Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $24, 15 Best Liners

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15 Best Liners

From MAC and Smashbox to Wet n Wild, the pencils that got top ratings and product reviews

August 19, 2008 | by Charli Schuler | 47 COMMENTS

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $24

TotalBeauty.com rating: 8
Why it's great: "This highly pigmented, chubby crayon delivers long-lasting wear with some moisture. The rich matte finish works remarkably well in the strong reds, though any of the colors can be topped with gloss. (Just know this affects length of wear.) Vitamin E and silicone help you forget you're wearing rich color. A pencil makes for pretty precise application -- but eventually you'll be reaching for a Nars custom-sized sharpener (which you must buy separately -- boo)." -- Beth, Editor-in-Chief

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products mentioned

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

7.9

DuWop Reverse Lip Liner

8.6

MAC Lip Pencil

8.5

L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner

8.5

Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Liner

9.1

Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner

8.9

Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick

8.1

Estee Lauder Automatic Lip Pencil Duo

8.9

Wet n Wild Color Icon Lipliner

8.0

Stila Lip Liner

9.4

Clinique Quickliner for Lips

8.0

Avon ULTRA LUXURY Lip Liner

9.1

Smashbox Lip Pencil

9.3

CARGO The Reverse Lipliner

8.6

Almay Ideal Lipliner

8.3

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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 EricaF123 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

MAC's lip liner will always have a special place in my heart. It's the first lip liner I ever tried and the only one that I will use, they last forever...LITERALLY!

by MizzPink Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 08:09AM Report as inappropriate

Applying my lip liner to my lips after I put on a clear balm base makes the liner invisible. Beautiful finish!

by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a big lip pencil person, but now I want to try some!

by Chris213 Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 06:45AM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Monday, October 15, 2012 at 01:59PM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying these... Very interesting

by Lillium_Stargaz Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 11:45AM Report as inappropriate

I STARTED WEARING WET AND WILD ABOUT 2 YRS. AGO AND IT'S MUCH CHEAPER THAN ANYOTHER LIPLINER I'VE TRIED. IT APPIE'S WELL AND HAS LOT'S COLOR'S TO CHOOSE FROM.

by Tlee Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

Totally agree with a lot of these choices. Love Cargo Reverse Liner for lip gloss & MAC Lip Liner in Spice for every day.

by florawynn Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

I have been looking for a good lip liner!

by rawrxjasmine Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 05:40PM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad my favorite lip liners made the list, and they work very well: Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner and Wet N Wild lipliner

by darkangel81 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 05:55PM Report as inappropriate

If I use a lip liner at all, I use Benefit's clear liner (which didn't make the list, but it's really great!). I like the variety of products listed here and I got some ideas in case I ever go in search of a colored liner...

by tallredamanda Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 07:39AM Report as inappropriate

For $24 dollars that Nars pencil better be good.

by jola64 Friday, April 20, 2012 at 01:03PM Report as inappropriate

I have found that as I age, I need a lip liner but the good ones are so hard to find...Thank you for giving me a head start on which ones to try first!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate

Must say love all the choices but Revlon lip liner is missing from that list, for a drug store product its amazing. Absolutely love how much pigment there is in each pencil and how smooth it glides on.

by Jonealle77 Monday, March 5, 2012 at 03:50PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome! I loooove the Cargo reverse liner. :)

by volta Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 09:58PM Report as inappropriate

Good article, but I don't really wear lipliner and I don't really know anyone who wear lipliners. I don't think they are that popular.

by yestfl Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

Good suggestions. I just don't really ever wear lipliners.

by TheLacqueredLady Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate

I am really glad I read this! I was always scared of Iipliner and now I know where to start!

by slvandas Monday, February 13, 2012 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate

Lipliners have always struck me as overkill, but most of my colors are close to natural. Maybe the reverse liners.

by krycekov Monday, February 6, 2012 at 12:02PM Report as inappropriate

I've got a $25 giftcard for mac and i think i know what i I'm gonna spend it on ;)

by jasmandermon Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 05:13PM Report as inappropriate

Not the biggest fan of lip liners. Will keep these in mind!

by MissXu Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

I've never tried liner before. I'll give one of these a try.

by kmb1129 Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 07:28PM Report as inappropriate

Love my Avon. Nyx lip pencils are okay

by shell1375 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

urban decay 24/7 lip pencils for me :)

by janellelora Monday, September 19, 2011 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

I've never tried liner but I'll check some of these out

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:32AM Report as inappropriate

I want that reverse lip liner! :)

by eatinglipstick Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 04:04PM Report as inappropriate

mac lipliner is the best ever!

by RoleModel Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:46PM Report as inappropriate

I don't usually wear lipliner, but I do like CARGO's reverse lipliner! IT's also good for waterlining.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 09:21PM Report as inappropriate

lipliner looks weird on me for some reason. D:

by yckitsmary Friday, April 8, 2011 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

i dont use too much lipliner but ill have to try these.

by brendag20127 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

love the rimmmel one :)

by judyangel101 Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

still searching for the right lip pencil..not luck yet

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

I've never used liner before and have been trying to figure out the best buys for my money, maybe I'll check out Rimmel first to see if it looks decent enough.

by Bon_Bon Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:50PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try out the Nars lip pencil but I do not want to buy their sharpener. Does any one have a suggestion for a cheaper one?

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

the rimmel one dries out my lips!

by kenya Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

I agree lainie 829,1000 kisses stay on lip liner by Rimmel is great ! 1st' lip liner I've ever tried, I have very thin lips,

by DEBBIEKD Monday, March 23, 2009 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

A little light pink liner can make lips look fuller too if applied to the top "bow" of the lip before applying lipstick.

by DeLux Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

Lip Liners are great, but if you don't have moisturized soft lips they will appear cracked and dry - I use two products one at night so I wake up with moist lips that are smooth and ready for the day - eburnham's Lip Bliss, you can only buy it online, but worth the wait, they also have some other Lip Products depending on your needs, check it out at eburnham.com - and fight the signs of aging.

by nekittle Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 06:37AM Report as inappropriate

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