Best Drugstore Waterproof Eyeliners

Best for Experts

If you're comfortable applying eyeliner with a brush, there's no better waterproof option.

Available in black, charcoal, brown, and eggplant. Gel liner produces dark, crisp lines. One jar lasts about 6 months with daily use. Gel glides on smoothly and remains intact through rain and sweat. Included brush is soft and gentle on eyes.

Ink It! Perfect Point Waterproof Eyeliner

Gel pot and brush application can be tough to master for beginners.

Best Bang for the Buck

Cover Girl

Bargain Pick

A pack of waterproof eyeliners with all day staying power for a bargain price.

Truly all-day staying power, rain or shine. Self sharpening design. Available in black, charcoal, cocoa, aquamarine, and violet. Colors are bold and vibrant. Can be easily applied to the waterline as well. Pack of 2 sits at a low price point.

Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer

Some find the eyeliner difficult to remove.

Rimmel London

Self Sharpening

Eliminate the need for a sharpener with this self-sharpening eyeliner.

Pack of 1 or 2, comes in black, earl grey, and deepest ocean. Eyeliner glides on smoothly and is self-sharpening. Fine tip end makes perfect cat eyes or use the smudging end to create a smokey look. Stays in place all day without setting spray.

Telescopic Precision Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner

Eyeliner doesn't hold up well on oily skin.

L'Oréal Paris

Best for Sensitive Eyes

This smooth waterproof eyeliner is gentle on sensitive eyes, making it ideal for contact wearers.

Available in black or brown. Fine felt tip produces precise lines. Glides on smooth and dries in seconds. Gentle on sensitive eyes. Stays in place all day, even in the pool. Wipes off painlessly with a little makeup remover.

ColorStay 2-in-1 Angled Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner

Has a shiny finish that doesn't appeal to everyone.

Revlon

Best for Beginners

No skills? No problem. This angled tip makes winged eyeliner easy for everyone.

Angled tip makes winged eyeliner easy, even for beginners. Includes smudging brush for the smokey eye look. Available in onyx, graphite, fig, and evergreen. Glides on smoothly and stays in place even on oily skin.