Out of the various makeup steps out there, each one of us has that one ritual we love. And if you are someone who loves a killer pout, we’re here to help you out.
If you really want to enhance your lipstick application, you might consider adding one extra step and that is lining your lips.
Now, the real question arises – Should my lip liner match my lipstick? We break it down for you depending on the look you wish to achieve.
1. If you are looking to define and contour your lips, then choosing a lip liner shade one or two shades darker than your lipstick will help. While opting for a darker shade of lip liner make sure that it is in the same colour family and undertone as your lipstick.
2. For nude lipsticks, you can choose a lip liner shade that closely matches the natural colour of your lips, and then apply your favourite nude lipstick. You can also do the same, if you are new to the world of lip liners.
3. Make sure that you opt for a lip liner with a similar texture and finish as your lipstick for a put-together and polished look. For example, choose a matte lip liner for a matte lipstick.
Lip combos you’ll love:
1. Hues of pink
For a subtle pink look that’s very on point, try Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Cream – 59 along with the M.A.C Lip Pencil – Soar.
2. Red hot lips
There’s a shade of red for everyone, but to prevent your red lipstick from bleeding, opt for a lip liner with a similar finish. Here’s your new go-to lip combo - M.A.C Retro Matte Lipstick - Ruby Woo and Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner – Red.
3. Brown lips for the win
In the mood to try some earthy shades, look no further and try this beautiful lip combo - LoveChild Masaba For The Kid In You! Luxe Matte Lipstick - 08 Hey Sugar with Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Shaper - In Big Truffle