Lip Liner
Wearing a lip liner can help to make lips appear fuller and more defined. It can also help to improve the staying power of your lipsticks by providing a great base. A lip liner in a shade darker can help to give lips a three dimensional look, especially if a subtle gloss is applied to the inner center of the lips. Choosing the right lip liners can help to complement your look and increase your wear, but the wrong ones can ruin a great look. When choosing a lip liner do not go too dark, too light or too thick. To apply lip liner, gently trace around your lips; do not apply too hard or the definition will be too dramatic. The liner should be easy to draw on with the texture of a crayon. You should not have to bear down too hard on the lip liner because you may damage your lips.
Many lip liners also contain nourishing ingredients including beeswax and Vitamin E. This is important because some less expensive or outdated lip liners can actually increase the rate of your lips drying out. Wearing moisturizing lip products is key for healthy looking lips. There are a few lip liner shades that will quickly become staples in your makeup bag. A medium pink that is just slightly darker than your lips bare will become an easy and effortless way to give yourself a polished look in a fairly natural way. A classic red liner for evenings when you want to play up your pout with a classic red matte lipstick. This will help to prevent your lipstick from feathering and will allow the color to last all night without smudging off. A nude liner also looks wonderful even if the effect can be rather minimal.It looks great when the skin is sun-kissed and you are wearing a peach, coral or clear gloss.
There are many great liners at a variety of different price points. Since liners tend to last longer than lipsticks, you can afford to spend a bit more if you find a shade that you really like. If you find a more daring shade that you don’t think you will wear as much buy a cheaper version to see if you like it and wear the color before investing in a more pricey version. If you are unsure about how to wear a lip liner or what colors would look best for your complexion and lips go to a beauty department where the beauticians can provide you with suggestions. is a rich lip liner available in many different shades. NARS Lip Liner is a makeup artist’s favorite because of the staying power and smooth texture. One of the best pharmacy liners that we have found is Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Liner. It provides beautiful color that goes on easily. It retails for under $12. Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner also lasts with long-wearing power in many pretty shades. It retails for under $14 at most drugstores.
Lip liner can allow your color to last day til night. It can also be the perfect balance of color and definition providing a sophisticated look that lasts.