11 Best White Eyeliners to Make You Look Like You Slept 8 Hours (2024)

“If I’m going for a cat eye or graphic look, I’ll use Lime Crime’s Venus Pigmented liquid eyeliner in the shade Baby’s Breath,” says Greenberg. “The shade is highly-pigmented, dries instantly, and stays on all day.”

Amazon rating: 3.5/5 stars

Another one of Greenberg’s favorites, she calls this affordable retractable pencil “a great option for the waterline or inner corner to brighten the eyes.” It also has over 93,000 four and five-star reviews on Amazon, with customers mentioning that it’s equal parts vibrant and smudge-proof.

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

Add a pretty pearlescent glow to your routine with this shimmery pencil from Urban Decay. Amazon shoppers rave that it’s easy to apply and has a creamy, durable feel. Plus, it contains hydrating ingredients such as vitamin E and jojoba oil to help keep the lash line nourished.

Amazon rating: 4.4/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “Urban Decay’s eyeliners always glide on smooth. Stay a long time before starting to smear, but don’t smear much.”

For flicking out fine lines or building thicker, clean strokes, try L’Oréal’s precision-tip liquid eyeliner.

Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I did use a setting powder to help, but I’ve had this eyeliner on for five hours now with me sweating a lot! It appears just like paint, doesn’t irritate my skin, and is easy to control.”

Beginners eager to master creative designs should start with a gel liner, like this one from MAC. It’s waterproof to help prevent smudges and is beloved by customers for its reportedly gentle formula.

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “This is a stunning pencil. I have very sensitive eyes and am usually unable to use pencil eyeliners, but this one I was able to use with no problem. The lightest pressure applied it beautifully.”

Already a fan of Anastasia Beverly Hills’ pro-level brow products? Consider reaching for the brand’s retractable white eyeliner pencil. It has a slim tip for executing fine details, is waterproof to resist smudging, and even comes with a built-in sharpener.

Anastasia Beverly Hills rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Anastasia Beverly Hills reviewer says: “When they tell you these are highly pigmented, they are not joking. I really like how thin the pencil is and how easy it is to apply. It goes on really nice and soft, so you don’t have to press hard, and the color will stay without running.”

Get the best of both worlds and save space in your makeup bag with a dual-ended liquid liner. This version by Stila has an extra-thin, black-tinged tip and a white tip that’s a little thicker to help you achieve a variety of looks. Each formula is waterproof and designed to offer a satin-like finish.

Ulta rating: 4.1/5

An Ulta reviewer says: “I have oily skin especially around my eyes, but this doesn’t smudge anywhere! I love both sides, very precise!”

From iconic Japanese cosmetics brand Shiseido, this multi-use tool with a built-in sharpener functions as an eyeliner, eyeshadow, and brow pencil all in one. Its graduated point will allow you to draw lines of varying thickness along the lash line or waterline, as well as swipe the formula across the lids or brows for a particularly striking result. According to reviewers, the formula is ultra-blendable and should stay put for hours.

Nordstrom rating: 4.4/5

A Nordstrom reviewer says: “After trying several brands, I have finally found the perfect eyeliner/shadow! It is soft, creamy, and glides easily. The tip is perfect. And, it comes off simply with soap and water.”

Although definitely the most expensive option on our list, Dior’s runway-approved liquid liner should be great for creating bold styles.

Nordstrom rating: 4.4/5 stars

A Nordstrom reviewer says: “This Dior liner is easy to use, lasts all day, and has beautiful color. The applicator allows for your personal preferred thickness, giving you a professional look.”

Also ideal for penciling your waterline is this pigmented, waterproof formula from Maybelline—which comes backed by over 29,000 reviews and a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.

Amazon rating: 4.4/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I am amazed at what this eyeliner can withstand throughout the day while being relatively easy to remove with makeup wipes. When I run or play sports, it looks nearly the same as when I first put it on! It applies very smoothly and enables me to make defined points or shapes as needed. You don’t need to keep redrawing the same spot over again to get desired coverage, like with some pencils.”