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Home Eye Makeup Eyeliner Define-A-Line® Eye Liner

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Define-A-Line® Eye Liner Ebony Black

Define-A-Line® Eye Liner is rated 2.1 out of 5 by 77.

No sharpening necessary! This mechanical pencil liner creates defined eye looks.

$8.25 MSRP

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5 SUPER-SATURATED SHADES

Ebony Black

1
Soft Black

2
Brownish Black

3
Chestnut Brown

4
Slate Gray

5

Why you'll love it

What it is

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

Benefits

No sharpening necessary! Our mechanical eye pencil glides on smooth with precise definition - all in one easy stroke. The contoured smudge tool makes blending easy. Ophthalmologist tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

How to use/apply

For a defined look: Glide the pencil along the lash line from the inner to outer corner of the eye. For a smoky look: Follow step one and finish by blending color with the built-in smudge tool. Eyeliner is easily removed with Maybelline Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.

Ingredients

PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE, RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL / CASTOR SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS OIL / JOJOBA SEED OIL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, CERESIN, COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA / CARNAUBA WAX / CIRE DE CARNAUBA, CERA ALBA / BEESWAX / CIRE DABEILLE, ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, SILICA, AQUA / WATER / EAU [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE ]

This is my all time favorite cosmetic tool product and formula above all others.

- Csthruh2o, Wichita

Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Terrible Mascara This is one of the worst eyeliners I have ever used. The color of it is very rich and black, but that is the only good thing about it. I used it to tightline my upper lash line, and for the rest of the day it is literally smudging off onto my undereye area. I have rarely used any products in my life that give 'raccoon eyes.'I even tried putting UDPP (eye shadow primer) under my eyes and a lot of eyeshadow to try and keep it in place, but NOTHING helps. Really disappointing because I tend to like Maybelline products a lot. This eyeliner is terrible, terrible, terrible. I'm going to just end up throwing it out.

Date published: 2012-08-29

Rated 3 out of 5 by tclark211 from Has formula changed? Having allergic reaction ... I've been using the define-a-line eyeliner pencil for years, but now I'm having an allergic reaction within a few hours of putting it on. At least three times now I've opened a new eyeliner and within hours start having symptoms similar to conjunctivitis (itching, burning, red, mucus that keeps coming back). I thought maybe there is some coating that I'm reacting to because it always happens after I first use a new one, so I opened one today, used a napkin to hopefully get past the coating, then applied. Now, a few hours later I'm having the symptoms again. Did they change something about the formula recently??? I love the way it goes on, but it does smear easily, and now with this reaction I will have to switch brands.

Date published: 2013-01-07

Rated 1 out of 5 by KIM M from This Has Changed I have used this product (Chestnut Brown) since it first came out. Never had a problem up until recently. It has started to cause great eye irritation. Under my eyes turn red and burn every time I use it. I think ingredients have been changed.

Date published: 2014-03-03

Rated 1 out of 5 by apatt42 from Smudged, red eyes! Been a fan of Maybelline for years. Decided to try Define-A-Line because it was on sale. Caused red seeping eyes for 2 days after stopping use. Never happened before so did not attribute to product. Wore it a second time with same painful results. Product also ran horribly. Required multiple touch ups during wear. Will never buy product again!

Date published: 2013-06-11

Rated 1 out of 5 by cynsid from Not a Fan This product smudges like crazy for me! It found itself in the garbage after two weeks of attempting to make it work. I also experienced burning and reddening of my eyes. (which has never happened to me before) I am usually a Maybelline fan but found this product to be way below my expectations.

Date published: 2013-02-06

Rated 1 out of 5 by Kellib from Do not use There is something in this liner that causes my eyes to run mucus and it is painful.

Date published: 2014-03-06

Rated 1 out of 5 by Alicat from Hands down WORST eye liner EVER This is the worst eye liner ive ever used. A few minutes after applying and you already have the beginning stages of racoon eyes. It also gave me red, itchy peeling eye lids; contact dermatitis! I did the buy one get one half off and regret it.

Date published: 2015-12-31

Rated 1 out of 5 by gogogosammy from smudges easily, itchy eye I bought this, wore it out to a dinner. Glad I checked my make up before I left because it had already started to smudge some how. Also, I removed my make up before I went to bed and I woke up the next morning with red, itchy eyes. Dont buy

Date published: 2015-11-19

Define-A-Line® Eye Liner Reviews - page 2

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. 

Asked by: Sara24

Hi Sara24, unfortunately Define-A-Line Eyeliner in Chestnut Brown has been discontinued. The closest shade in this formula is Brownish Black. We also suggest looking at our Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil in Cinnabar!

Answered by: Maybelline Consumer Care

Date published: 2017-08-15

Has Maybelline DEFINE-A-LINE discontinued the color Slate Gray #806? What is the replacement?

Asked by: Renee M

Hello there Renee! We are sorry to inform you that our Define-A-Line in Slate Gray has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase through our retailers. As consumers ourselves, we understand how disappointing this can be. We recommend taking a look at our Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner or our Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil. Hope this helps and thanks for reaching out!