Lip liner is a makeup product used to define and shape the lips, as well as to help lipstick stay in place for longer periods of time. Here are some tips on how to apply lip liner:
Preparing to Line Your Lips
- Apply a light, moisturizing lip balm so the liner goes on smoothly.
- Sharpen the liner and draw a few lines on your hand to warm the tip.
Lining Your Lips 3. Part your lips slightly and trace your natural lip line using light, short strokes for a clean line. 4. If you want a natural look, blend the liner into your lips and follow up with gloss. Otherwise, fill in your lips with liner before applying lipstick. 5. To make lips look larger, use concealer on your lips and overline your lips slightly.
Blending and Finishing 6. Blend the liner and lipstick together using a lip brush to pull the lipstick up to your lip liner, and blend the two. 7. Run your finger over your lips to smooth out any remaining hard lines. 8. Clean up around your lips with a cotton swab and some foundation or concealer to further hide your natural lip line.
When choosing a lip liner, it is important to consider the ingredients. Some lipsticks and lip liners contain harmful chemicals and toxic ingredients that can be absorbed into the body and cause damage over time. Natural and organic lip liners are a safer option. For example, the Tower 28 Beauty OneLiner Lip Liner + Eyeliner + Cheek Pencil contains shea butter and marula oil to hydrate and soothe the skin. If you prefer to make your own lip liner, you can use natural ingredients such as cocoa powder, beet powder, rose clay, or cranberry powder for colorants.
