stila Stay All Day Smudge & Set Gel Eye Liner — 12-Hour Waterproof, Smudge-Proof

stila Stay All Day® Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eye Liner is a creamy gel pencil that lines, smudges, and sets into a 12-hour waterproof, waterline-safe finish.

This gel-based eyeliner blends the precision of a pencil with the blendability of a cream, letting you create sharp lines, smoky smudges, or soft shadow effects with a single tool. The formula glides smoothly, deposits intense color in one stroke, and sets quickly to resist fading, sweat, and transfer. It’s a go-to for versatile eye looks that need reliable wear throughout the day or night.

How can I use this pencil to create different eye looks?

Use the liner’s creamy texture for three main techniques: draw clean, defined lines; smudge for a smoky finish before it sets; or blend outward to act like an eyeshadow. The formula responds well to a brush or fingertip while it’s still soft, then locks down to a longer-lasting finish.

• For a precise line: apply directly along the lash line with light, even pressure.
• To smudge: use a smudging brush or cotton swab immediately after application.
• To shadow: draw small dashes and blend outward with a firm synthetic brush.

Will it stay put on my waterline and in humid conditions?

The gel composition is formulated to be waterline-safe and waterproof once it sets, designed to resist transfer from tears, humidity, and oil. It’s built to give long-lasting color without requiring frequent touch-ups, though removing it at the end of the day is recommended with a proper eye makeup remover.

• Waterproof finish that minimizes smudging from moisture.
• Safe for waterline use when applied carefully.
• Sets quickly to reduce transfer onto lids or under-eye area.

How hard is it to apply—will it tug or skip?

The gel formula glides smoothly across the lash line without pulling, thanks to its soft, creamy consistency and propel-pencil format. It’s engineered for consistent color payoff in a single pass, so you get even coverage without multiple strokes that can irritate sensitive skin.

• Soft glide minimizes pulling on delicate eyelids.
• High pigment payoff in one swipe for fast application.
• Built-in pencil format keeps application neat and controlled.

How do I remove it at the end of the day?

Although the liner is designed to be long-wearing and waterproof, it comes off with an oil-based or dual-phase eye makeup remover. Gently hold a soaked cotton pad over closed eyes for a few seconds and wipe away without excessive rubbing to protect lashes and the delicate eye area.

• Use oil-based removers for quickest breakdown of waterproof pigments.
• Hold, don’t scrub: press then wipe to avoid irritation.
• Follow with a gentle cleanser to remove residue.

Who is this for: stila Stay All Day® Smudge & Set is ideal for anyone who wants a single, dependable liner to create multiple eye styles—people with oily lids needing long wear, makeup lovers who switch between precise and smoked looks, and those who want waterline-safe intensity without frequent touch-ups. It’s also a good pick for portable, travel-friendly makeup bags because one pencil covers lining, smudging, and shadowing needs.

Ingredients

Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cera Carnauba/Cire De Carnauba, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510).