Comparisons | Drugstore Eyeliner Pens

There are a large range of eyeliners at the drugstore, pencil, liquid, pen, gel. The easiest to apply, in my opinion, are eyeliner pens. You don't have to worry about transfer or smudging, and is definitely a staple for your makeup routine.


But do you need to splurge and get the high end $20 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner Pen, or are drugstore alternatives just as good? And which ones are worth the money?


Here's my overview of a few of the drugstore eyeliner pens I've tried and which ones I would recommend.

(L to R) Physicians Formula Eye Booster, Elf Eyeliner in "Coffee", Elf Eyeliner in "Black", Jordana Fabuliner in "Brown", Jordana Fabuliner in "Black" 

Elf Essential Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Elf Essential Waterproof Eyeliner Pens in "Black" and "Coffee"

Pros: 

• Comes in 8 different shades
• Waterproof
• Doesn't dry out 
• Very inexpensive, $2
• Available at Walmart, Target, eyeslipsface.com, and other mass retailers
• Paraben Free

Cons:

• Colors other than black dry out quickly
• Isn't 100% waterproof

NEED IT!
4.0/5 

I recommend picking this up!

Jordana INCOLOR Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner

Jordana INCOLOR Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliners in 01 "Black" and 02 "Brown"

Pros: 

• Very inexpensive, $2
• Opaque color
• Doesn't smudge or transfer

Cons:

• Only available at Walgreens at jordanacosmetics.com
• Dries out quickly and tip becomes stiff
• Has parabens
• Only available in 2 shades; black and brown

LEAVE IT!

2.5/5

I don't recommend buying this. 

Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum 

Physicians Formula Eye Booster in "Ultra Black"

Pros: 

• Paraben Free
• Sleek Silver Packaging
• Flexible tip
• Available at Ulta, physiciansformula.com, Walmart, Target, and other mass retailers

Cons: 

• Only available in 3 shades
• Pricey for drugstore, $10.99 

NEED IT!

4.5/5

I recommend picking this up!