Brown available for you. We will send your comment to our development team. In the mean time check out our TattooStudio Sharpenable Gel Pencil in the shade smooth walnut, this liner dramatically defines the eyelash line in ultra-intense color and delivers a smooth finish that lasts for 36 hours, we think you will love it!
          5 years ago
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        Q: PLEASE bring back Grey Define a Line - it's the perfect colour for an older lady - like me!! I've tried others - yes, even L'Oreal - but there is nothing I like as well. Where are all the colours gone??

        6 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hey There! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Define-A-Line Eye Liner. We have some good news. We still have Slate Gray available to purchase. You can find it at any major drug or retailer store. Or you can find the product shade through this link:http://tinyurl.com/y93ykyra. We hope you give it a try and continue using Maybelline with great satisfaction! XoXo
          6 years ago
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        Q: Please bring back the Navy Blue Define-A-Line rye liner pencil there is no other comparison. Not even Maybelline’s Tattoo Studio or the Unstoppables. Not even close, just doesn’t go on the same!!! 

        6 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hey There! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on our Define-A-Line Eye Liner. We are sorry to inform you that the navy blue shade has been discontinued. We know how frustrating it may be when your go to shade is no longer being sold. Feedback from our consumers are important and helps us improve our products. Your comments will be passed along to the team. We hope you continue exploring our brand! XoXo
          6 years ago
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        Q: Was the define a line eyeliner discontinued in the chestnut brown color? I previously purchased it at Target, but now they only carry shades of black. I had the same issue at Walmart and Dillons. 

        9 years ago
        3 Answers
        • A: I just found it at TK Maxx. Or maybe it was Marshall’s. Stock up!
          7 years ago
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        Q: I have been using navy blue Define a line for years cannot find it in the stores there's only black and brown could you please let me know where I can purchase this. I have blue eyes and need blue eyeliner this product works is the best. Plz bring it back

        8 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: We are sorry to tell you that our Define A Line in blue has been discontinued. We definitely understand how upsetting having your favorite shade discontinued can be. We will pass to our team that there is a demand to see this color brought back. We would also like to suggest that you check out our Lasting Drama® Matte Lacquer Gel Eyeliner. This product has some amazing blue shades which we think will be perfect for you! You can see both beautiful blue shades here: http://tinyurl.com/ycjapne4. We hope that you give it a try and let us know what you think!
          8 years ago
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        Q: I love the Define-A-Line slate gray eyeliner. I can't find it in any stores and it's astronomically priced on Amazon? Why is it so high? Are you not making it anymore?

        8 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hi there! This shade is still available. We suggest using our store locator function on our site to help locate the product at retailers in your area! If you continue to have a hard time finding this, check out our Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil in the shade Refined Charcoal. Check it out using the link below: https://www.maybelline.com/eye-makeup/eyeliner/master-precise-skinny-gel-pencil/refined-charcoal
          8 years ago
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        Q: I can't find the define a line blue...has it been discontinued?

        8 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hi AmyJ 1970! Unfortunately the shades Navy Blue and Believe in Blue in our Define-A-Line Eyeliner were both discontinued and are no longer available. We would recommend taking a look at our Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil Eyeliner! This product comes in Lustrous Sapphire! We hope this helps! https://www.maybelline.com/eye-makeup/eyeliner/eyestudio-lasting-drama-waterproof-gel-pencil-eyeliner/lustrous-sapphire
          8 years ago
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        Q: I have been using the Chestnut Brown eyeliner for my eyebrows, and I love it. Which color would be the closest to this one now that it has been discontinued?

        8 years ago
        1 Answer
        • A: Hi Yadira1! Thank you for reaching out to us about our Define-A-Line Eye Liner. We do not recommend using this on your eyebrows. If you're looking for a warm brown shade for your brows, give our Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil in shade Soft Brown or Medium Brown. You can check this out by clicking the link below. We hope this helps! https://www.maybelline.com/eye-makeup/eyebrow-makeup/total-temptation-eyebrow-definer-pencil/soft-brown
          8 years ago
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