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From the bold lines of Julianne Moore and Mischa Barton to Kirsten Dunst's sultry inner-eyeliner, black is back. And this season, it takes the (forgiving) form of classic kohl.

So set aside those liquid formulas— for now— and opt for one of these brilliant, fail-proof pencils instead:

Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil
Inspired by the kajal used by Indian women, this inner-eye pencil contains wax and oil—making the texture creamy, generous and long-lasting. $21.50, Sephora.com.

Kanebo Sensai Eyeliner Pencil
Firm pencil creates distinct, lasting lines and has angled tip for smooth blending. Includes sharpener. $36, Sensai-Cosmetics.com.

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes
Twists up. Glides on. Smudges to a smooth blur of color. Silky formula slinks on— lining, defining, with the greatest of ease.
$14.50, Clinique.com.

Stila Kajal Eye Liner
Stila's luscious formula glides on perfectly, without dragging across the fragile skin of the eye area. Delivers bold, clear, true color that easily blends and beautifies. $18, Sephora.com.

Maybelline Line Express Eyeliner
Intense color formula and "smart tip" smudger makes this liner glide on smoothly and easily. $5.99, Walgreens.com.