Lip Liner

Lip liners can be a great way for you to accentuate the color of your lips and add definition to your lipstick. Applying a lip liner before lipstick or lip gloss can also help prevent the colors from bleeding or feathering. In some cases, you can use lip pencils all over your lips the way you would with a lipstick in order to create a matte look.

Choosing the right lip liner can seem like an intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be. It isn’t necessary to match your lip liner to your lipstick exactly. Instead, look for a lip pencil that is one or two shades lighter than the color of your lipstick. Be sure to match the color family, though! For example, choose a rose lip liner for a pink lipstick, and a rouge lip liner for a red lipstick. If you only want to buy one lip liner, it is best to choose a shade that is close to your natural lip color. Look for a lip pencil that matches the undertone of your lips. To find your undertone, look at your lips in the mirror when you aren’t wearing makeup. Do you notice a rosy, peachy, mauve, or brown tint? Whichever color best describes your lips is the color you should look for in a lip pencil. Just be sure to pick a neutral tone – nothing too bright or deeply pigmented. Alternatively, you can use a nude lip liner or reverse lip liner and skip the color conundrum completely.

Lip liners are designed to accentuate the outer edge of the lips and act as a base for lipstick or lip gloss. Choose a lip liner that's a shade darker than your natural lip color or the color of the lipstick you intend to use. These lip products glide on softly but stay in place for a long time, so you can go for hours without having to reapply your lip liner. 

Lip pencils and creamy lip liners glide on smoothly to create a precise line along the edge of your lip. Depending on the effect you want to achieve, you can use a lip liner pencil to outline the lips or fill in the entire lip with color using lipstick or lip stain. Stock up on a variety of lip liner shades to ensure you always have the best lip liner for any look you want to achieve. Lip liners are typically slim enough to easily fit into a makeup case for convenient transport. 

The way you line your lips depends on the effect you're trying to achieve. Drawing the line along the outer edge of the lip causes it to look larger, while drawing on the inner edge of the lip line creates a minimizing effect. If you want your top lip to look larger than the bottom lip, create one line above the top lip line and a separate line just inside the lower lip line. To make your smile wider, use lip liner at the corners just outside the lip line instead of drawing with the lip pencil across the entire lip. Fill in the rest of the lip with lip gloss or lipstick to enhance the effect. If your lips are feeling dry, use a lip balm to add extra moisture. 

It's generally not advised to use lip liner as eyeliner. The formulas are different enough that lip liner doesn't tend to work well in the eye area. Stick to eye products, such as eyeshadow and mascara, when creating an eye look. On the flip side, eyeliner could be used to line your lips if you're trying to create a dramatic effect utilizing a color not typically found in lip products. 

Yes, CVS sells a variety of Drugstore Lip Liners in stores and online.

Yes Lip Pencils are available for same day pickup at most locations, check your local stores availability and add to cart to pick up today.