The 20 Waterproof Eyeliners You Can Count On

Waterproof makeup can be a little hit-or-miss. On one hand, you know it's going to last. But all that staying power comes at a cost. Waterproof mascara, for example, can be drying, and the removal process almost always results in lost lashes or over-cleansing skin. Two things no one wants to deal with.

But waterproof eyeliner? In our expert opinion, all eyeliner should be waterproof. Why bother perfecting a cat-eye, testing an intricate design, or meticulously defining your lashes if all that work is just going to up and disappear by lunchtime?

If you're in the same camp and are on the hunt for the best waterproof eyeliners to add to your collection, we've rounded up 20 smudge-proof, sweat-proof, and swim-proof optioms. Whether you love liquid formulas, pencils, gel liners, or waterproof eyeliners that pack on the pigment this roundup has something for everyone to shop. And when you're done adding to a cart, here are a some cool new eyeliner looks to try out.