Best Eyeliners and Eye Pencils For Singapore’s Humidity

Are you shopping for eyeliners that won’t budge in Singapore’s humidity? 

There’s little that can transform your face as dramatically, as the humble eyeliner. Whether you prefer a soft line or are looking to amp up with a cat-eye, eyeliner can make your eyes truly stand out. Use it well, and you can intensify the colour of your eyes, make them appear larger and also give the impression of thicker, darker lashes.

That said, it is also the toughest makeup product to get right! While lining feels like an art by itself - add Singapore’s heat and humidity to the mix and you’ve got a whole new level of smudging to deal with. 

And while primers and setting powders can change your makeup game, it’s just easier to buy the right product from the get-go. 

Look no further, as we’ve curated a list of the best eyeliners and eye pencils that can withstand Singapore’s humidity. From Vegan to waterproof, matte to colours of the rainbow, this is the list that will change the way you feel about eyeliner.

​M.A.C Cosmetics Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liners 

When it comes to choosing the best eye products for hot weather, it may be hard to find a pencil format that stays on for long. Not anymore! Here’s one that promises over 24 hours of wear on the eyelids and 12 hours on waterlines.

M.A.C Cosmetics presents Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liners that come with an ultra-pigmented, waterproof formula.  With 12 high-definition impact shades, bold to everyday wearables, these make the ultimate new addition to anyone’s makeup bag. The exclusive Line-Lock Technology promises long-wearing colour that won’t transfer, while Pigment Alchemy delivers smooth-gliding and vibrant payoff. 

Got a soft corner for brights? Don’t forget to try their 3 limited lines, The Last Word - Teal, Tat Last - Fuchsia and a stunning Permanent Vacation - Yellow!

What we love: If you are a liquid eyeliner fan, you know what most eye pencils feel like in comparison - dry and hard to draw. The Colour Excess Gel Pencil changes all that! Apart from the stunning shade canvas, you get a gel formula that is easy to glide and loves to stay put. Enjoy days of easy lining ahead! 

M.A.C Cosmetics Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liners retail for $35 at M.A.C stores island-wide, Isetan, Tangs, Metro.com and Lazada.

​Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner 

Whether you are headed to a trendy beach bar or are presenting at your next board meeting, Heroine Make’s power-packed Prime Liquid Eyeliners will help you put your best peepers forward. 

To those new to the company, Heroine Make is Japan’s leading drugstore brand committed to providing long-lasting and smudge-proof makeup that readies women for anything that life throws at them. You will find countless reviews of their mascara and eyeliners online - each waxing lyrical about performance, effortless application and formulas that last throughout the day.

Give it up for Heroine Make’s longest-lasting film eyeliner formula yet! The Prime Liquid Eyeliners come in a super resistant formula that will hold up, rain or shine! Thanks to its special liquid control function, it allows for easier drawing and smoother liquid flow. Upgraded from the best-selling eyeliner formulation, it offers the highest level of durability and smoothness, its ultra-fine made in Japan 0.1mm tip gives an intense matte colour payoff that beauty influencers around the world love. 

And what you hear is true! This quick-drying formula is resistant to water, sweat, sebum and smudge. 

What we love: If you have ever had a pen eyeliner dry up on you, too soon, the Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner was made for you! A pleasure to draw both fine lines and beautiful wings, the pen is all things you can hope for in an eyeliner made for Singapore’s humidity. We are talking long-standing, high pigmentation, and effortless application with no budging. It is seriously long-lasting and waterproof so we highly encourage you to also buy its counterpart makeup remover - Speedy. The Speedy Mascara Remover allows for easy, thorough cleansing without tugging or pulling. Flawless peepers from day to night - that’s everything we love in our eyeliner!

Heroine Make Prime Liquid Eyeliner retails for $19.90 at multiple retailers island-wide. Available in Jet Black 01, Brown Black 02, and Natural Brown 03

​Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

Hourglass, the cruelty-free luxury beauty brand, is known for its innovation and commitment to reinventing luxury cosmetics. Think cutting-edge formulas and state-of-the-art packaging creating contemporary twists on classics. 

The Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner glides on effortlessly and delivers what you want - high-impact long wear without smudging or bleeding. 

You can choose to draw a line or blend(quickly) to use as a definition. Either way, the smudge-proof consistency will need no touch-ups throughout the day. 

What we love: Stunning packaging aside, the Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner is creamy to apply and not one to fade. Available in four matte and 1 shimmer shade, we are excited by its winged liner possibilities! Define as you like, thin or graphic, this pencil is one you can count on - sweat, tears, et al. 

Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Mechanical Gel Liner retails for $43 on Sephora.sg

​Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Eyeliner

When it comes to drawing cat eyes, that stay with you night or day, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Eyeliner comes out as a top contender. And for good reason too! 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Liner is a waterproof, highly pigmented, true-black matte liquid eyeliner that simply glides onto your lids, allowing you to draw lines with ease. 

Its soft felt-tip precision applicator is a dream to work with! It lets you flawlessly create basic, everyday looks and also takes on a winged line with prowess. From sharp thin lines to dramatic bold, you will be able to achieve just what you want, without any running, skipping or smudging of formula. 

What we love: While a no-pen design may throw some off, remember that this beauty comes with a water-based gel formula that dries quickly. Its ultra-fine tip allows for easy and controlled application and leaves behind a true-black colour. No fading, flaking or running here! 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Eyeliner retails for $35 on Sephora 

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner

New to Rare Beauty? Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez is all about airy and breathable formulas that are effortless to use. Take their Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner for instance. This easy-glide, waterproof liquid eyeliner comes with vegan bristles to give long-lasting, ultra-black lines with perfect precision - every, single time. 

And here’s why Selena Gomez loves it - “I LOVE a bold winged liner look, and this liner makes it so easy to get it precise.”

Specially made with a flexible brush tip that has over 1,000 soft vegan bristles, the fluid ink flow allows for precise application in one stroke. Long-lasting and waterproof, you can be sure the formula is here to stay, all day or night through. 

What we love: Rich, matte and great for lining eyes, winged or not, this one makes applying liquid eyeliner an easy job. Its waterproof formula insists on staying put and won’t fade or flake over time. Enjoy that just-applied texture, even hours later!

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner retails for $32 on Sephora.sg

​Patrick TA Major Dimension Precision Gel Eye Liner

A creamy liner that gives full coverage in one swipe. Patrick TA’s Major Dimension Precision Gel Eye Liner promises a bullet-proof finish. This gel liner gives the highest concentration of pigment in a soft base for full-colour payoff and extended wear. Its four neutral shades allow for precision lining, both for the upper and waterline. 

What we love: As one of the hottest makeup artists in the world, Patrick TA knows a thing or two about eyeliners! His formula gives all the payoff of a liquid liner but with the ease of a pencil. 

Patrick TA Major Dimension Precision Gel Eye Liner retails for $40 on Sephora.sg

​Sephora Collection Retract Waterproof Eyeliner 

Need an all-in-one eyeliner hero? This precise waterproof retractable eyeliner pencil by Sephora comes with a tip for blending and a sharpener to match. The intense colour and creamy texture allow the formula to almost glide over your eyes. Use the handy tip for blending or build up to a smokey-eye for those nights out. 

What we love: Some of our staple favourites have come from Sephora’s own line and this eyeliner is no different. At just $18, it is an easy buy that gives steady colour payoff along with the powers of a waterproof formulation in 12 versatile shades. A keeper for those who enjoy using kohl or kajal! 

Sephora Collection Retract Waterproof Eyeliner retails for $18 at Sephora.sg

​Dear Dahlia Paradise Dream Precision Pro Liquid

100% Vegan and cruelty-free, Dear Dahlia is all about timeless luxe beauty. Their Paradise Dream Precision Pro Liquid Eyeliner delivers a long-lasting, intense colour along with a matte finish for high-definition eyes.

The fast-drying, water resistant, and smudge-proof formula uses an ink-tank system to provide smooth and seamless lines in a single stroke. Yes, that’s without any feathering, fading, or cracking!

A non-splitting sponge brush means you get a flexible, high-tension tip that allows for easy control and precise application. Perfect as a staple, Dear Dahlia’s Paradise Dream Precision Pro Liquid Eyeliner comes in two shades: Noir and Mahogany.

What we love: Dear Dahlia’s signature octagonal packaging comes in handy for this liquid eyeliner. Rely on the right curves to draw defined lines and the formula for it to stick. Long hours at that! 

Dear Dahlia Paradise Dream Precision Pro Liquid retails for $48 on Sephora

​Tarte Maneater™ Liquid Eyeliner

Vegan and with a 12-hour fadeproof promise, this liquid eyeliner will leave you with an intense black, lash-enhancing pigment. Its micro-brush top allows for easy pen-like application and can create all the drama and definition your eyes are craving. Just sculpt and fill in spaces between lashes for an ultra-black boost in volume, and extend it out to a sexy #maneater wing. Smooth, precise and one wipe application to your next do! 

What we love: Are you frantically hunting for the blackest black eyeliner in town? Tarte’s Maneater™ is a triple-black liquid eyeliner that will give you all that pigment in just one swoosh. Ophthalmologist-tested, it is safe for those who wear contact lenses and comes with skin-nourishing ingredients such as castor oil and glycerin. You know you need it! 

Tarte Maneater™ Liquid Eyeliner retails for $33 at Sephora.sg

​Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

From a thin, precise line to a bold, dramatic stroke, Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner glides on with such ease! Quick to dry, it won’t smudge, run or have you rubbing it off last minute. The fine marker-like tip offers precise application and is a must for every eyeliner novice in town. And there are 8 gorgeous shades to choose from!

What we love: Stop ‘Googling’ for tips on making a liquid eyeliner stay! The Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner is a keeper from the start. Easy to apply, this eyeliner pen will make application a quick minute’s job without the need to re-apply. Bonus points for being Paraben-free,

Sulfate-free and Phthalate-free

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner retails for $34 on Sephora.sg

​Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Hollywood Liner Duo 

Want to make your eyes look bigger and brighter? Charlotte Tilbury’s Exagger-Eyes Hollywood Liner Duo is a smudge-proof and waterproof product that will make your eyes pop. The duo-liner uses the contrasting effects of bright and dark and lights up your eyes making them look more youthful. Apply the metallic end to highlight the inner corners of your eyes and lower lash line. Follow with the matte darker end on the upper lash line for dreamy definition!

What we love: A humidity-proof formula, this one was made for Singapore’s hot weather! 16 hours of long-standing wear and an easy-glide gel formulation will win you over just in a day of wear. And the two-in-one packaging of bright and dark is just the convenience we are after!

Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Hollywood Liner Duo retails for $46 on Sephora.sg

​Dasique Slim Gel Eyeliner

Trust Ksisters to bring you closer to the best makeup in KBeauty including eyeliners! The Dasique Slim Gel Eyeliner is a Korean favourite loved by beginners and liner experts alike. This smooth and quick-dry gel pencil glides on your eye lines with ease without smudges or clumps! Best of all, it also stays on all day even if you have sebum, sweat or tears. Available in 3 versatile shades or black, pearl brown and brown, it makes for a wise addition to any makeup bag. 

What we love: From the dramatic to the every day, this eyeliner by Dasique will allow you to draw out your eyes the way you want to. We particularly like the slim 2mm size that helps line eyes perfectly, filling any weird gaps between eyelashes. Also, when they say it stays sweat or rain - it surely does!

Dasique Slim Gel Eyeliner retails for $19.50 on Ksisters

​1028 Ultra-Precision Long Lasting Eyeliner

Did you know that the popular Taiwanese brand 1028 is finally available in Singapore? 1028 carries a wide range of top-quality, long-stay and budge-proof makeup that is great for both work and play. 

Their Ultra-Precision Lasting Eyeliner features an innovative ultra-stable body that makes for easy application and reduces shakiness. The formula is quick-drying and easy to use - yes, even if you are just starting out on your eyeliner journey! 

Featuring a 0.01mm extremely thin brush tip, it allows for the most precise application without the need to tug on eyelids. You can now draw out a complete line in just 1 stroke. Use before or after eyeshadow to define those peepers any time and every day! 

What we love: Got oily lids? Specially designed for Asian complexions and skin tones, the 1028 Ultra-Precision Long Lasting Eyeliner can deal with sweat, sebum and much more! Waterproof and smudge-proof, it lasts all day or night without causing any fading of pigment. 

The 1028 Ultra-Precision Long Lasting Eyeliner retails for $19.90 at Watsons.

​Fenty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner

20 shades of creamy long-wear, water-resistant formula, the Fenty Flypencil Longwear Eyeliner is a perfect addition for any look you are after. 

Serving up highly-pigmented colour pops and neutrals, Flypencil’s convenient twist-up smoothly glides onto lids, leaving behind a lightweight, smudge-resistant line. Flypencil also features a smart triangle shape that makes it easy to hold and draw lines as needed. 

When creating the product, Rihanna wanted to make a pencil that made it easy for everyone to play with. “Eyeliner is one of my favourite things to get creative with, and this colour range is dope. I’m obsessed with playing with all the shades and finishes for different looks.”. If it’s good for Ri-Ri, it definitely works for us! 

What we love: Matte, shimmer, metallic or glitter, there’s a Flypencil with your name on it!  If you love eye makeup as much as Rihanna, the colour and texture range will not disappoint. Easy day looks can be amped to winged and shimmery tones creating multiple possibilities with the Flypencil. Word of caution, this one dries fast - so keep those cover lids tight and use this liner as often as you can!

Fenty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner retails for $34 at Sephora.

​Nudestix Magnetic Matte Eye Color

If you prefer a thicker line or an eyeshadow pencil instead, try the Nudestix Magnetic Matte Eye Color, a long-wearing eyeshadow pencil that is super easy to use. Long-wearing, and fast drying, all you need to do is apply to your lids and blend - quickly! This waterproof shadow pencil gives intense colour, precise lining and primes lids for all-day wear. 

What we love: First, it comes with a tin, mirror and sharpener! The Magnetic Matte Color is also super soft and easy to glide over eyelids, even oily ones. Be careful though, as when it’s set, it really does not budge, so work at it quickly right after application!

Nudestix Magnetic Matte Eye Color retails for $44 on Sephora.sg

​Maybelline Line Tattoo High Impact Eyeliner

After feline eyes or a winged-liner that wows? You can’t go wrong with the cult Maybelline Line Tattoo High Impact Eyeliner known the world over for its tattoo-like resistance for a 36- period! A black felt tip that is easy to draw with this tattoo-like liquid liner can withstand water, sweat or smudging. 

What we love: A drugstore staple, the Maybelline Line Tattoo High Impact Eyeliner comes in the blackest of blacks with super intense pigmentation. Just apply a single stroke on your eyelids to see its effect. Add another line for more intensity! 

Maybelline Line Tattoo High Impact Eyeliner is available across all major groceries and drugstores in Singapore. 

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