Every so often we find ourselves reaching for makeup products that are staples in our routine, yet we may need a refresher course on the best way to use them. The perfect example of this? Lip liner.
Surely you’ve seen several lip liner trends over the years (let’s be honest, they’ve had their ups and downs), yet you might find yourself stumped on the best ways to use lip liner now. Whether you desire more fullness, definition, or structure to your lips, lip liner is really the way to go when you want control over creating your ideal lip shape.
Ahead, we’ve compiled some key tips on the right way to use lip liner, along with some fun tricks to make the application process more enjoyable.
How to Prep
First things first: Don’t neglect your lips. It’s common to have chapped lips from time to time and to experience dry, flaky skin. Yet focusing on keeping your lips smooth and hydrated will go a long way. There are some simple ways to ensure your lips look and feel hydrated. Start by exfoliating to rid yourself of any excess dead skin, and follow up with a hydrating lip balm (we love Sun Bum’s Lip Balm SPF 30, $10). If you’re in need of a gentle lip exfoliant that still gets the job done, check out Fresh Beauty’s Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator ($18).
Prepping your lips at night is also an incredibly easy way to ensure your lips are on point 24/7. Slather on a lip mask before bed so you wake in the morning to a super-soft pout. (Check out some of our favorites here.) And a great thing about lip masks is that you can wear them at any time of day to give yourself a nice hydrating treatment. If you apply too much, just blot away the excess with a tissue or your finger.
Lastly, you’ll need lip liner, lipstick, and possibly a lip brush, lip gloss, and concealer on hand.
How to Apply Lip Liner
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Assess Your Lip Shape
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Congratulations, you’re now a lip liner pro. You’ve mastered the technique of shaping your lips, and things will only get better as you become more comfortable with using lip liners of all kinds. Whether you’re wearing a neutral tone or a bright power lip, we have faith that you’ll slay your lip liner application each and every time from here on out.
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