What’s the Best Eyeliner for a Perfect Cat-Eye?

Who says everything you learn in high school is completely useless? When I was 16 I taught myself how to

apply liquid eyeliner on a moving subway train during my hour-plus commute. Years later, it's still my signature beauty look — I'll leave my apartment with greasy hair but you will never see me without a cat-eye. Unfortunately not every eyeliner is suited for my oily lids and generally sweat-prone body. I've tried plenty of promising products, only to have them smudge on my hooded eyes within minutes of application.

Much like assessing a dude for my closest friends, spotting a winner takes me mere seconds. While my hands are pretty steady, I still prefer markers or thick, stiff brush liners that are simple to use. They must have caps that click solidly into place — if you don't hear that satisfying thwack, they're more likely to dry out or have streaky formulas. Another sign of a good product is the hand test. I'll run a streak across the back of my hand and see how it dries. If it's fast, then it won't wind up smeared across my lid but if it feels even the slightest bit wet or sticky, it's a hard pass because I'll look like a racoon within seconds. Read on for my top four picks that managed to hold steady through one heatwave, multiple workouts, and even a few weddings.