Epic Wear Liquid Liner, Long-Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner - Black

I've been really impressed with this stuff, and just bought an extra couple tubes as a reserve supply. If you've been frustrated with eyeliner crumbling or smearing despite being advertised as durable, this might be what you're after. Worn alone on freshly-cleaned skin, I've had this stuff survive a whole day of profuse sweating, long periods of swimming, careless eye-rubbing, and even washing my eyelids with soap and hot water in the shower. Getting it off even with makeup remover is quite difficult; Neutrogena wipes usually end up abrading my skin more than I like in the time it takes to get rid of it, and so I haven't felt comfortable wearing it daily. For those times when you want your look to survive anything you put it through, however, it's just the thing. If I find a way to remove it more gently, I'll likely wear it much more often. Important points, in no particular order: - The tip is a brush, which makes it a little hard to do sharply-pointed wings, but it's still very possible with patience. The formula has weird gravity-defying rheological properties that make a larger amount of liquid than you'd normally think was possible stay on the brush without dripping, which is pretty cool. - The length of the brush is a bit long for good control. If you don't have the steadiest hands, this might make it hard to use. I've been thinking about trying to glue on a short bit of tubing or something to shorten it up, but I haven't tried that yet. - The color is very dark and even with a single coat, and it dries to a nice skin-like texture. It's not matte, but I like that about it. - It's not particularly fast-drying. This is a feature, in my opinion, because it means that you'll have much less wasted product due to the tube drying out, and that you have more time to fix it if you make a mistake. You definitely have to sit still and wait for it to dry for at least a few minutes, though, especially if you've made a lot of adjustments and built up a thick layer. - As mentioned, its durability is off the charts, almost enough to be a problem. I found this product by specifically looking for eyeliner with reviews complaining about it being hard to get off, and I got what I signed up for. I'm completely satisfied with that, to be clear, but keep in mind that this stuff may very well force you to switch to a more effective makeup remover if you're planning to wear it daily. - It's always hard to tell how far a tube of eyeliner will go, but the quantity of liquid here seems relatively generous compared to other brands, and as mentioned above, I'm encouraged by the slow drying rate as well. - As always, I wish it came in more colors. I mainly use black and plan to try the metallic teal soon, but it would be really nice to see a good bright green or red.

I have been using NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liquid Liner for over five years now, and no matter how many other liners I try, I always end up coming back to this one. It has honestly become a staple in my makeup routine because it just works every single time. The first thing I love is how affordable it is. You get amazing quality without spending a fortune, and the bottle lasts through so many uses. A little goes a long way, and it stays smooth and consistent even after months of use. I never feel like I’m constantly replacing it. The staying power is where this liner really shines. Once it dries down, it does not budge. I’ve worn it through long days, humidity, sweat, and even watery eyes, and it still stays sharp and in place. No smudging, flaking, or fading throughout the day. The matte finish looks clean and bold, especially in black. The brush tip is also fantastic. It’s fine and flexible, making it easy to create anything from a super thin everyday line to dramatic winged looks. Even when I’m in a rush, I can still get precise application without fighting with the product. What keeps me loyal after all these years is the reliability. Some liners look great at first but dry out quickly or crack after a few hours. This one consistently delivers intense color, smooth application, and all day wear. For the price, performance, and longevity, it’s hard to beat. Definitely one of those products I always make sure to keep in my makeup bag.

I got the white eyeliner so I could do the decorative dots I do, and this is the absolute BEST I’ve found so far. This eyeliner is so good it will stay on if it gets wet, it’s extremely pigmented, quick drying, and it even stays on a little TOO well. I need a really good remover to take it off. Definitely recommend!

First things first, this is a solidly good product. The formula is SUPER long lasting and can take an absolute beating. The first day I wore this, I laughed, cried, accidentally rubbed my eyes, went out in the rain, and effectively put it through almost everything an eyeliner can go through. So, I feel equipped to say that this eyeliner is waterproof and smudge proof. Also, when I took it off 14 hours after applying, there was zero cracking, smudging, or any real show of wear. Having said that, it also refused to budge with my micellar water that removes literally all of my other makeup (including very waterproof mascara) until I rubbed quite hard. I'll be trying some other makeup remover and coconut oil to see if either of those work better. I like a long lasting eyeliner, but I don't want to take it to the grave. Okay, now, that I've addressed the good, it's time to move on to the bad and the ugly. The only reason I purchased this eyeliner is because, to my dismay, NYX discontinued their Matte Liquid Liner. This was my holy grail eyeliner. I wore it nearly every day, and never found myself disappointed. I felt a strangely real sense of loss when I learned it was discontinued, and quite frankly, it still stings. But, I figured it would be close enough. I like NYX products overall, due to their quality, price point, and lack of animal testing, and I knew I wanted a liquid liner with a pot and brush versus a more modern pen applicator. So, this seemed perfect. And again, it's good. But if you're coming from using the Matte Liquid Liner, there are some major differences. First, as some other reviewers have mentioned, the brush is noticeably thicker than the brush with the Matte Liquid Liner. This means, if you're accustomed to the thinner brush, this one can make you feel a little ham-fisted with your application, and it can make it harder to get fine details. Along with the brush itself, the formula feels thicker. There's a certain viscosity to this eyeliner that the Matte Liquid Liner lacked. This adds to the increased difficulty to get precise lines and details. Having said that, it's a decent replacement, and a solid option for the price point.

I have been using this color eyeliner for over 20 years! It can be difficult to find sometimes, especially as a liquid eyeliner. Quality, appearance and price are amazing!!! The brush makes it easy to use and it comes off easily enough. Will buy again!!

This is an excellent eyeliner! My skin is usually very sensitive to makeup, but this formula is incredibly gentle to apply and doesn't cause any irritation. Best of all, it stays in place ALL DAY without smudging. I absolutely love the brush application. I will definitely be buying this again. Thank you!!!

If you want bold cat eyes, this could be the one for you. If you want staying power, this is it for sure. Great saturated color stays the course--no matter how long your day, doesn't run or smudge, reasonable price point. What's not to love: the cons. Brush could be a bit more precise for a fine line. It does dry fairly quickly, but beware--"fairly" is not in a flash. The biggest problem is that it's virtually unremovable. I can't get this stuff off...sandpaper on the eyelids maybe? No oil, makeup remover, even alcohol...barely touched it. It's a problem. And heaven forbid that you put this on last and then one tiny spot shows up somewhere it shouldn't--like, you thought it was dry and it wasn't totally? Good luck with the etched in your face forever mistake. It's a love/hate relationship here.

Loving this eyeliner though it comes with a slight learning curve (at least for me) due to the long handle. My previous liquid eyeliner had a shorter handle which was easier to manipulate around the eye area. But it's fine, everything's fine, and this is my new favorite waterproof liquid eyeliner! It will not run, smudge, flake or move in any way -which is important to me as I wear RGP contact lenses. Can't have eyeliner flaking off or crying off or being sneezed off or anything like that with my contacts! I'm completely assured though that this stuff WON'T MOVE. I'm so confident in fact that I even line the top lid UNDER my lashes, to close that gap, and no worries whatsoever. Makes a gorgeous cat eye. Highly recommend!

Il tient ses promesses, facilité d'application et longue tenue

i LOVE the fine tip,it makes it so you can easily draw on bottom lashes for cosplay makeup,im a beginner to eyeliner and could get a pretty good looking eyeliner with a little bit of cleaning up with a q-tip...the only problem i had was that i could not for the life of me wash the eyeliner off,its definietly waterproof,smudgeproof alright! but i dont own any makeup remover so it could just be that,just be mindful you might have some traces of eyeliner on your eyes the next day!

Genial llevo mucho tiempo usándolo y la verdad es de los que mas me gustan. Se queda genial desde la primera pasada y el aplicador es muy fino para facilitar su aplicación. Es resistente al agua y dura mucho. Después se quita fácil con un desmaquillante.

Goes on great and the colour is so pretty

The best!