Lip liners

And you don't have to spend a fortune to find an excellent one. Most lip pencils that I’ve tried broke at the tip if I applied any pressure, but not this one! These innovative liquids are made to dye and stain your lips for a full day of wear.

Formula: Pencil

Waterproof: No

Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5

A Nordstrom reviewer says: “This Lip pencil is the best!

The Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil comes with a full-coverage matte lip liner on one side, and a small blending brush on the other.

Celeb-Loved

SACHEU Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N

Rating: 4.4/5 stars with 4,548 reviews.

Made famous by a certain BIRDS OF AFEATHER singer, this lip liner stain might look dramatic when you first put it on—but mellows out to a subtle shade once you peel it off.

Additionally, it is so creamy that you can wear it all over your lip plus a lip balm and you are good to go.”

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Long-lasting lip liners don’t always have to come in the form of a pencil. Items are sold by retailer, not E!. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.

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Though Cork is a favorite (Teich loves Whirl for a lighter nude lip as well, shown below), there are a whopping 37 shades available, ranging from vivid magentas and deep plums to beige nudes and pinky mauves.

Sewell even suggests setting the liner with powder before applying other lip products to intensify the lasting power. It's the IYKYK kind of deal. I noticed the other day I still had color eight hours later. She likes its natural matte finish and notes that she uses it to define her lips and "embolden lipsticks."

The brand even offers a clear lip liner, so if you're not usually a lip liner person but want to prevent your lip color from feathering or moving out of place, this option is for you.

“CT really nailed the shades and formula.”

Formula: Pencil

Waterproof: Yes

Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5

An ELLE editor says: “When I know I need my lip liner to last, I’m reaching for the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat liner. Doesn’t disappoint!”

If you’re looking for a long-lasting liner that blends and blurs, Makeup By Mario made it easy.

Formula: Liquid stain

Waterproof: Yes

Sephora rating: 3.9/5

An ELLE editor says: “This is my favorite lip stain on the market.

"It's not going anywhere — I was so surprised to get out of the shower and see some of this lip liner lingering," one of our editors shares.

Once it dries down, it stays put! Huda Beauty’s Lip Contour Lip Stain is an ELLE editor favorite for its intense pigment, beautiful shades, and insane lasting power.

12 Best Lip Liners for Defined, Shaped Lips

Pros

  • Easy to apply
  • Long-lasting on lips

Cons

  • Some shades may look too warm on certain skin tones

Not one, not two, but five of our GH staffers and experts consider this Charlotte Tilbury lip liner a go-to.