6 waterproof eyeliners that are easy to remove

After a long day, the last thing you want is to spend more time removing your makeup than you did putting it on. No one wants to deal with a smudging, clumping mess on her skin. We get it, and beauty brands have taken note too. What’s so good about these new long-wearing eyeliners? They don’t smudge, and they show only very minimal fading at the end of the day. The best part: Removing them is three times faster than before. Skin is clean and stain-free, so you can fall into bed faster.

Main photo: Vee Chin. Art direction: Sherli Chong.

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen – Classic ($19.90)

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Drawing lines on the upper lash line is made so much easier thanks to a sturdy felt tip applicator that doesn’t move around as much.

Chanel Signature de Chanel Intense Longwear Eyeliner Pen in #10 Noir ($51)

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No worries about wrinkles here. The gentle yet firm brush tip doesn’t drag against your skin.

Nyx Epic Ink Liner ($20)

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While this super pigmented formula requires a bit of time to dry, we like that it glides on effortlessly for a finish that really lasts through the day.

Cle de Peau Beaute Intensifying Liquid Eyeliner ($77)

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The brush on the right end is thicker for bolder lines; the one on the left is for finer lines.

L’Oreal Paris Superliner Expressionist ($19.90)

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Dries so quickly it doesn’t get a chance to stain your eyelids.

Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner ($18.90)

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An ultra-thin 0.1mm brush lets you draw super fine lines easily. Plus, find out how you can make white eyeliner work for you.

What cleanser should you use?

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Although many cleansers work on these easily-cleaned-off eyeliners, micellar water works best. We know because we tested a slew of removers on them. Micellar water stands out because it’s super gentle on skin but really tough on makeup. One soaked cotton pad is all you need for each eye. Press, hold for a few seconds, wipe off. Goodbye, day-old eyeliner.

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This story first appeared in the October 2017 issue of Her World magazine. Main photo: Vee Chin. Art direction: Sherli Chong.