Urban Decay Waterproof Eyeliner

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner offers creamy, pigmented, and vibrant shades with a waterproof formula designed for smooth application and long-lasting wear, ideal for tightlining and waterline use.

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Rankings by Sentiment Analysis

Reddit Rank

Score

0.61

Total Upvotes

1292

Editorial Summary: Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners got mad color options and smooth glide, but watch out if you wear contacts or have oily lids—they can smudge and mess with lenses. Some swear by them, others not so much. Pricey but pigmented. Worth a try if you want vibrant shades and creamy feel.

Pros

✓Wide range of vibrant, unique shades including browns and taupes
✓Smooth, creamy application with good pigment concentration
✓Waterproof and long-lasting formula for many users
✓Good for tightlining and waterline use
✓Some users find it does not cloud contact lenses

Cons

✗Tends to smudge and transfer, especially on oily or watery eyes
✗Can leave waxy residue on contact lenses causing blurry vision
✗Some users experience irritation or red eyes
✗Inconsistent staying power; some report fading within hours
✗Relatively expensive compared to drugstore options

Methodology: Analyzed 69 Reddit user quotes from various beauty and makeup subreddits without specific date range; synthesized frequent pros and cons focusing on application, wear, safety for contact lens users, pigmentation, and smudge resistance.

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Asked by Redditors

Is Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner waterproof?

Yes, it is marketed as waterproof, but some users report smudging and transfer depending on skin type and conditions.

Is this eyeliner safe for contact lens wearers?

Some users report waxy buildup on contacts causing blurry vision, while others find it safe; caution is advised.

Does it work well on oily or hooded eyes?

It works well for some with oily or hooded eyes, but others report smudging and transfer.

Are there standout shades recommended?

Popular shades include Whiskey, Cool Coyote, Perversion, and Tootsie, appreciated for their color and finish.

How does it compare to other brands?

Many praise Urban Decay for pigment and color range, but some prefer alternatives like Victoria Beckham or NYX for better smudge resistance.

Reddit Reviews:

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It’s a brown tightline applied by a very good makeup artist. Try Urban Decay 24/7 waterproof eyeliner in Whiskey.

u/HorrorAvatarSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 1028

Hello, I am warning to whoever will read this to please be aware if you’re a contact lens wearer using the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners especially in perversion. It leaves a wax in your contacts leaving you with a blurry vision. When this happen to me before i just brush it off. Few days ago i use it again and same thing happen. I have a prescription contacts and they’re expensive. This is extremely dangerous if you’re driving! I will never use this eyeliner again. Just not worth it in my opinion.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 287

Urban Decay has a great selection of water proof eyeliners.

u/ExpiredRegistrationSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 62

I think I'm the only person who doesn't like these liners but cool coyote is my dream liner shade. I might just have to try them out again. And faux doe in the waterline 😍.

u/wubbalubbadubbudSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 47

This in my waterline would be *magic*

u/shansbury82Sentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 46

I feel like I’ve tried every waterproof eyeliner there is and every single one of them transfer to my upper eyelid. I’ve tried using urban decay primer with setting powder on top, but there’s still eyeliner transfer after a few hours.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 27

I even went and bought the urban decay eyeliner and it smudges off within an hour.

u/[deleted]Sentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 27

The UD ones have a great range of color but they definitely smudge - I’ve given up on them. I don’t think I tried the Nars (probably no colors that interest me). I have been pleased with the Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal liners - they aren’t available at Sephora, but they are my go-to now. They smudge for a bit and then stay put almost as well as the Marc Jacobs did, at least on me - and I have oily, hooded eyes.

u/annsy5Sentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 21

Not really into shiny eye liners, but I would definitely use this as an inner corner highlight. Actually, now that I am thinking about it...I am surprised "inner corner highlighting pen" isn't a stand alone product yet. Or is it?

u/Lili666999Sentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 19

I’ve always used Urban Decay eyeliner because it goes on smoothly

u/OPSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 19

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