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It’s right in between hard and soft—not so soft that it disappears when you blend, but not so hard that it’s uncomfortable to apply. The Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment, for example, has a liquid formula that dries down matte and is completely smudge-proof. The only downside is that the product runs out very quickly.”—Emma Aerin Becker
These Long-Lasting Lip Liners Are Beloved by Thousands of Shoppers for Perfectly Lined Pouts
Formula: Pencil
Waterproof: No
Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5
A Nordstrom reviewer says: “This Lip pencil is the best! We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews, and use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
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Use a lip liner underneath to make your lips look fuller. Plus, it's one of Sewell’s top picks. The ultra-creamy pencil comes in a whopping 35 shades—all of which provide precise color for long-lasting definition.
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The E! Insider Shop editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. Yes. Does it dry out my lips? This bestselling one promises creamy long-lasting color for an affordable price.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
Rating: 4.4/5 stars with 2,104reviews.
Charlotte Tilbury's cool pink shade Pillow Talk is iconic—and so is the brand's lip liner with its velvety texture and waterproof formula.
We've included everything from affordable drugstore favorites to prestige bestsellers—including celeb-loved picks like a viral peel-off liner and a top-rated one from Kylie Cosmetics. Once it dries down, it stays put! The Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil is “smudge and waterproof, yet goes on beautifully,” she adds.
“I love that it can be used as a liner or lipstick,” adds Aharon.
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SACHEU Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N
Rating: 4.4/5 stars with 4,548 reviews.
Made famous by a certain BIRDS OF AFEATHER singer, this lip liner stain might look dramatic when you first put it on—but mellows out to a subtle shade once you peel it off.
Not only are the nude and pink shades beautiful, but this formula does not budge. “It’s a classic for a reason,” says Aharon. These liners "look natural, are easy to apply and are long-lasting," adds GH analyst Amanda Constantine, who loves to pair Pillow Talk with a nude gloss.
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GH Beauty Assistant Catharine Malzahn wearing Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in shade Pillow Talk.
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For about the same price as a cup of coffee, you can grab this lip liner from NYX Professional Makeup.
“CT really nailed the shades and formula.”
Formula: Pencil
Waterproof: Yes
Nordstrom rating: 4.6/5
An ELLE editor says: “When I know I need my lip liner to last, I’m reaching for the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat liner. Known for their high-quality products at affordable price points, E.L.F.