I change my eyeliner on an almost too frequent basis, which I think makes me a pretty good authority on the best drugstore eyeliners. I usually like to find a certain makeup product and stick to it for years, but when it comes to eyeliner, I’m always trying out something new. I don’t exactly like to spend a lot of money on new eyeliners, a problem I’m sure a lot of people have. I’ve tried out nearly every eyeliner on the beauty department shelves of Target, so if you’re looking for the best drugstore eyeliners, you’ve come to the right place.
1 Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
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While growing up, I tried to stay away from liquid liner, partly because it looked like a lot of work but mostly because I was terrified of it. I couldn’t have been more wrong, and this liquid liner is the perfect example of that. This is one of the best drugstore eyeliners on the market, trust me. If you have a steady hand, it goes on straight and takes barely any time at all. Plus, it stays on perfectly all day, something that definitely can’t be said for pencil eyeliners.
2 Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner
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In terms of gel liner, the Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner is the best of the best. It does take a little more time to apply, but the results are worth it. Gel liner should definitely be saved for the days you can spend a little bit of extra time on your makeup, but if you’re looking to journey into the world of gel liners, this is the place to start.
3 CoverGirl Perfect Point plus Pencil Eyeliner
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CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Pencil Eyeliner was the first eyeliner that I used when I started wearing makeup, and is, to this day, one of my favorite drugstore eyeliners. I think we’ve all noticed that some pencil eyeliners don’t go on very dark, but this drugstore eyeliner is amazing because it goes on so nicely that it looks like a high-end eyeliner. I will probably go back to this eyeliner until I’m in a nursing home.
4 Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil Eyeliner
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This eyeliner is one of my newer finds, but one of my current favorites. It’s similar to CoverGirl’s pencil eyeliner but it draws on a little thicker. I personally use it on the days that I don’t have time to draw on perfect liquid liner, because it blends so nicely with eyeshadow there’s little room for error.
5 Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Liquid Eyeliner
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Although I’m somewhat new to liquid liner, this is without a doubt the best liquid liner I’ve ever used. I use it on an almost daily basis, which I can’t usually say about eyeliner. I change my eyeliner quite often, but I don’t think that I’ll stop using this one for a while, which is really saying something. All day, It looks like you just put it on, even through your busiest and craziest days. Seriously, it will still look fresh when you’re taking it off at night. I don’t know how it works. It’s magic.
6 Maybelline Define-a-Line Eyeliner
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This eyeliner is perfect for filling in eyebrows. If you’re looking for a quick drugstore fix to fill your eyebrows with, this eyeliner is definitely worth a try. It has a smaller point than most eyeliners, making your eyebrows look more realistically filled in. It’s also great if you’re looking for thinner eyeliner on your lids.
7 Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Liner
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While I tend to stay away from gel liner for no particular reason, this gel liner is one that I will always keep going back to. It goes on so smoothly, which is often a problem I have with some gel liners. Plus, just like its liquid liner sister, it stays on all day. If you’re looking for a new drugstore gel liner to replace your high-end liner, this is definitely what you need to try.
What’s your favorite drugstore liner? Have you tried any of these? Let me know in the comments!