TikTok Hacks That Will Make You A Lip Liner Fan

It’s only a matter of time before lip liner becomes popular, so it might be wise to try it now. If you’re not a lip liner fan, don’t worry, you will be soon. All you need to do is experiment with different types of liners – pencil liners can be sharpened to a fine point, while crayon liners are thicker. Once you’ve got the right liner, try out different application techniques. If you love wearing makeup, this is an exciting opportunity to try something new. And remember, mistakes can always be corrected, so don’t be afraid to start over!

Even the pros will tell you, at least confidentially, that some of their best discoveries happened entirely by accident. That’s right: a wayward pencil can go a little too far in one direction, and it turns out to be the best look of all. In the end, and with practice, you’re bound to embrace lip pencil for what it does best: create definition or volume (via MasterClass).

Since it always helps to have some bona fide tips, these five TikTok hacks can get you started. With any luck, you’ll encounter some happy accidents along the way.

Rihanna sings a different tune

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There’s something about celebrities’ panache that makes many people look twice. And if you’ve been looking twice at Rihanna, you might be convinced that she knows something you don’t.

Chances are, she does. Instead of overlining, she underlines her lips to make them look bigger. And it’s only a two-step procedure. As @mualesandro shared in a TikTok video, she first lines the cupid’s bow. Then, she lines the sides. Even before the lips are filled with color, they look “poutier.” Is she a makeup genius? Many people seem to think so, and we see why.

Juicy lips can be yours

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Sometimes nothing feels better than finding someone who speaks your language — in this case, your makeup language.

If you want plump-looking lips, you might find comfort in knowing that @jasminedaraphet has the perfect solution for you. She shared a TikTok video demonstrating how to achieve this look. Before you start, you will need two pencils: one in a deep brown shade to outline your lips and another lighter pencil that matches the natural color of your lips. You should use a lighter pencil to fill in your lips.

Now your lips will pop. They’ll stand out. And they’ll look juicy.

Get a non-surgical lip lift

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You might be skeptical of a non-surgical lip lift. But if it’s endorsed by @makeupbymario, it might get your attention. He’s the makeup artist responsible for Kim Kardashian’s distinctive look.

“He doesn’t like the look of overlining both lips entirely. Rather, he suggests a more subtle approach by outlining the top lip at the cupid’s bow and the center of the bottom lip, as seen in a TikTok video. From there, he gradually overlines towards the corners of the mouth. Once the outlining is done, you can apply lipstick or lip gloss, likely in Kim’s preferred shade.”

Press concealer into action

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Like many people, you may have doubted your eyes when you saw concealer included in a lip lining tutorial. But your eyes weren’t deceiving you. Just ask @herijuana.doll. Concealer acts like a foundation, holding color in place and reducing feathering.

As she shows in a TikTok video, start with a straightforward application technique by lining your lips with your favorite pencil or crayon. Smudge the color with your finger before adding lip gloss or lipstick. Then, dab on some of your usual concealer in the middle of your lips and line your lips again. Blend the colors and be prepared for what might be one of your most natural lip looks.

Use two concealing shades

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There’s more than one way to use concealer on your lips, so remember one of the golden rules: experiment and have fun doing it, like @kyranikole2. On TikTok, she shows how to press lip liner into double duty (working as lipstick, too). First, get two brown concealers. One should be darker than the other; the creamier they are, the easier they will be to work with.

Outline your lips with the darker liner. Then, use the lighter shade to dot/blot the inner part of your lips. Then comes the fun part: using a brush to blend the concealers. You may love the look just as it is, but add a slick of high-shine gloss for a little shimmer. You’ll shine right along with it.