On our trend watch this season is Lipliners.  Hold onto your gloss, beauty lovers—lip liner is officially back. But this isn’t the dry, chalky pencil you remember from the ’90s (though we’re forever grateful to that era for over-lined lips and butterfly clips). No, 2025’s lip liner renaissance is all about modern formulations, natural tones, and versatility. It’s your secret weapon for a pout that turns heads—small in size and in investment, it fits neatly in your tiniest bag and can make a big statement.

Let’s start with the obvious: lip liner is a low-key MVP in your makeup bag. It’s affordable, compact, and, when used right, it can totally transform your look. Whether you’re going for subtle enhancement or full-on drama, the humble lip pencil has you covered. One of the best parts? It sticks around. Unlike lipstick, which can fade faster than your attention span during a boring meeting, lip liner stays put. Use it to define your shape, fill in your lips entirely, or layer it under gloss for a look that’s kiss-proof, coffee-proof, and compliment-proof.

The 2025 version of lip liner is sleek, chic, and ridiculously easy to use. Forget the overly dark outlines that scream "throwback Thursday." Instead, think soft, natural hues that enhance what you’ve already got. The trick: find a liner that matches (or is slightly darker than) your natural lip color. This creates a fuller, more balanced look without veering into overly-done territory. Then, blend with your finger or a brush for that "I just woke up like this" vibe. Bonus points if you add a lighter shade in the center of your lips for dimension—it’s like contouring, but for your pout. See  our recommended products below:

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First on our list of recommended product is MAC Lipliner Chestnut. An intense brown lip pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
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Next on our list of recommended product is Ysl Lip Pencil Carmin.YSL’s new Lip Liner provides 6 hours of creamy, matte wear, with no transfer, feathering or creasing.

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Last on our list is  Lancome Lip Idole Lip Shaper Throwing Beige. A long wearing, hydrating, waterproof lip liner that offers rich color and up to eight hours of wear.