Makeup — Lips
How to use lip liner, step by step.
The quiet pencil that keeps lipstick in place and makes lips look fuller.
5 minute read
Written and reviewed by Beauty World Editorial · Last reviewed October 2026
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Choose
Pick the right shade
Natural
Match your lip colour for everyday wear.
Matching
Match the lipstick for bold shades.
Slightly deeper
One shade darker adds dimension.
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Steps
How to apply
1. Prep
Balm, then blot so the pencil grips.
2. Dot the points
Mark the cupid's bow and centre of the lower lip.
3. Connect
Short strokes from corners to centre.
4. Fill in
Lightly shade the whole lip as a base for lipstick.
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Fuller lips
Overlining softly
Stay close
Go just over the natural edge, only at the centre.
Blend
Soften the line with a fingertip or brush.
