I have oily skin, so ALL types of makeup looks blotchy or faded within hours. I need it to last longer!  

Say goodbye to makeup meltdowns! 💋 We're sharing our favorite long-wearing makeup products and expert tips to help your glam survive oily skin, sweat, water, and whatever else the day throws your way. Get ready for makeup that lasts from morning coffee, to late-night plans, to outdoor adventures in humid weather. 

EYE LINER

One of the first concerns people have when looking for long lasting makeup is finding eyeliner that won’t run. Racoons are adorable animals, but we as humans would prefer not to look like one! 

There are a few types that stay put for hours – let’s review the top indestructible liners!  NOTE: All of these eye liners function best when applied to bare, clean skin. Directly along your lash line, do not apply moisturizer or concealer before any type of gel, pen, or liquid eyeliner. Moisturizers and concealers often slip off the skin if it gets oily or damp, which means your liner will go with it. THE EXCEPTION?  If you are using powder eye shadow as a liner, it can be helpful to apply a lid primer to help it stick. 

#1 Wet ‘n Wild Breakup Proof Waterproof Eye Liner Pen

Who would’ve thought a drugstore brand liner would outlast fancy high-end liners that cost several times more? This Mega Last Breakup-Proof Liquid Pen Liner from Wet n’Wild is one of the best we’ve found. It comes at an amazing price point of $5. 

This is recommended for those with hooded eyes, as it dries almost upon contact. (It’s notoriously difficult to apply liner to hooded eyes without transferring color to the upper lids.) Don’t expect blending with this one; where you apply it, it stays until you use remover to take it off.

It makes a clean matte wing, and allows you to get right up to the lashline. In addition, it’s nearly indestructible on the waterline! We’ve tested the famous Wonderskin Liner for this purpose, but if you have watery eyes or excessively oily skin, Wonderskin still smudges and rubs off. We like the fact that it comes in a beautiful variety of colors, and it has longevity on lids; but this Wet n’ Wild pen out-performs it on the waterline. 

While some reviewers say the pen itself dries out within a few weeks, others say it stays fluid for months. Here are some tips to help:  1) Store it flat. Don’t store it upright, with the inked tip pointing upward. It will drain the ink down into the base of the pen faster. 2) If it does feel dry, shake it with the tip pointing down 6-10 times, and this will force the ink back down into the tip. 

The banner ad says has up to 16 hour wear. Well, I swear I have the oiliest skin in the world, and this lasts 24+ hours for me. Highly recommend! 

Click here to purchase Wet n’Wild H20 Proof Liner from Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4hwstdC

#2  Wet n’Wild H20 Proof Liquid Eye Liner

If you’re really opposed to chancing the longevity of the liner pen, try their H20 Proof Liquid Liner. This comes with a precision point applicator that allows for a defined slightly glossy wing. It lasts almost as long, around 16-20+ hours. The main difference is that this H20 Proof liner is too liquidous to work for the water line. 

It’s my preferred choice for daily wear, and even some outdoor activities. The tiny bottle lasts for months, and this one does not dry out. I had one inside of a travel case that I forgot about for 2 years, and it was still like new. 

The longevity is impressive, and it creates a vivid thick wing. Just be sure to allow it to dry 3-4 minutes before applying anything else over the top (like setting powder or spray). Once it does dry though, it doesn’t budge. However, if you have very hooded lids, you might find it tough to apply and are probably better off with the liner pen. 

Click here to purchase Wet n’Wild H20 Proof Liner from Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4rHgGhb  

#3  Waterproof Eye Liner Runner Up: Wonderskin Eyeliner 1440 

As we talked about earlier, this liner comes in an amazing variety of colors, and lasts 12+ hours on lids. 

Some say it’s fantastic for lids, but not for the waterline. While it does glide on buttery smooth, and lasts 2-4 hours, it does not have all-day staying power on the waterline. Some people swear it stays put longer, but others mention that it smudges & smears – especially if you have oily skin. I personally can attest to that. I have 3 of these pencils, and have never gotten them to stay put on my waterline for more than a few hours. Another complaint is that it’s a pencil, which does require sharpening. Some don’t like the inconvenience of it, and others say it’s tough to get a precise line with a pencil. 

I would agree, but these do have a fantastic color impact on lids. Usually, I’ll apply a black pen or liquid liner first to create a sharp wing, and fill in waterline – then top with a bit of color from the Wonderskin Pencil. 

Click here to purchase Wonderskin Waterproof Eyeliner from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47uKeW0

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