5 Wow-Factor Waterproof Eyeliners

Spring and summer can wreak havoc on our eye makeup. From sweat and heat to activities like swimming, you need a great quality waterproof eyeliner that will withstand the elements and stay put with long-lasting wear. Rather than make you test the different liners out there, we did all the hard work for you—these are five of the best waterproof eyeliners. —Jennifer Cox

The Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner from Hourglass Cosmetics ($38) glides on effortlessly and delivers high-impact, 12-hour wear without smudging, bleeding, or fading. The creamy, versatile formula allows you to effortlessly create a precise line or build to add a definition for a statement-making look. It lasts all day long—no touch-ups required. It comes in four matte shades and one shimmer hue. 

ITEM Beauty’s Lucky Line Long-Wear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil ($19) is a super-soft, easy-glide, clean gel pencil that is water-, sweat-, and smudge-proof. It provides intense, long-lasting pigmentation and a creamy, matte finish, and goes on effortlessly without skipping or tugging.

The Aqua Resist Color Pencil from Make Up For Ever ($29) is a liner with 24 hour-long wear, and won’t smear or smudge because of water or sweat. The ultra-pigmented, glide-on colour is easy to apply and come in both pearly and matte finishes. The handy built-in sharpener ensures ultimate precision every time you use it.

Sephora’s very own Ultimate Gel Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($18) is a waterproof, long-lasting gel eyeliner that glides on effortlessly without skipping and provides intense colour payoff in matte, metallic, and shimmer finishes. It won’t smudge, flake, or crack once it’s set. You can enjoy long-wearing, vibrant colour in a single, easy step.

For a fine-point liner that will stand up to water and much more there’s the Perversion Waterproof Eye Pen from Urban Decay ($30). Not only is it super black, but it’s loaded with a cartridge system that allows for a constant flow of ink for the smoothest, most controlled liquid eyeliner application ever. You can create everything from fine lines to thicker and more intense looks, all without worrying about it smudging or smearing.