After you’ve spent a long time on your makeup, the last thing you want to see is any smudging, fading, or flaking. Nope, I don’t want to see it—except maybe at the end of the night when I’m heading home. Then I’ll give it a pass because it’s less makeup to take off when I’m washing my face before bed, right?
Now, I don’t think I need to tell you that making sure your makeup has major staying power depends on the products you’re using. Primers, setting sprays, and setting powders all come in handy. Formulas that are labeled “long-lasting” can help (if chosen wisely since labels can lie). And when in doubt, go waterproof.
Case in point: a waterproof eyeliner. Now, many of these can stand up to not only hours and hours of wear but also sweat and tears. When you’re wearing some of these formulas, you can walk outside into a full blast of humidity, and your eyeliner will stay put like it’s glued onto you. Are you convinced yet?
And because I know that many of us out there are budget-conscious (especially if you’re trying out a new formula for the first time), I looked up some of the best drugstore waterproof eyeliners on the market. Hint: You won’t have trouble finding the perfect one for yourself. Take a look at some of the best eyeliners below.
The ultra-precise, flexible tip on this liquid liner makes it easy to define your eyes. It leaves a matte-black finish.
If you love the winged look, you’re in luck here. This liquid eyeliner has a removable wing stencil to help you out.
Here’s a classic pencil liner with long-lasting benefits (up to two hours to be exact). The formula is creamy, so it glides on easily. There’s also a built-in sharpener and built-in smudger for blending.
My Who What Wear colleagues told me that this is the liquid liner to use if you’re a newbie. It doesn’t skip or slip, and the hexagonal shape of the pencil gives you a good, stable grip.
The mechanical pencil eyeliner stays put for 16 hours and leaves intense, creamy color. It also has a built-in sharpener.
This waterproof liquid eyeliner dries super quickly and provides an intense black color. It also contains a lash-boosting complex as an added bonus.
I love a gel formula. And a gel formula that’s extra long-lasting? Sign me up. It’s smudge-proof, too.
This liner is like a super-fine ballpoint pen—you’ll get a lot of precision here. It’s a self-sharpening pencil, so think of it as less work for yourself.
Both vegan and cruelty-free, E.l.f.’s liquid eyeliner pen is a quick-drying formula with a matte finish. The felt-tip pen makes it easy to create thin or thick lines depending on the look you want to go for.
Normal to oily skin types will benefit the most from this foundation. It provides stellar medium coverage while refining pores and leaving a matte finish.
With all the different finishes you get with this palette (shimmer, matte, satin, and metallic), you can create a look for everything. The shadows will also stay put for up to 24 hours.
If you’re going to buy something just because of the number of reviews it has on Amazon, it’s got to be this mascara. It has over 260,000 reviews and 4.5 out of five stars. The product itself defines, separates, lengthens, and volumizes.
You get up to 16 hours of coverage with this concealer. It not only hides blemishes but also can be used to contour and highlight.
This no-budge liquid lipstick leaves a glossy finish. It has a whopping 16 hours of wear time.
Wet n Wild’s blush has buildable color and leaves a soft-focus effect. It’s also infused with jojoba oil for a smooth texture and feel.
The teardrop tip on this pencil helps you fill in those brows precisely. There’s also a spoolie brush at the end for easy blending.
For those who prefer a full-coverage foundation, look to this drugstore find. And although it’s full coverage, it’s lightweight and glides on so easily. And did I mention it lasts for up to 24 hours?
You don’t have to worry about dried-out lips with this lip gloss. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and will keep your lips feeling soft and looking full for 24 hours.
You could classify this mascara as a drugstore cult favorite—and for good reason. It’s a volumizing and lengthening mascara that really makes your eyes pop.
You get 16 versatile and complementary shades in this palette. The highly pigmented shadows come in different finishes: matte, satin, shimmery, and metallic.
