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What sets it apart from others is its versatilityit can be worn with any lipstick or gloss.
TryNYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencilfor intense color payoff.
According to celebrity makeup artistPatrick Ta, you should think of lip liner as a primer for the lips.
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Its also a surefire way to make your lips look more shapely and dramatic.
We also asked Ta for his insider scoop to help inform our picks.
Plus, it easily sharpens, though it doesn’t come with a sharpener.
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The hardest part is choosing between the eight stunning shades.
When you land on a shade, the matte finish is perfect or gorgeously pairs with other lipsticks orglosses.
Bonus: The silky formula is both smudge-proof and long-lasting.
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Use it to outline, define, or fill in your pout for a pristine look every time.
Its hydrating formula infusesaloe veraandjojoba oilto keep your lips moist and soft.
Revlon’s ColorStay will literally lock in your lip shade and prevent any of that from happening for hours.
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Thats why having little helperslike the angled tip on this linercan make a big difference.
It’s easy to achieve precise lines on areas like a narrow cupids bow or tight corners.
Plus, the liner is smudge- and crease-proof, so youll have a clean look for longer.
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Creamy and smudge-proof, it won’t move a single centimeter when worn.
We also love its buildable coverage, allowing you to go from understated to statement with one product.
Add a touch of lip balm to your lips before applying it to counteract its dry, matte finish.
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Silky and non-sliding, this intense formula glides around your lips effortlessly.
Wear it alone for a natural, accentuated lip or underneath your favorite lipstick to make it pop.
We found that the colors in the online images were slightly different while still being super pretty.
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The liner comes in 42 colors, making it impossible to choose a favorite.
Also nice: Accomplishing clean lines with zero feathering has never been easier with the liners tug-free utility.
Best Red
L.A.
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This liner offers a long-lasting pigmented red that wont smudge.
Its a retractable liner, so you wont have to sharpen it.
That’s where retractable liners come in.
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These babies roll up or down and can be tossed in your bag for reapplication anywhere or time.
Mented lip liners are also long-wearing and great for creating natural definition.
So, start by buffing and cleaning your lips to remove any dry skin.
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Then, add a little lip balm to hydrate the lips without making them too oily.
To enhance the natural shape of your lips, start from the cupids bow to create that defined shape.
This will help to create a volumized look.
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Cullen Ormondis a Byrdie writer and a longtime editor.
She helped to ensure all the lip liner information was up to date for easy shopping.
lip liner options to her makeup bag.
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