We've uncovered the 3 eyeliners Claudia Winkleman rotates for her signature smoky look

Despite hosting a show that hinges on deception and secrets, Claudia Winkleman is an open book when it comes to her eyeliner...

Claudia Winkleman is pictured with a full fringe and smoky eyeliner at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024 with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2024 in London, England/ in a pink template
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While The Traitors is all cloak and dagger, its host is more than happy to spill her beauty secrets and thus, we've uncovered not one but three of Claudia Winkleman's eyeliner favourites...

When it comes to investing in one of the best eyeliners or even learning how to apply eyeliner, to begin with, looking at visual inspiration and product reviews is a good place to start. Better yet though, you could turn to the tutelage of Claudia Winkleman. Who, aside from being synonymous with otherwordly gleaming hair, has made smoky eyeliner her calling card - and just so happens to be back on our screens with season three of The Traitors, showcasing her striking eye look in all its glory.

So if you do find yourself in the market for a new kohl or pencil liner - or are just mesmerized by Winkleman's signature and seemingly infallible smudged liner - these are her three faithful picks (see what we did there?)

The top 3 affordable eyeliners Claudia Winkleman swears by

Regardless of whether you love or hate the smudged and smoky liner effect, a long-lasting pencil or crayon liner is a beauty staple - be it for tight-lining your eyes or creating a more subtle, diffused wing. Now, one thing we can all agree on is how striking and crisp the pigment of Winkleman's chosen eyeliners are - and how well they blend and diffuse. All of which are sought-after features in a good eyeliner.

Thankfully, Winkleman isn't one to gatekeep and has shared her favourite formula - along with two others she rotates it with, when she wants to change things up.

Claudia Winkleman is pictured with a full fringe and smoky eyeliner at the Industry Talks - Spotlight Conversation: Jay Hunt during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at Picturehouse Central on October 16, 2024 in London, England.

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When asked about the contents of her makeup bag, Winkleman told Marie Claire in 2022 that the Lord & Berry Kajal liner takes pride of place along with her signature scent (Claudia Winkleman's perfume of choice is YSL Opium, in case you were curious).

Then, when pressed for her top three formulas, Winkleman said: "Oh, here we go! Lord & Berry Kajal. MAC, I think it’s called Feline, Jet Black, I think they stopped making it? Let’s turn around that decision between you and I. And third, the Charlotte Tilbury one which is navy. Sapphire or something? A thin kohl, navy, you know what I’m thinking? Yuletide, Christmas party, going to a pub for a glass of port. Yeah."

Given this information, we were able to find a MAC liner that fits her description and is available to shop, as well as the Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'n' Kohl liner in Midnight Blue - which seems to match. For those seeking a more striking pop of blue, you can also find the Charlotte Tilbury Eye Colour Magic Liner duo, in two shades of metallic 'Super Blue.'

How to achieve the perfect smoky liner look

The beauty of this style of smudgy, undone liner is how easy it is to recreate. Simply grab your go-to kohl or pencil eyeliner and line your top and lower lash line before then using a fluffy brush - or just your ring finger - and gently smudging and diffusing the liner out. Some eyeliners (like the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal eyeliners) also come with a handy smudger tool. For added staying power, we also recommend prepping your lid with one of the best eyeshadow primers.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products.

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...