Key ingredients
4.3/5
NYX makes this twist-up pencil in shades from natural to bright, so it is the easy way to try a colored tightline once black feels routine.
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Mechanical Eye Pencil
$7.97
NYX makes this twist-up pencil in shades from natural to bright, so it is the easy way to try a colored tightline once black feels routine. Always Onyx is the black, a creamy formula NYX says holds through heat and humidity. There is no waterline claim on it, so test it on the outer rim first.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This tightline eyeliner is a many shades.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a many shades.
The verdict
This tightline eyeliner suits colored tightline experiments.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Urban Decay, Stila, Revlon, Maybelline, Laura Mercier, and Rimmel). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Colored tightline experiments | Matte black on the waterline | Tightlining with a gel glide | Budget waterline with sharpener | Precise root-gap filling | Smudging before it sets | Sensitive eyes on a budget |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Onyx black | Matte black | Stingray black | Black brown | Defining black | Tuxedo black | Intense black |
| Skin fit | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sensitive |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Many shades · Twist-up | Waterline safe · 24hr wear | Gel formula · No sharpener | Built-in sharpener · Ophthalmologist tested | 1.8mm tip · Gel pencil | Hyaluronic acid · 16hr wear | Eyes · Gel pencil |
| $ / size | $7.97 | $18.40 | $24.00 | $7.74 | $8.80 | $30.00 | $4.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Mechanical Eye Pencil best for?
NYX makes this twist-up pencil in shades from natural to bright, so it is the easy way to try a colored tightline once black feels routine. Always Onyx is the black, a creamy formula NYX says holds through heat and humidity. There is no waterline claim on it, so test it on the outer rim first.
How did Edyt Beauty score this tightline eyeliner?
Edyt Beauty rates Mechanical Eye Pencil 4.45 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Mechanical Eye Pencil against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Urban Decay, Stila, Revlon, Maybelline, Laura Mercier, and Rimmel. For more from the same brand, see More from NYX Professional Makeup below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Mechanical Eye Pencil with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Tightline Eyeliners.
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