How to Choose Lip Liner

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Try a lip liner pencil for a thin, precise line.. Select a twist-up liner for an easy, dark line.. Go with a crayon liner if you want an easy application.

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1

Try a lip liner pencil for a thin, precise line.

Step 1

Try a lip liner pencil for a thin, precise line.

2

Select a twist-up liner for an easy, dark line.

Step 2

Select a twist-up liner for an easy, dark line.

3

Go with a crayon liner if you want an easy application.

Step 3

Go with a crayon liner if you want an easy application.

4

Choose lip liners with blue or purple undertones for cool complexions.

Step 4

Choose lip liners with blue or purple undertones for cool complexions.

5

Select orange or red shades if your skin has warm undertones.

Step 5

Select orange or red shades if your skin has warm undertones.

6

Experiment with different colors if you have a neutral skin tone.

Step 6

Experiment with different colors if you have a neutral skin tone.

7

Try a clear lip liner to keep lipstick in place without additional color.

Step 7

Try a clear lip liner to keep lipstick in place without additional color.

8

Pick a liner that matches the color of your lipstick for a seamless look.

Step 8

Pick a liner that matches the color of your lipstick for a seamless look.

9

Choose a lip liner close to your natural shade for a daily choice.

Step 9

Choose a lip liner close to your natural shade for a daily choice.

10

Use nude shades to create a plump, full look.

Step 10

Use nude shades to create a plump, full look.

11

Select a brighter shade of liner if you want your lips to pop.

Step 11

Select a brighter shade of liner if you want your lips to pop.

12

Pair white liner with bright lipstick for a neon look.

Step 12

Pair white liner with bright lipstick for a neon look.

13

Create an ombre look with 3 lip products in the same shade family.

Step 13

Create an ombre look with 3 lip products in the same shade family.

14

Hold the pen at 45-degree angle for best results.

Step 14

Hold the pen at 45-degree angle for best results.

15

Draw on the liner in short, light strokes for a smooth, even line.

Step 15

Draw on the liner in short, light strokes for a smooth, even line.

16

Start at the center of your lips, drawing an "X" over your cupid's bow.

Step 16

Start at the center of your lips, drawing an "X" over your cupid's bow.

17

Draw arrows at the corner of your mouth.

Step 17

Draw arrows at the corner of your mouth.

18

Connect your arrows to your "X" to complete the outline.

Step 18

Connect your arrows to your "X" to complete the outline.

19

Apply lip liner before putting on lipstick to create a bold look.

Step 19

Apply lip liner before putting on lipstick to create a bold look.

20

Put on lipstick before liner if you want to ensure a smooth, clean edge.

Step 20

Put on lipstick before liner if you want to ensure a smooth, clean edge.

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