11 Drugstore Liquid Liners That Absolutely Do Not Budge

Best Overall: Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner

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With so many liquid eyeliners on the market, it’s not as easy as you’d think to find one that doesn’t budge, has an easy-to-apply applicator, and dispenses an ultra-black formula. Thankfully, budget brand Jordana came through with its super wallet-friendly pen-style liquid liner that provides a full-proof flick or a subtle-line with ease.

This felt-tip pen liner gives pricier liners a run for their money thanks to its long-wearing, jet-black formula that literally never drags or skips when you apply it. It also is long-lasting so you don’t have to worry about it smudging or flaking off.

Best Waterproof: wet n wild H2O Proof Liquid Eyeliner

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The last thing you want after you’ve perfected a cat eye—or any eyeliner look for that matter—is for it to smudge. That's where waterproof eyeliners come in.

This satin finish formula, though it’s waterproof, does have a little dry time to it for you to get it right. If you apply and realize that it’s a little off, rework it and then let it set. Once it does, it won't come off until you want it to.

Best for Beginners: Revlon ColorStay Exactify Liquid Liner

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Though the roller tipped liner may appear difficult to use, it’s actually one of the most foolproof applicators out there. The perfect amount of product is loaded on the wheel when you pull it out of the tube, so you won’t have to worry about having too much or too little. And once you place it at the base of your lashes on your lid, it’s almost as if it’s locked into a track, making it impossible to draw anything other than a straight line.

Best Brown: COVERGIRL Get in Line Liquid Eyeliner

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Brown eyeliner is underrated and often overlooked because black makes such a statement. Less intense than its ebony counterpart, a rich cocoa hue defines eyes and works for both day and night.

This one in particular leaves behind a matte line when swiped on lids and has a contour-grip handle that makes it easier to hold and draw the perfect line. Spice things up with a brown liquid liner on top and black on the lash line. This will amp up the intensity of your lashes, while still appearing natural.

Best for Thin Lines: NYX Professional Makeup Super Skinny Eye Marker

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Most similar to a calligraphy marker, the fine felt tip creates a smooth, thin line that won’t feather. Create a barely-there mark and build it up to your desired width or leave as is. It’s long-lasting and smudge-proof, but won’t cause you to tug or pull when it comes time for removal. This is great for daytime looks or if you’re a no-makeup-makeup gal.

Pro tip: For an ethereal vibe, dot a metallic liner above the thin black line—it’ll act like a halo and make your peepers appear wide open.

Best for Wings: Maybelline New York Curvitude Liner

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The curved tip pen can be used to create a feline flick, either small or more dramatic. Hold the pen with the tip at 45 degrees, angled out from each outer corner, and lay it down almost like a stamp. Then connect it to the line started from the inner corner that runs along the rest of the lid. If you're having trouble, know that sometimes it’s easier to get the wings first before drawing the rest of the line.

Best Lash-Boosting: Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner

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What could be better than an eyeliner that also encourages lash growth? This Amazon Choice-rated product taps a Japanese formula that provides long-lasting liner packed with lash boosting peptides. Reports claim that after 2 weeks 75% of women saw longer, fuller and more enhanced lashes. It also comes in brown, black and ultra black so even if you want to switch up the hue you’re wearing, you can still reap the lash growth benefits.

Best for Sensitive Eyes: Almay Liquid Eyeliner

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Tested by dermatologists and labeled as hypoallergenic, this inky formula gives you everything you want in a liquid eyeliner formula without any of the irritation. The built-in brush allows you to get a precise amount of liquid to create your smudge-proof line. It also promises 16 hours of wear.

Best for Graphic Lines: L'Oréal Paris Infallible The Blackbuster

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If you’re after a style that’s a little more daring than your classic lash hugging liner, go for a look where the line is drawn in the crease, almost hovering over the rest of the bare lid. A chunkier line is bold and doesn’t call for much additional makeup other than a solid base of foundation and lots of dramatic flutter on your eyelashes.

Best for Monolids: L'Oréal Paris Lineur Intense Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner

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If you were blessed with gorgeous monolids, you know the struggle is all too real when it comes to finding an eyeliner that doesn’t transfer or smear off seconds after applying. It’s best to choose a waterproof or smudge-proof formula, that way you’re not checking your stunning feline flick in the mirror every few minutes. That’s where this liner from L’Oréal comes in.

The effort-free liquid liner features a super-fine felt tip that allows for the utmost precision when drawing a cat eye or tracing a fine line across your upper lids. But what makes this formula perfect for those with monolids is its 8-hour long-wearing, super long-lasting formula that won’t flake or smudge from the time you apply it until you want to take it off at the end of the night.