Lip liner

Lip liners, one of makeup artists' favorite tools

Today, the use of lip liner is associated with 90s looks, in which a perfectly outlined mouth combined with a light-colored lipstick took center stage, creating a totally excessive fashion.

Today, we want to dispel the association between a lip liner and excess, since this product has a wide variety of uses that we are completely unaware of, and its correct use will help us to fully enhance our smile.

Different uses of lip liner

Lip liner is a very versatile product, and below we will break down its main and lesser-known uses:

• Its main and most well-known use is to outline and define the lips . We must take into account the thickness of our lips to know which use and technique we should employ.
  • If our lips are thin , we'll line them following their outer edge. This will give the illusion of a few millimeters of fullness and volume. The lip liner chosen to add volume should be as close as possible to the lipstick shade to create a uniform effect.
  • If our lips are too full , we should line them along the inner edge. This will reduce their size by a few millimeters and give them a more refined appearance. For this technique, it's best to use dark shades and matte finishes, as this will help achieve a perfect balance of volume.
• Correcting asymmetries. To achieve perfectly symmetrical lips, you'll need a lip liner with a very fine, sharp tip, a steady hand, and incredible patience. Using small, very fine strokes, first outline the part of the lip you want to keep, and then repeat the process on the other half. For this step, it's crucial to use a lip liner and lipstick in the same shade, otherwise, the finish will look very unnatural.
• Making makeup last longer . When we line our lips, we create a protective barrier that facilitates the correct application of lipstick and extends its wear, preventing it from wearing off. Therefore, with the help of a lip liner, we can transform any lipstick into a long-lasting lipstick.
• Preventing wrinkles around the lips from showing . Over the years, the fine lines around the lips become more prominent. Therefore, if you line your lips with a lip liner in the same shade as your lipstick, you'll prevent the lipstick from bleeding into these wrinkles and completely rejuvenate the area.

Recommendations for using lip liner

This can be a somewhat complicated task for many users, but with patience and a calm approach, we can make it an ultra-simple and quick step. Here are some tips and tricks to achieve precise, long-lasting eyeliner easily:

• To help the lip glide smoothly, we'll first moisturize the lips with a lip primer . The lips should be perfectly clean and dry. This will make the skin in the area appear smooth and even, facilitating the application of the product.

Next, it's time to choose the right shade. If you're going to use a dark or intense lipstick, you should choose a lip liner similar to the lipstick color. Conversely, if you want a natural finish and the lipstick is light or nude, the lip liner should also be within these color tones.

• It is very important to always start the stroke from the center (cupid's bow) towards the corners, using short and quick strokes.
• If we are looking for a discreet finish, we will use gentle tapping motions to blend the corners of the lips, thus softening any overly defined edges.
• Once outlined, we will apply the lipstick directly onto them or with the help of a brush.