10 Top-Rated Black Eyeliners That Won’t Smudge, Transfer or Disappear

There’s a reason the brand has created this cult-favorite formula in over 35 other shades. With 24-hour stay-put power, more than 6,000 fans across Ulta, Nordstrom and Sephora (respectively) swear by this option.

Your best friend’s wedding next month? You can count on this formula to live up to its name. The fine marker-like tip is a godsend for precise application that everyone from newbies to old pros can rely on.

Meet the waterproof eyeliner that automatically self-sharpens with every twist of the cap. While it doesn’t come in many colors, if you’re in the market for a low maintenance product, look no further. (More than 1,400 reviewers agree.)

This little pot comes with a tapered brush for easy application and easy clean up. (Hint: Just dip the brush into makeup remover and brush it over your handiwork.)

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This waterproof formula is Ophthalmologist-tested so it won’t sting your eyes—even after jumping into a pool.

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Per the name, this anti-aging pencil uses a gel-based formula so that it doesn't pull on the delicate eye area.

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In need of a sunny gold or poppy purple liner in addition to your favorite black? Look no further than Ulta’s eponymous option that’s only $8. 

More than 600 five-star reviews for less than $3? Say no more. 

This super-pointed felt tip is waterproof, smudge-proof and will last up to 12 hours thanks to its highly pigmented formula.

More than 2,000 users rave that this pencil is phenomenal, but the sponge end is the real winner. Once applied, the formula allows 60 seconds for blending and smudging before it sets.