Update (2 October 2026): four new shades (06 Legendary Gold, 12 Obsessive Tangerine, 03 Liberated Bronze and 14 Magnetic Purple) are now at Nordstrom.
Yves Saint Laurent's Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner just got a lot more colourful. The dual-ended pencil is known for intense, smudge-proof colour that lasts all day. Now YSL Beauty has added four shades that move it past everyday black and brown into gold, orange, bronze and purple.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yves Saint Laurent (YSL Beauty) |
| Product | Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner |
| Release date | Available now (new shades) |
| Price | $36 (US, Sephora) |
| Availability | Nordstrom, Sephora US |
| New shades | 06 Legendary Gold, 12 Obsessive Tangerine, 03 Liberated Bronze, 14 Magnetic Purple |
| Finish | Satin, matte and shimmer (range) |
| Format | Dual-ended gel-like pencil with angled smudger brush |
| Key ingredient | Cactus fig oil |
The New Shades
The official imagery shows four eye-catching additions:
- 06 Legendary Gold: a metallic gold for a luxe, light-catching line
- 12 Obsessive Tangerine: a bright orange that makes blue and green eyes stand out
- 03 Liberated Bronze: a shimmering bronze, a softer alternative to brown (also listed on Sephora US)
- 14 Magnetic Purple: a shimmering purple that flatters brown and hazel eyes
What Makes This Waterproof Eyeliner Special
The Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner is a gel-like hybrid pencil with an ultra-creamy texture. It glides on without tugging and deposits intense pigment in one stroke. Once it sets, it is waterproof, transfer-free and smudge-proof for up to 24 hours, so your liner stays put through humidity, tears and long days.
Key benefits include:
- Dual-ended design: a pencil at one end and an angled smudger brush at the other
- Buildable and blendable colour, from a fine line to a bold, smoky wash
- Enriched with cactus fig oil for a comfortable, cushiony glide
- Satin, matte and shimmer finishes across the range
The pencil launched in 2024 at $32. It now retails for $36 in the US.
How to Use It
The secret is the dry-down window. The formula stays workable for a few moments before it locks in.
- Line: draw along the upper lash line with the pencil, pressing lightly for a fine line or more firmly for intensity.
- Stretch: flip to the angled brush and pull the colour outward into a wing or soft flick.
- Smoke: for a diffused look, blend quickly before the formula sets.
- Layer: once dry, add a second pass for a deeper, more vivid colour.
Pro tip: try Legendary Gold on the inner corners to brighten the eyes, or dot Obsessive Tangerine along the lower lash line for a modern pop of colour. Liberated Bronze smudged over a black line gives an easy evening upgrade, and Magnetic Purple works beautifully on its own as a graphic wing.
Where to Buy
Final Thoughts
With its creamy glide, 24-hour waterproof wear and built-in smudger, the YSL Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner was already a strong everyday pick. The four new shades make it just as fun for experimenting. Whether you choose metallic gold or shimmering purple, it's an easy way to bring bold colour to your eye looks this season.
