Lip Pencils: Define, Contour and Enhance Your Smile

An essential in any make-up bag, the lip pencil is the secret to perfectly defined, shapely lips and a lipstick that lasts all day without smudging. At Salle d’ô, we offer a carefully curated selection of lip liners that combine intense pigmentation, pinpoint precision and absolute comfort to reveal the natural beauty of your smile.

Why Include a Lip Liner in Your Make-up Routine?

A true ally for precision, the lip liner offers numerous benefits to perfect your lip make-up:

• Definition & Symmetry: It allows you to redraw the lip line, accentuate the Cupid’s bow and correct minor natural asymmetries.
• Anti-bleeding: It creates an invisible or tinted barrier that prevents lipstick or gloss from bleeding into the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth.
• Long-lasting hold: Applied over the entire mouth as a base under a lip lacquer or lip ink or a lip gloss, it locks in the product and prolongs the colour’s wear from morning until evening.
• Volumising Effect (Lip Contour): By using shades that are slightly deeper than your natural lip colour, you can create an immediate effect of definition and volume.

Our Different Types of Lip Pencils

Every make-up product meets a specific need. Discover our range of lip pencils designed to suit all your desires:

• Waterproof & Long-Lasting Lip Pencils: Ideal for withstanding water, humidity and meals without transferring or smudging.
• Nude & Natural Lip Pencils: The perfect shade to enhance your natural complexion or serve as a universal base under any lipstick.
• Matt & Creamy Finish Lip Pencils: Formulated with nourishing plant oils and waxes to ensure smooth glide on application without drying out the lips.
• Transparent / Concealer Pencils: An invisible line to lock in liquid textures and set any colour.

How to Apply Your Lip Pencil Correctly?

1. Prepare: For a clean line, start by removing dead skin cells using our scrubs and exfoliators, then moisturise with a lip balm to rehydrate.
2. Outline: Start from the centre of the lips, forming an ‘X’ at the Cupid’s bow, then trace the natural line outwards to the corners of the mouth.
3. Filling in: For your make-up to last as long as possible, lightly shade the inside of your lips before applying your lipstick, gloss or lip ink.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Lip Pencils

How do I choose the right shade of lip pencil?

For a natural look, choose a shade that matches your natural lip colour or your lipstick. If you want to create a plumping effect (contouring technique), opt for a shade half a tone darker than your lipstick.

Can I wear a lip pencil on its own all over my lips?

Yes! Thanks to today’s creamy formulas, you can apply the pencil all over your lips to achieve an elegant, velvety matt finish that lasts for ages. Feel free to add a touch of balm or clear gloss to the centre for extra comfort.

How do I sharpen a creamy lip pencil without breaking it?

Always use a suitable cosmetic pencil sharpener with sharp blades. Pro tip: pop your pencil in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before sharpening it to slightly harden the lead and achieve a perfect tip.