These are the eyeliners that won't smudge, run or fade

There’s nothing worse than leaving the house thinking your makeup looks spot on, only to catch sight of yourself in the mirror after your commute/lunch break/gym class and realise that your eyeliner has smudged (and not in a sultry smokey eye way) or faded or completely disappeared from existence. Plus, with Halloween makeup looks on the cards and party season round the corner, you need to feel confident your liner will stay in place all night long.

Of course, there are so many reasons your eyeliner can smudge or disappear - some of it comes down to the formula - pigmentation, waterproof capabilities, dry time for example – and some of it comes down to your skin – if your skin is on the oilier side, it can make your eyeliner more prone to smudging.

The type of eyeliner you choose will also have an impact – liquid, gel and pencil all behave in a very different manner so you need to consider how you like to wear your eyeliner before you commit to one too. If flicks and winged looks are your signature style, liquid liners with a fine felt tip nib or gel liners work best as they create a more precise, sharp finish. If you like a softer or smokier look or wear your eyeliner in your waterline, pencils that can be buffed and diffused are the better option.

Here we shine a light on some of the best eyeliners on the market thanks to their durability and staying powers so you know that whether you’re going out or working out or even have tears to contend with, your eyeliner will stay put regardless.