Enhance your smile with our selection of lip liners

An essential item in any well-stocked make-up bag, the lip liner is the secret to achieving perfectly defined, shapely and flawless lips from morning to night. Whether you’re looking for ultra-precise application to prevent your lipstick from bleeding or want to create on-trend lip contouring, our range has everything you need to fulfil your beauty desires.

Why use a lip liner every day?

Although often overlooked, the lip liner offers numerous cosmetic and technical benefits that instantly enhance the finish of your lip make-up:

• Pin-sharp precision: Its fine tip allows you to accentuate your Cupid’s bow, correct minor asymmetries and redraw the lip line with precision.
• Long-lasting wear (smudge-proof): By creating a protective barrier along the lip line, it prevents the product (liquid, satin or gloss lipstick) from settling into the fine lines around the lips.
• Natural volume: By using a slightly deeper shade or blending the product inwards, you create a plumping optical effect that is very elegant.
• A setting base: Applied as a base over the entire lip area before your lipstick, it ensures your make-up lasts all day long.

How to choose and apply your lip liner?

Choosing the right shade

For a harmonious and natural finish, opt for a shade identical to that of your lipstick or half a shade darker if you want to add definition. Nude, rosewood and marron glacé shades are ideal for an everyday look, whilst a carmine or passion red will add a touch of sophistication to your evenings.

Application tips for a professional finish

1. Prepare your lips: Gently exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub, then moisturise generously with a nourishing lip balm. Allow it to absorb before applying make-up.
2. Mark out your guide points: Start by drawing a cross at the Cupid’s bow, then mark the centre of your lower lip.
3. Connect the outlines: Work from the outer corners towards the centre to join your guide points, following the natural line of your lips.
4. Blend and fill in: Lightly blend the line inwards using a brush or your fingertip, then apply your lipstick or a touch of shiny gloss to the centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Lip Liner

Why is lip liner essential before applying lipstick?

Lip liner helps to set the product and clearly define the outline. It prevents liquid or creamy textures from settling into the fine lines of the skin as the day goes on.

Can you wear a lip pencil on its own all over the lips?

Absolutely! Today’s formulas, enriched with plant-based oils and gentle waxes, provide a very elegant, velvety matt finish. Simply fill in the entire lip with the pencil to achieve an intense, ultra-long-lasting colour.

How do you choose the right shade of lip pencil?

The general rule is to choose a shade that’s exactly the same as your lipstick colour or your natural lip colour. For a fuller-looking effect (ombré lips), choose a slightly darker shade.

How do you sharpen a creamy lip pencil without breaking the lead?

Be sure to use a cosmetic pencil sharpener fitted with sharp blades. If the lead is very soft or creamy, place your pencil in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before sharpening it to harden it slightly.