I went from NEVER wearing lip liner in my 30’s to not being able to do my makeup without one in my late 40’s. It is a necessity now in order to define my lip line and create some depth. My lip line has slowly been disappearing (?) or at least it feels like that. The line is less visible than ever before so using a lip liner to create some definition is key for my makeup routine. Most traditional pencil lip liners were often difficult for me to use because they gave too harsh of a line. Then I would spend time trying to smudge it out in order to make it look subtle and natural. I was so excited to see more contour style lip liners launch which provides a soft focus smudged look upon application. This looks much more flattering and doesn’t leave that dreaded line of demarcation that older style pencil liners can. There is one traditional pencil liner in this lineup that I enjoy but the others are all the newer shape/style.
I figured I would roundup all my current most worn and favorite formulas if you are looking to add one to your collection. All of these are great for mature lips and the shades are perfect for everyday.
My Most Worn Lip Liner Shades
Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Press and Lift
The Rhode Peptide Lip Shape liners are designed to be a soft-focus blurring formula that enhances the lip shape while also delivering skincare benefits. They are meant to give the lips definition and dimension without any harsh lines. It gives the lips a more contoured appearance and enhances the shape of the lip in a soft and subtle way. I’ve truly never tried something like this before so I didn’t even realize what I was missing! The blurred finish of these lip liners is so flattering without looking messy. I also can use them a bit outside my natural lip line without looking like I’ve over lined my lips. Hands down my holy grail lip liner formula and the one that I recommend to everyone.
Westman Atelier Lip Shape Lip Liner in Petal
As someone who rarely ever wore lip liner and now wears it every single day because my lip line is slowly disappearing (ugh, aging!), I really enjoy these liners. They are a traditional pencil formula with a creamy smooth texture that doesn’t skip as you apply. They are a bit drier than the others in this list but still a good long-wearing option. The shade Petal is the deepest in my collection – perfect for adding strong definition to my lip color.
Versed Lip Frame Defining Lip Liner in Dash
More brands are launching these contour style lip liners which thrills me to no end. I struggle with using a traditional lip pencil and drawing a straight line. With a thicker contour liner, you get a smudged soft look from the first application. No harsh lip liner lines with this. This color Dash is a soft neutral pink that adds just a hint of color to the lips.
Sarah Creal pH-adaptive Lip Liner in On Edge
I am not usually a fan of pH-adapting products but I had a feeling that Sarah Creal would be the exception. And I was correct. There are two shades to the range – one that is a bit more mauve which I have and one that is more pink. These are meant to give your lips an edge and create that barrier which becomes less noticeable as we age. It doesn’t add pigment or change the shade of the lip color you add on top. It fills a gap for those who want to define their lips but want something that can work with any and all lip colors.
L’Oreal Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contour in Nude Espresso and Worth It
Yes, another lip contour made the cut. LOL I told you I love these! The shade I love from this new launch is their iconic shade Worth It. It’s a soft warm pink that looks great with so many everyday lip colors. These are very creamy and glide on effortlessly. The other shade, Nude Espresso, is what I use when I really want to tone down the vibrancy of my lip color.
Milk Makeup Line + Fill Lip Liner in Valid
A newer discovery but one that became an instant hit with me. This is a mix between a lip liner contour and a lip crayon. It’s very emollient so it goes on easily but does set down once it’s applied.
Lip Liner Swatches
Below is a description of each lip liner shade that I own. Most are in the neutral pink category with some being deeper than others. The one lip liner that is closest to my natural lip color is Rhode Lift. All the other options (except the Sarah Creal pH-adapting liner) are a bit pinker in tone which I prefer.
Westman Atelier Lip Liner in Petal
Petal is described as a dusty nude rose.
Milk Makeup Line + Fill Lip Liner in Valid
Valid is described as a cool rose pink.
Versed Lip Definer in Dash
Dash is described as a neutral pink.
L’Oreal Blurring Lip Liner in Nude Espresso
Nude Espresso is described as a cool nude.
L’Oreal Blurring Lip Liner in Worth It
Worth It is described as a pinky nude.
Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Lift
Lift is described as a soft neutral pink.
Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Press
Press is described as a warm pinky mauve.
Sarah Creal pH Lip Liner in On Edge
On Edge is described as a personalized mauve.
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