Makeup

12 Best Lip Liners

With these reviewer picks for best lip liners, you can kiss feathered lipstick and smudges goodbye

by Allie Flinn

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Lip liners get a bad rap, probably because they make people think of that awful lined-lips-with-nude-lipstick look. But skipping a lip liner is a missed opportunity to make your lips look fuller and more defined. The best lip liners also keep your lipstick locked in place and prevents feathering. With so many options to choose from, it's easy to end up with a liner that doesn't deliver on its promises. So we narrowed them down to only the best lip liners -- as chosen by TotalBeauty readers -- to make you a believer.

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products mentioned

NYX Cosmetics Retractable Lip Liner

8.7

Ulta Automatic Lip Liner

8.7

Rimmel London Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner

8.8

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Liner

8.9

Estée Lauder Automatic Lip Pencil Duo

9.0

NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Lip Pencil

9.0

MAC Cremestick Liner

9.0

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NYX Slim Lip Pencil

9.0

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Stila Stay All Day Lip Liner

9.4

CoverGirl LipPerfection Lip Liner

9.5

Mary Kay Lip Liner

9.5

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil

9.5

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I have never used lipliner...maybe I'll try one of these

by LittleBunny Monday, April 22, 2013 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate

I love "reverse" lip liners like the one from DuWop and Cargo which keep color but allow you to slightly extend your lip line. This was a great assortment of products!

by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

I agree, really hard to beat MAC. The best in my opinion but always nice to see cheaper priced alternatives. Might try some of them thank you

by Alana_Danes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 05:36AM Report as inappropriate

Wow! This was seriously helpful. I HAVE to try that MAC. The lipliner I have now is just too soft.

by Katatonia Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

I have to have lip liner... Mac is awesome

by shea_hanson_jenkins Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 06:13AM Report as inappropriate

I like MAC best

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 09:24AM Report as inappropriate

Mac's Spice, Auburn and Vino are awesome!

by Sari Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 07:16PM Report as inappropriate

i love jordana cosmetics lip liners, i will be trying some of these! thanks

by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate

No liner for me

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 09:12AM Report as inappropriate

Nars and Mac are my top picks. Don't go anywhere without lip liner just a finished look.

by Ydabney Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11:10AM Report as inappropriate