5 Best Drugstore Liquid Eyeliners - Apr. 2023

Smooth Staying Power

Liquid eyeliner enthusiasts who don't want to pay double digits are likely to be impressed with this top-selling formula that applies and wears similarly to premium brands.

Made with coconut and honey, so it goes on smoothly and isn't prone to flaking. Pointed tip makes it easy to draw a thin line, yet it's also buildable for bolder looks. Made for sensitive eyes, so it's less likely than other liquid formulas to cause irritation. Color is highly pigmented.

ColorStay Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

Although it wears all day for most consumers, those with very oily skin may find it tends to smudge. Some users report that the tube dries out fairly quickly.

Best Bang for the Buck

REVLON

Trusted Brand

A fantastic choice for buyers wanting an inexpensive product with a particularly skinny liner tip.

Felt liner tip is 0.1mm for an extremely thin and precise application. Skinny design works well for lower lash wear. Washes off with water. Easy to create wings with its thin tip.

Eyestudio Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner

Does not shine once dry. Difficult to keep application steady with the ultra-fine tip.

Maybelline

Simple Yet Solid

The ultra-fine felt brush tip makes application easy, and product is long-lasting.

Waterproof formula stays in place for up to 12 hours. Has a matte finish. Precision brush tip lines the eye in various degrees of thickness. Dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested. Labeled safe for sensitive eyes.

Some of the reviewers had experiences of it drying out in the tube quickly.

NYX Professional Makeup

Matte Liquid Eyeliner

Matte Finish

If you are looking for an inexpensive liquid eyeliner that dries to a matte finish with pretty color intensity, this is the one to choose.

Has a matte finish when dry, which appeals to those who don't like a liquid formula that has a glossy look when dry. Brush is very thin and easy to control. Does a good job for creating a cat-eye look.

Infallible Super Slim Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeliner

May crack or flake off, especially if you apply it too heavily. If your skin is oily, it may smudge. Consistency is on the runny side.

L'Oréal Paris

Trusted Brand

A quality product from a trusted brand; this is a great price for eyeliner.

This liquid eyeliner from L’Oreal Paris gives you a luxury product at a budget price. It is both water and smudge-proof, with a felt tip that helps you to create exact lines and complete your makeup look.