14 White Eyeliners That Give Your Eyes a Little Something Extra

Best Overall: Marc Jacobs Beauty Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner

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This self-sharpening gel eyeliner has everything that you’d want in a liner that you’re predominantly using on your waterline or for tightlining above the lash. The ultra-skinny tip is “unbreakable” and glides effortlessly for perfect application. The gel formula is also waterproof for long-lasting color, and it even comes in beige if you’re looking to create a softer look.

Best Drugstore: Maybelline New York Tattoo Studio Waterproof Eyeliner in Polished White

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The waterline hero! Bring on the long nights and waterworks because this sharpen-able gel eyeliner isn’t going anywhere. One smooth stroke delivers waterproof, pigment-rich color that lasts for 36 hours. No smudging, no fading, and at less than 10 bucks—this eyeliner is a no-brainer.

Best Highlighting: Lustro Precision Colour Pencil

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This champagne, satin-pearl pencil creates a soft highlight that looks great on all skin tones. It’s designed for application wherever highlight is desired—inner corners of eyes, lash line, cupid's bow, or elsewhere. Medhin cites this beautiful pencil as one of her favorites; “It's a bit more nude, so it works better on my skin tone. Because my eyes aren't a pure white color this is a lot more forgiving,” she says.

Best Traditional Pencil: Dior Diorshow Khol Pencil Waterproof With Sharpener

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Highly pigmented? Check. Precise application? Absolutely. Waterproof? All-day long. The creamy formula glides along the waterline while other liners may tug and pull—which is key for the delicate eye area. It also has a smudger at the end for easy blending, and also comes in Beige Kohl for those looking for a more nude tone.

Best Liquid: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in White

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Liquid eyeliners are particularly tricky along the waterline, but this precise waterproof formula makes it possible. Reviewers say that it can last through tears, wet weather, accidental smudging—you name it. It stays put and though the thin applicator gets praise for creating sleek lines, it can also be used for bolder, more dramatic looks.

Best Nude: Charlotte Tilbury Rock N Kohl Liquid Eye Pencil in Eye Cheat

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This universally flattering nude hue looks great on practically everyone and creates the illusion of wider, fuller eyes. It’s water-resistant for up to 14 hours and contains crushed pearl powder to stimulate collagen production.

Best for Waterline: Tarte Fake Awake Eyeliner

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Sure, a full night’s sleep would be great, but when that’s not possible, there’s Fake Awake to the rescue. It was made specifically with the waterline in mind. The brightening highlighter shade is enriched with aloe and antioxidants for a tug-free glide while the self-sharpening pencil provides a precise application. Bonus, this vegan formula is ophthalmologist-tested to be safe for those who wear contact lenses.

Best Waterproof: Too Faced Killer Line 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

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For those that like to be in control, this waterproof gel eyeliner glides on smooth with super-precise lines so you can avoid mishaps and surprises. The transfer-resistant formula is perfect for the waterline to deliver that wide-awake look.

Best Gel: Milk Makeup Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Matte Sand

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Highly pigmented and waterproof, you can count on this eyeliner to glide on easily and last all day long. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and avocado oil to smooth the look of skin and can be used for so much more than just your waterline. It comes with a shaper and a smoother to create a smokey effect.

Best Shimmery: J. Cat Beauty The Big Eye Pencil in Marshmallow

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This jumbo eyeliner serves two purposes. Sweep it along the lash line or waterline to define eyes or use it all over your lid to create eye-enhancing shadow looks that can be blended out with your fingertips. The rich white color also has a slight shimmer to it to add long-lasting flare to your look.

Best Metallic: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Yeyo

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There’s so much to love about this versatile eye pencil. The cruelty-free, waterproof formula comes in matte, satin, metallic, and glitter finishes, plus it includes vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil for ultra-creamy color that lasts all day long. The metallic white is great for taking your look up a notch. Use it on your waterline or blend and smudge it before it dries to long-lasting color that won’t budge.

Best Glitter: Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner in Bad Bride

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If you don’t mind turning a head or two, this unique glitter pencil is for you. The bright white shade has a silver glitter finish and the formula is super creamy so that you can have enough playtime before it dries and settles into place. The lightweight, smudge-resistant pencil is self-sharpening and easily twists up so you can spend less time sharpening and more time creating looks. Not into glitter? The ”Chromewrecker” light grey matte shade is a good alternative.

Best Long-Lasting: NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte

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This pencil is the real deal. The neutral Rue Bonaparte shade is perfect to brighten along the waterline, but it’s also richly hued enough to create dramatic winged looks. The long-wearing, gel-like formula stays put exactly where you want it for up to 12 hours while resisting sweat, water, humidity, and transferring.