Best Drugstore Eyeliners
11 Budge-Proof Eyeliners You Can Pick Up at the Drugstore
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We've all had days where eyeliner has been the bane of our makeup existence. Whether you're a liner rookie or a cat-eye pro, picking the perfect liner can be a challenge. After sorting through various formulas, colors, and finishes, how do you know which liner is best? We've tested and selected these stellar yet budget-friendly liners that rival their high-end counterparts.
1 E.L.F. Intense H20 Proof Eyeliner Pen
Smudges be gone with this H2O-proof ($6) liner! The pen applicator is makes this liquid liner a breeze to apply.
2 Maybelline Lasting Drama Light Eyeliner
The Lasting Drama Light ($6) brightens and illuminates eyes with a hint of shimmer.
3 Hard Candy Stroke of Gorgeous
Stroke of Gorgeous ($5) pencils come in four finishes: Creamy Matte, Chrome, High Intensity Brights, and Glitter. Each finish glides on oh so smoothly.
4 Wet N Wild MegaSlim Skinny Tip Eyeliner
No-makeup makeup days just got easier with this MegaSlim Skinny Tip Liner ($5).
5 Pixi Eye Define Waterline
The ultraslim tip on the Eye Define Waterline ($14) is the answer to defined liner sans the tears.
6 Flower Vinyl-Eyes Glossy Gel
If you prefer a liner with sheen, the Vinyl-Eyes Glossy Gel ($8) is for you. Its high-shine finish adds boldness to even the simplest of looks.
7 Physicians Formula Eye Booster Matte Lacquer Cream
There's so much to love in the Eye Booster Matte Lacquer Cream Eyeliner ($8). The twist pen applicator makes perfecting gel liner a breeze and the matte finish adds a subtle edge to any look.
8 Soap & Glory Supercat Skinny Precision Eyeliner
Create uberthin lines with this Supercat Skinny Precision Eyeliner ($10). Use it to rim your cat eye or create a barely there look.
9 Revlon ColorStay Exactify Liquid Liner
If liquid liner seems nigh impossible for you, this wheel-tip applicator was made for you! The ColorStay Exactify Liquid ($12) allows for precise lines, even with a shaky hand.
10 CoverGirl truNAKED Waterproof Eyeliner Duo
The truNAKED Waterproof ($5) duos feature a dual tip to create blended color looks in a breeze.
11 NYX Put a Wing on It
When you want to go there with your liner, Put a Wing on It ($10) marker-like felt tip liner creates bold, graphic lines in a pinch.
