When the glorious moment of finally getting your eyeliner flick perfect on both eyes happens (these are the tips you need to get there), the last thing you want is for it to fade, smudge or transfer all over your eyelid.
These are the eyeliners that have wowed our members with how strongly they hold on, lasting hours on end without budging.
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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
“This is one of the best eyeliners I have used. It is a high quality product that lasts all day! It dries quickly and doesn’t smudge at all. [It’s also] very easy to use. It went on very smoothly and allowed me to create different looks (thick, thin, cat eye etc). It is perfect!” – MissM19
Rimmel London Scandal’Eyes Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
“I was really impressed with this eyeliner. I have never used a gel liner that you needed to paint on with a brush but it was really easy to use and apply. I usually rub my eyes all the time when I wear eyeliner, but [I] didn’t need to do that as my eyes weren’t irritated at all. It also lasted the whole night, even after some strenuous dancing.” – Lisahert
Almay Liquid Liner
“It lasts for a long time, has excellent colour pay-off and the application tip is lovely and accurate. The price you pay for such an amazing product is worth it!” – Rei_
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil
“I accidentally came across this product one day in Myer, simply testing random pencils. I drew a line on my hand with the double-wear eye pencil and later in the night realised it actually hadn’t smudged or moved on my hand. [I was so] impressed I went and purchased it. I literally come home after a night out, look in the mirror and my eyeliner is still there. I normally use it on the outer corners of [my] eyes on my upper or lower lid. Amazing product.” – Giovanna
essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil
“This one does what it says, it really does last. I drew it on my hand first, added a bit of water and gave it a little rub and it was still there. I wore [the shade] 02 all day at work and it lasted beautifully, the pigment was wonderful and I have absolutely no complaints.” – duality
Clinique Quickliner for Eyes
“I have avoided liners in the past because they either catch on my skin or smudge so badly [that] at the end of the night I end up looking like a panda! But this one works wonders and is so easy to apply! I’m so glad I invested in one.” – T1NA
Benefit BADgal Liner Waterproof
“I’m quite surprised this product isn’t as hyped up as the other BADgal products! It lasts ALL day and won’t come off unless you use eye make-up remover. [It] doesn’t smudge [or] go all nasty during the day [even] during the hotter months. I’m able to wear this to concerts and come out with my eye make-up [still looking] perfect.” – DollFace xx
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The essence eyeliners are good, Eye of Horus have fantastic eyeliners. They are my fave, I have several of their shades and they never smudge, the pigment in them is amazing ♡
It's been a long time since I've used an eye pencil.