Best OverallNYX Slim Lip Pencil Espresso
A creamy, long wearing deep brown lip liner that stops lipstick from bleeding. The shade is dark and warm, so it suits brown and nude looks rather than pinks.
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Best OverallA creamy, long wearing deep brown lip liner that stops lipstick from bleeding. The shade is dark and warm, so it suits brown and nude looks rather than pinks.

A smooth, long wearing gel liner for anyone who wants defined lips or a full matte lip color on its own. The deep cool mauve shade is bold, so it suits fans of darker lips.

A creamy twist-up lip liner in a warm deep brown that defines and fills without feathering. Shade suits deeper skin per the specs, and wear time is not stated.
Popular PickA dependable longwear nude liner with a built-in sharpener that stops lipstick feathering. The pencil holds only a small amount of product.

A creamy dark brown lip liner that stops lipstick bleeding and works as an all-over lip color. The dark shade suits warm, deeper lip looks more than pale pinks.

A creamy, smudge-proof nude liner for anyone who wants crisp lip edges and longer-lasting lipstick. The self-sharpening tip suits touch-ups on the go, though the listing gives no size or ingredient detail.

A creamy, sharpenable lip liner with hyaluronic acid that outlines and fills without tugging. The listing does not describe the Big Lift color itself, so check a swatch first.

A creamy, long wearing liner that lines lips, defines eyes and adds freckles or contour, with a built in blending brush. One shade in the range is not for eyes, though this one is.

A creamy, waterproof matte liner that resists transfer and smudging while staying comfortable. It is a pencil, so it needs sharpening as it wears down.

A twist-up dark brown lip liner that defines lips and stops color from bleeding, with no sharpener needed. The shade is deep, so it suits darker lipsticks and deeper skin tones.

A creamy, twist-up lip liner with a slanted tip that defines lips and helps lipstick last. One warm pink shade on this listing limits matching.

A creamy, retractable matte liner that glides on and resists smudging, with nourishing oils for comfort. Specs and bullets disagree on the oil, so check the label if tea tree oil is a concern.

A twist-up lip liner that never needs a sharpener and draws a precise, long-wearing edge. The listing gives no ingredient or shade detail beyond the name.

A pigmented matte lip liner that defines and fills lips before lipstick. Net size and wear time are not in the bullets, so details beyond shade and finish are thin.


A low-fuss lip liner for anyone who hates sharpening and wants lipstick to stay put at the edges. The listing does not say how much product the barrel holds and names the shade only in the title.

A plumping lip liner with a spicy formula and a dual edged tip for sharp lines and shaped corners. The spicy feel is part of the design, so sensitive lips may not enjoy it.

A creamy, self-sharpening lip liner in a deep neutral red that defines the lip line and helps stop color from feathering. The listing gives only a short description and no ingredient list.

A pair of everyday lip liners in wearable pink and rose shades for crisp definition or full fill-in. A sharpener is not included.

A trio of creamy nude liners that line, define and stop lipstick from bleeding. The shades lean medium to deep, so fair lips may want a lighter nude.

A creamy gel lip liner that glides on and stays smudge-proof all day. Shade description and size are missing from the listing.

A versatile brown pencil that works as liner, brow filler or lip color. It is one shade, so check that a brown suits every area you plan to use it on.

A creamy, long-wear lip liner that sets fast, stops feathering and holds moisture in. Being a wood pencil, it needs a sharpener, and only one shade is on this listing.

A cute three pencil lip liner set with pigmented, long wearing matte shades for defining and filling lips. Pencil size is not listed, and the matte finish may feel dry without balm.
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NYX Slim Lip Pencil Espresso
wet n wild Perfect Pout Gel Lip Liner Lay Down the Mauves
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner 782 Toffee To Be
Revlon ColorStay Longwear Lip Liner 630 Nude
wet n wild Color Icon Lip Liner Pencil Chestnut
Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner Gone Greige
Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner Big Lift
Revlon ColorStay Multi-Liner 002 Dallying
NYX Line Loud Lip Liner Rebel Kind
Ruby Kisses Auto Lip Liner Dark BrownThese 10 lip liners have the highest ProductDome scores among the established products in this category, meaning ones with a large volume of owner ratings and strong evidence; on a tie, the product with more rating evidence ranks first. The score combines owner satisfaction, rating volume, demand and data quality from public Amazon listings (updated 3 days ago). We do not test products ourselves.
ColourPop, NYX Professional Makeup, Rimmel, wet n wild, Revlon lead this category among the 43 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Lip liners come as sharpenable pencils and twist-up pencils: sharpening lets you reshape the point, while a twist-up mechanism advances the product without shaving the casing. Start with how you plan to apply it, since tracing a precise lip edge calls for a fine tip, while filling the lips before lipstick makes a broader tip useful.
For touch-ups away from home, decide whether you want to carry a sharpener to restore the point as it wears down. With a twist-up pencil, look for a built-in tip shaper if you need a fine outline after repeated use. Among the 30 products that list item weight, most fall between 0 and 0.1 pounds, and 0 pounds is typical. The displayed weights are rounded, so a weight shown as zero should not be read literally. For a small makeup pouch, the pencil’s capped length and the space needed for any separate sharpener are more useful fit checks than weight. Some twist-up pencils advance in a single direction, so check whether the tip retracts and follow the instructions on how far to extend it.
Match your natural lip color for a subtle outline, or choose a liner deeper than your lipstick for contrast; blend the inner edge for a softer transition. Look for swatches on lips with coloring similar to yours, since your underlying lip color affects the result. Texture matters especially when filling the lips: a creamy pencil can spread more readily, while a firmer pencil may offer more control along the border. If long wear matters through meals, read the stated wear conditions and removal directions; food, drink and friction can change how long the outline stays intact.
Before buying, confirm that the selected shade matches the listing’s shade name and images, particularly where several colors share a page. For sharpenable pencils, verify the required sharpener opening and whether a suitable sharpener is supplied or sold separately. Ingredients deserve attention if you have known sensitivities, especially with fragranced or plumping formulas. If a brush or tip shaper influences your choice, confirm that it is included.
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