8 excellent drugstore liquid eyeliners you can score with your pocket change

Perfect for creating ultra-pigmented eyeliner looks, this Morphe pick is a no-brainer for nailing pro-level makeup looks in a cinch. The fine-tipped felt pen format allows for detailed application, while the long-wearing, smudge, transfer, fade and waterproof promise makes this liquid eyeliner a no-brainer for long days and nights. 

$18 at Morphe

Ever applied your liquid eyeliner to your lash line and immediately imprinted a matching wing on your eyelid? Yep, same, and we’re not about it TBH. That’s why we love this fast-drying formula from theBalm. Enjoy a smooth matte black finish without worrying about that dreaded smudge factor. A surefire winner for when you’re in a rush. 

$19.95 at Adore Beauty

As far as fine-tipped liquid eyeliner applicators go, there’s none that have Rimmel Glam Eyes’ paintbrush beat. It’s a must-have for creating micro-liner looks and mini kitten wings for the days when you don’t feel like committing to a bold cat eye. Plus, the fact it’s always half-price at Chemist Warehouse sure doesn’t hurt either. 

$5.97 at Chemist Warehouse

Customise your wings with this precision liquid eyeliner, which can turn out fine lines as skinny as 0.01mm or adjusted to provide a slightly thicker ​​2.00mm line. Waterproof and smudge-proof this overachiever can be worn for up to 24 hours after application. Definitely one to keep on hand for those particularly tricky eyeliner looks that you want to last through the night. 

$8.97 at Chemist Warehouse

​​L’Oréal Paris Flash Cat Eye is our number one pick for liquid eyeliner novices who need a helping hand with creating their wings. Equipped with a detachable eyeliner stencil, this flexible felt tip offering is like a walking eyeliner hack without the hassle of having to mine through a makeup Reddit thread. 

was $27.95 now $13.97 at Priceline

Forget the fact that this stuff is literally only $3 (hard, we know) and join us in reveling in it’s truly classic formula. Seriously, this fine-lining budget pick is a beast at creating those ultra-matte retro liner looks that make a good cat eye what it is. Channel your inner ‘60s siren and get lining, we say. 

$3 at e.l.f. Cosmetics

Now, when a liquid eyeliner claims to be ‘mistake proof’ our inner critic usually has something to say about it (we’ve ruined too many good eye looks to not take that promise with a pinch of salt). But this non-smudgeable offering comes equipped with an ultra fine tip that’s not too long in the tail, allowing for a bit more precision when it comes time to applying those particularly tricky bits. 

$12.97 at Chemist Warehouse

Who knew you could get a primarily plant-based liquid eyeliner formula for less than a cool $20? Apparently you can, and apparently we’ve been sleeping on Natio’s eyeliner, which has some pretty vocal fans according to online reviews. One satisfied Chemist Warehouse customer said: “Best eyeliner ever. Very precise and I get so many uses from it! This is my go to eyeliner now.” Thanks for the recommendation, looks like we’re expanding our liquid eyeliner collection...

$14.49 at Chemist Warehouse