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NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner

The waterproof liquid liner for effortlessly sharp, precise wings.

80/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget Under $15 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 98
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 73
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 60
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 76
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 70
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Flexible brush tip: pressure sets the line from fine to bold
  • Waterproof formula built to hold through the day
  • Intense black pigment in a single stroke
  • Vegan formula in a slim pen-style tube

What may bother

  • Brush-tip liner needs a steady hand for a clean wing
  • Waterproof wear calls for a proper eye makeup remover
  • Black only, so no color play

Our verdict

80 / 100

Think of it as the liner for someone chasing a sharper wing: the flexible tip lets pressure decide whether the line is fine or dramatic. It suits makeup-curious teens and adults. Skip it for anyone who avoids liquid liner or likes soft, smoky eyes.

Best forSomeone who already wears eyeliner and wants a sharper wing, from a teen learning the basics to a friend with a full makeup routine.
Avoid ifSkip it if the recipient wears no eye makeup or prefers soft, smudged pencil looks.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it waterproof?

Yes, it's a waterproof, long-lasting formula.

Is it cruelty-free?

Yes, NYX Professional Makeup is a certified cruelty-free, vegan brand.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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