Best eyeliner for hooded eyes that stays in place, even in hot weather

Trinny London Line2Define glides smoothly over the eyelid, then it sets so it cannot be smudged, plus it's waterproof. You won't need to check the mirror, as this eyeliner won't fade, fake or transfer. Our tester said that that by applying several layers she was able to build up a really strong colour. The "Chantelle" bronze shimmer especially suited her hazel eyes. If she was going out for the evening she would glam up with the "Bonzo" dark green shade.

The eyeliner glides on with ease and the retractable pencil gives a fine point without the need for sharpening. Our tester was impressed with the packaging and overall product design too, it's high quality and there's an insert in the packaging that stops the eyeliner from rolling around in its box.

Choose from six shades, two are neutral and four are coloured shades. Customers love the colours in the collection, but some comment that they'd love a grey shade to be added. There's a sharpener included in this dual-ended design, so you can get a precision line every time, ideal if you're out and about. It's creamy and blendable when you apply it so you can achieve a smoky look, or for defined eyes apply along the waterline.

Although some customers commented that it wasn't smudge-proof, the customer service advised that this could be to do with oily skin and provided guidance on how to apply eyeliner on oily skin.

Studio 10 I-lift Longwear Kajal Liner is a creamy eye liner pencil that won't drag on your skin. It's made for mature skin and contains antioxidants, vitamins and oil to condition your skin. Customers highly praise this eyeliner, commenting that it glides on easily, brightens their eyes and is suited to mature skin. It's also long-lasting and it's double-ended design means you can get creative with blending.

Our tester said this eye liner is impressive. It glides on like a dream and it was comfortable enough to apply the white pencil to her lower waterline. Natalie said, "it absolutely stays in place. I was chopping onions and crying like a baby, even when I wiped my eyes with a tissue the liner stayed in place. I'm really pleased to discover this range as it didn't upset my sensitive eyes.

"I'm a brunette, with olive skin, and the Mocha shade, in particular, really complemented my skin tone and hazel eyes. I also tried the Pewter and Sea shades. Sea has two dark blue hues, rather than a lighter shade, so it's great for blending. Full marks also for the carefully wrapped product and personalised booklet that came with my order."

We loved how easy the Sculpted by Aimee Brighten & Define Eyeliner Duo was to apply. It just glided on and didn't irritate our tester's sensitive eyes. The duo eye liner is a great option if you love to be creative with your make-up. There's lots of tutorials that demonstrate how to get a flattering look on hooded eyelids using blending, and this eyeliner excels at that. There are three natural shade duos to choose from. Once you've perfected your look this eyeliner stays in place all day without smudging. Our tester said the pencil eyeliner goes on nice and soft. It doesn't drag on your eyes.

We also tested the EasyGlide Precision Liquid Liner. Our tester was really impressed with the EasyGlide liquid eyeliner: "It goes on evenly. No splodges, like other products. It's easier to control than pencil eyeliner. It all depends on what you prefer. Your barely have to touch your skin, it just glides on. It has a really fine point so you don't get too much ink at once."

All-in-all our tester loved the liquid liner. It was softer and gave a more controlled line, albeit it was more difficult to remove than the pencil eyeliner. Both products stayed in place and didn't smudge.

Colorsport 24 HR Eyeliner is designed to be smudge-proof, waterproof and long-lasting. The precision nib allows for precise lines; suitable for both natural looks and bold cat-eyes. It is 100 per cent vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free, making it a responsible and safe choice. Despite its durability, it can be easily removed with any makeup remover, simplifying your nightly routine.

Our tester was particularly impressed with how easily this glided on. The precision tip means you can apply a thin line and build it. Alternatively, use it for tightlining. It takes a few moments to dry, but then it really lasts. If you're on the go and what makeup that doesn't require frequently checking, this is a great choice. Natalie paired the eyeliner with Contours RX Eyelid Strips to enhance the shape of her eyelids and minimise those hooded eyes!

Get creative with colour and define your eyes in a range of matte, shimmer and jewel shades, thanks to the Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner. Customers comment that it lives up to the hype and 21,800 reviews testify to this being one of the best eyeliners, if not the best.

In the form of a pencil, this kajal (like kohl) liner is easy to apply, plus it comes with a complimentary pencil sharpener. It can be applied in many different ways – from creating wings or defining the lower lash line, to subtle smoky eyes – the benefit is that there's a huge range of shades to flatter your skin tone and create fashion-coordinated looks.

Customers say that it stays in place and lasts all day. They love the branding and quality product, that's made from clean ingredients. For an effortless pencil eyeliner that glides on, even on hooded eyes, this is a top choice.

The Clinique Quickliner™ for Eyes has the convenience of a twist up eyeliner, with no need to sharpen. It sets in a minute, allowing time to blend, before drying to a smudge-proof finish. A customer says it even stayed in place when swimming.

Whilst some customers had concerns over the design of the twist mechanism, others praised the design for keeping the eyeliner protected and at a consistent temperature. It also survived being dropped. If you're looking for an eyeliner to pop in your handbag, to apply after you've been to the gym, this is a good choice for portability.

There's a range of colours to choose from that are intended to define your eyes and enhance the iris, rather than highlight. Choose from sumptuous Dark Chocolate, True Khaki, Roast Coffee and more.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner smudge-proof, sweat-proof and humidity-resistant for up to 24 hours. It's a top pick in hot and sultry weather. The ingredients used in this Estee Lauder eyeliner are gentle on skin, plus, with the built-in sharpener and smudge tip it's a great handbag essential for make-up on the go.

The range of customer reviews can be filtered by age and skin type, so you can find out what ladies that are similar to you thought of this product. Some customers felt that the design of this eyeliner was wasteful, as they lost a lot of the product when sharpening it. But the casing will protect the eyeliner more so that some pencil versions.

Customers praise how well the eyeliner stays in place. One comments that it did well in humidity and the fact she wears glasses. In terms of application, customers say it glides on well and many have been using this eyeliner for years.

Ideal for tightlining, this gel-based eyeliner builds up its opacity the more you apply it, so it's a great choice for achieving the Claudia Winkleman look on a budget. L’Oreal Infallible Grip 36h Gel Automatic Eyeliner is water-proof has almost 500 reviews, voting it 4.6 out of 5 stars. Customers agree that this eye liner is great value, long-lasting and easy to apply. In particular, reviews praise the outstanding colours in the range. So, for an eyeliner that's less than £10 and is sweatproof, waterproof and rubproof, this is a top option.

Whilst it may be a bit too bold for some mature eyes, within the colours available there's scope for highlighting waterlines as well as defining and tightlining with the darker shades.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeliner is a flattering alternative to black and brown eyeliner. The warm berry-brown colour is uplifting and adds depth and definition to eyes, no matter what colour. This eye liner contains beeswax for a velvety texture that is easy to apply and blendable. A customer comments that they love how this eyeliner enhances her green eyes. She also compliments how easy it is to apply.

If you're looking to liven up your make-up routine and try something a bit different, this eyeliner offers a soft look that's more flattering than a harsh black on hooded eyes. Yours has seen this eyeliner be recommended for wedding makeup as it gives a defined yet soft look.

Charlotte Tilbury recommends to use this eyeliner with Eyes to Mesmerise cream eyeshadow and Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara.

Apply this creamy Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer for a eye-catching look. Customers praise it for being equally as good as some of the more expensive brands and they use it in various ways: tightlining and applying the lighter shades to highlight their waterline. This eyeliner has a twist mechanism, so there's no need for a sharpener.

It will dry to become a longwear eyeliner, but be aware there may be some transference when you initially apply it. A customer found that it transferred from her upper waterline to her lower by blinking.

In terms of the best retractable eyeliners, this Rimmel products has better reviews for its mechanism than the rest. At less than £5 it's a top choice for a bold look.

We recommend Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner because this eye liner comes extremely well reviewed on Amazon and customers agree that this it stays on all day, yet is easy to remove. One customer comments: "It looks as good in the evening as when you first put it on." The felt tip of this liquid liner creates a winged look. However, be aware, as a liquid liner it takes a little time to dry. Customers with sensitive eyes have found this doesn't irritate them.

For hooded eyes, this eye liner makes it possible to create a flattering line that doesn't smudge when dry. It also glides on smoothly, simply hold the eye of your eyelid taut to apply.

Pair with Stila Suede Shade Liquid Eyeshadow in Midnight Espresso and Stila Magnum XXX Mascara to finish the look.