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‘The ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon blurs the line between liner and lipstick. You can line and fill in your lips in one step with a formula that actively hydrates and smooths them,’ explains Michalska. The allure, for me personally, is that these blendable sticks are completely foolproof. I can scribble one on in seconds and look put together without a bold liner effect.
For years, lip liners were either too drying and matte or disappeared post-morning coffee. Jamie Genevieve, the make-up artist and founder of VIEVE, set out to change that. The Modern Lip Definer is a creamy, highly pigmented yet buildable pencil that glides on seamlessly, defines without ever feathering and stays put without drying (thanks to the nourishing jojoba seed oil formula).
Sheer, buildable, and highly comfortable – I’m never without one of Merit’s Sheer Lip Liners in my handbag. So transformative are these liners whenever I use the pencil on my lips, I always get asked what I’ve done differently with my make-up. My favourite tip is to slightly overline the Cupid’s bow; the sheer formula doesn’t cover it completely but adds new dimension and depth to your lips.
Charlotte Tilbury built her reputation at backstage shows, hand-blending custom nude shades for supermodels. This pencil nods to the make-up backstage and a need for a two-pencil liner that adds natural shadow and definition. Use the lighter shade to fill in your lips and the darker hue for a sculpting liner effect. The formula blends peptides so your lips look and feel more hydrated throughout the day, too.
Jess Hunt, the creator of Refy, has been changing the game when it comes to minimalist make-up. This sculpting liner features an ultra-fine 3mm tip for precise application and a self-setting formula that locks the liner in place. As for the finish? The softly sculpted effect epitomises Hunt’s quiet luxury aesthetic.
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