Lip liner
A lip liner gives your lips a neat line, stops your lipstick from bleeding and makes the colour last longer. Here you'll find lip pencils by Make Up For Ever, Mii Cosmetics and Paul & Joe. Read more
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How to choose
A lip liner gives your lips a neat line, stops your lipstick from bleeding and makes the colour last longer. Here you'll find lip pencils by Make Up For Ever, Mii Cosmetics and Paul & Joe.
- Colour matched to your lipstick: the Make Up For Ever Artist color pencil extreme or the Mii Cosmetics alluring lip liner.
- Invisible against bleeding: the Make Up For Ever lip line perfector, a colourless pencil.
- A crisp finish around your lips: the Make Up For Ever concealer pencil.
A nude liner works under almost any lipstick. Avoid going much darker than your lipstick, as it quickly looks dated. Finish with a lipstick or lip gloss.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
How do I use a lip liner?
Start at your cupid's bow in the centre of your upper lip and work outwards, then do the same on your lower lip. Then fill in your whole lip as a base so your lipstick lasts longer.
Can I wear lip liner without lipstick?
Yes. Fill in your whole lip with a nude liner and add a touch of lip gloss in the centre. That gives a natural, full look.
How do I sharpen my lip liner?
Use a make-up pencil sharpener. If the pencil is too soft, pop it in the freezer for a moment so the tip doesn't break.
