Why we love it: An easy-to-use ultra-smooth lip liner that’s a classic among makeup artists thanks to its soft and creamy texture that glides over your skin. Available in a wide variety of shades for any occasion – from muted nudes to eye-catching pinks and bold reds – this long-lasting lip pencil is also pigmented enough to wear either on its own or paired with your go-to lipstick.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Whirl, Chestnut, Ruby Woo.
Best long-lasting: Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil
Tester: Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR’s Beauty Contributor.
Why we love it: If there’s anyone that we can count on for all things makeup, it’s Mario Dedivanovic – AKA one of the most reputable celebrity makeup artists in the biz. And coming directly from his own brand Makeup By Mario, it’s hardly a surprise this lip liner ended up in this edit. Available in 23 shades in total, the Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil is one of the most long-lasting options we’ve tried, offering a pigmented finish and a creamy formula that glides on like butter.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Almond, Burnt Sienna, Travis.
Best nude lip liner: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat
Tester: Rosie Lai, GLAMOUR’s Acting Fashion Editor.
Why we love it: At this point, the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat falls under the must-have lip pencil category. Thanks to its long-lasting and transfer-resistant formula, it’s ideal for adding a seamless stroke of colour without having to worry about its staying power. We found that the shade range is versatile enough to offer a perfect nude lip for every skin tone, whether you’re after a brown-ish shade or a mauve-y nude.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Iconic Nude, Pillow Talk Intense, Pillow Talk Original.
Best for a blurred look: REFY Blur Liner
Tester: Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR’s Associate Beauty Director.
Why we love it: Having just launched earlier this year, the REFY Blur Liner has already managed to win over the GLAMOUR beauty team. Thanks to its unique domed shape, this lip liner delivers a natural blurred finish that’s perfect for an everyday look. Available in 6 wearable shades, this lip pencil also offers lasting and comfortable wear despite the matte finish. A must.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Opal, Mauve, Umber.
Best creamy lip liner: Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil
Tester: Georgia Trodd, GLAMOUR’s Senior Commerce Writer.
Why we love it: After a water-resistant and transfer-proof lip liner with a creamy formula? Say no more. The Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil delivers exactly that. Offering a range of flattering shades, this unique formula also comes enriched with jojoba oil, which ensures comfortable wear and creamy application.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Nip, Buff, Grip.
Best luxury lip liner: Hermès Trait d’Hermès Lip Pencil
Tester: Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR’s Beauty Contributor.
Why we love it: One of the more premium iterations in this round-up, the Hermes Lip Pencil impressed our beauty team so much that it made it into the GLAMOUR Curated 5 People Test, and with good reason. Available in a variety of shades, this lip liner offers creamy yet precise application and pigment that lasts for hours on end. Worth every penny.
GLAMOUR-approved shades: Rouge H, Beige Tan, Rose Tomette.
