Lip Liners

A Step-by-Step Tutorial on Lip Liner

Technique 1: Use lip liner to make your lip color last.

Step 1: Apply foundation or concealer to the lip first to help saturate the lip liner's color.

Step 2: Completely fill in the mouth with lip liner to create a base for your lip color; this helps with color longevity.

Step 3: Lightly blend the outside edge of the mouth using a lip brush. This will prevent any kind of separation between the lipstick and liner once that's applied.

Step 4: Apply lipstick. (Tip: If any lipstick escaped the natural lines of your mouth, erase it with a brush that's been dabbed in concealer.)

Technique 2: Use lip liner as border control for creamy lipsticks.

Step 1: Lay down the lip color first, straight from the tube or with a brush.

Step 2: Trace the outer edge of your natural lip line with the pencil to create a border that won't let the lipstick bleed out. (Tip: Choose a lip liner that's brighter than the lipstick for a punchier finish. If you go deeper you’ll get that ring around the mouth.)

Step 3: Blend in the liner and lipstick together with a brush for a natural, "lived in" finish.