Quick Comparison
| # | Product | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner | Best Overall |
| 2 | NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil | Best Drugstore |
| 3 | Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner | Most Convenient |
| 4 | Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner | Best for Fullness |
A good lip liner glides on without tugging but stays put once it's on. Creamy pencils are easier to blend; firmer ones give a sharper edge.
Choose a shade close to your natural lip color for an everyday look, or match your lipstick for maximum hold.
Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat is known for its creamy, long-wearing formula with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid. The brand says it resists smudging and transfer.
The Pillow Talk nude-pink shades are some of the most popular lip liners anywhere.
NYX's Slim Lip Pencil is a creamy, long-wearing liner with an enormous shade range, including popular browns like Espresso and Coffee.
It's a favorite for lip combos.
This self-sharpening liner keeps a precise tip without a sharpener and helps keep lipstick from bleeding.
Great for keeping in a bag.
Lifter Liner pairs with Maybelline's Lifter Gloss and contains hyaluronic acid for a comfortable feel.
A good choice if you want a softer, fuller-looking lip with gloss.
How We Chose
We compared lip liners on texture, wear, and shade range, from a luxury favorite to affordable drugstore pencils.