So, you’re looking to line your lids. We get it, a glossy black flick can take a makeup look from good to great. But a unfortunately a steady hand doesn’t come in the pack with your liquid eyeliner. But hope isn’t lost! Why? Because luscious liner comes in all shapes and sizes (and colours). Our long-term love? A classic gel eyeliner.
If you’ve never picked up a pot of gel eyeliner, welcome to the customisable world of smudge-proof liner. To be honest, you might’ve even picked up a gel eyeliner masquerading as an eyeliner pencil before and not even realised it. But the creamy consistency and long-wearing formulas are always a dead giveaway.
Let’s see what the best gel eyeliners have to offer…
2024’s Top 3 Gel Eyeliner
- Maybelline Tattoo Liner Gel Pencil, $17.99, Priceline
- Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, $53, Myer
- M.A.C Fluidline, $39, Myer
Maybelline Tattoo Liner Gel Pencil
From $17.99 at Priceline
You know how we said some gel eyeliners like to pretend they’re pencil liners? Well here’s one of the main culprits. But we honestly can’t be too mad at it’s sharpenable pencil form, because it’s seriously handy! With long-lasting ‘tattoo-esque’ wear, this liner is going to stay put through thick and thin.
Want to read more? Read Maybelline Tattoo Liner Gel Pencil Reviews here…
Key features:
- Sharpenable pencil
- 36 hour wear
- Waterproof formula
Available at:
- $10.79 (usually $17.99) from Priceline
- $18 from Big W
- $8.99 (usually $17.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
From $53 at Myer
You know how sometimes when you get home after a long day and your makeup has definitely stayed put, it’s just not quite as vibrant as it once was? It’s a universal experience that this liner is looking to put a stop to. Yep, it comes with built-in fade-proof technology to ensure your luscious liner is as vibrant as the moment you put it on.
Want to read more? Read Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner Reviews here…
Key features:
- 8 hour wear
- Sweat-resistant
- Fade-proof formula
Available at:
- $53 from Myer
- $53 from Bobbi Brown
- $53 from David Jones
M.A.C Fluidline
From $39 at Myer
Maybe as beauty-lovers we’re biased, but M.A.C’s professional-grade formulas will always win our hearts. And it doesn’t hurt they’re ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested with a non-acnegenic formula (major sensitive-eye wins). The seriously silky formula gives the same level of liner precision as a liquid pen, with a smudge-resistant finish.
Want to read more? Read M.A.C Fluidline Reviews here…
Key features:
- Silky finish
- Fool-proof formula
- Ophthalmologist tested
Available at:
- $39 from Myer
- $39 from Adore Beauty
- $39 from M.A.C Cosmetics
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer
From $14 at Big W
If words like buttery-soft ring harmonious bells in your ears, then this liner is going to give you all the feels. Designed with a major 24 hour long-wearing formula, this bad boy also happens to form an elastic film that makes it water repellent. Yep, it’s so tough it actually repels water. Be sure to have your best cleansing balm on hand for easy liner removal.
Want to read more? Read Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer Reviews here…
Key features:
- Water repellent
- 24 hour wear
- Buttery-soft formula
Available at:
- $8.40 (usually $14) from Big W
- $6.97 (usually $13.95) from Chemist Warehouse
Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Crème Colour
From $31 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
This powerful pot contains the secret to seductive eyes. Yep, it’s been right in front of us all along. With a deep-dark full pigment, the rich gel will provide you with ultra-high coverage. The creamy formula allows you to easily create the liner look you’re after. And you can rest assured there won’t be any smudges or budges because it dries down to an immovable matte finish.
Key features:
- Rich pigment
- Multi-functional (can act as shadow and liner)
- Dries down to a matte finish
Available at:
- $23.25 (usually $31) from Anastasia Beverly Hills
- $30 from Beauty Bay
- $29.95 from Catch
What is gel eyeliner best for?
If the steady hand needed to apply a quick flick of liquid liner is not something you’ve quite mastered, we’ve got the solution for you. Gel eyeliner. Yep, the more malleable cousin of liquid eyeliner is here to solve all your problems. The best news though, is that you can literally use it for everything. You’re still able to create the same dramatic winged flick as liquid liner, and you can even line your waterline with it! And don’t forget it plays a seriously helpful hand in creating the perfect smoky look.
Main Image Credit: @tyrabanks
Do you wear gel eyeliner? What’s your favourite eye makeup look?
Only regular eyeliner and that’s mainly occasionally, need a super steady hand.
I have the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner and it works well
Good to know
I am so bad at this.
Me too and as a result I dont often use eye liner.
I’m not into eye liner – I left that behind years ago.
I don’t wear it, but anyone who knows how to apply it is a true artist.
Pots are too much for me right now, I’ll go for pens
Pens would work better for me too !
They look lovely, I would love to check out the tape and browner shades too
I’ve never knowingly used a gel liner.
I need to try this.
I don’t use eyeliner, my eyes are too sensitive
I am so envious of people who can do eyeliner well.
Can’t remember the last time I used an eyeliner tbh
I use eyeliner a lot, struggle a little to perfect the cat eye
I tend to be using less eyeliner.
I guess I could get makeup glasses but I don’t wear it often enough to justify. I can’t see well enough to apply eye mu anymore
Never mastered this.
The last time i had a gel liner tub it dried out pretty quickly
i havent tried any of these wow
I tend to use eye liner often now. Mostly use pencil eye liner.
Teh Maybelline Tattoo Liner Gel Pencil is on my list to try and its the most affordable one recommended here.
I really like the Lancome and Nars liners… thank got for GWP
Haven’t tried a gel yet, might be time
I need all of these.
i would love a light brown or taupe shade
I prefer a pencil to a liquid eye liner
I really wish I was more skilled at eyeliner.
I am happy with my pencil eye liner.