I cried at a funeral. My eyeliner didn’t.
That’s the review. Everything else is just details.
It’s a waterproof gel pencil from e.l.f.. Costs $5. The “lasts 16 hours” claim felt like a dare.
Waterproof
Survived a sweaty spin class and a sudden downpour.
Smudge-Proof
Zero transfer to the crease once it sets — about 30 seconds.
Flexible Color
The black is a true, deep noir — not a faded gray.
Photo: Alexander Grey / Unsplash
It’s a gel-pencil hybrid. The wax gives structure, the gel gives the pigment punch. No fancy oils that break you down.
- Isoeicosane: Creates the waterproof film
- Synthetic Beeswax: Helps it glide without tugging
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A lightweight emollient for smoothness
- Iron Oxides: The pigment workhorse
Photo: Glenna Haug / Unsplash
Texture is firm but not scratchy — it deposits serious color in one pass. No dragging.
After three weeks, I had to sharpen it twice. The core is soft, so you lose product faster than a luxury pencil. Annoying, but for $5, I’ll allow it.
Photo: Etienne Girardet / Unsplash
My waterline stayed dark from 8 AM to midnight. But if you love a smoky, blended line, this isn’t it. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it situation.
Photo: Alexandra Tran / Unsplash
Stop overcomplicating your liner. This is the one you buy in bulk and stash everywhere.