LIP LINER PENCIL

What Lip Liner Does

• Defines the lip shape for a precise, clean finish — especially important with bold or dark lip colours
• Prevents feathering and bleeding of lipstick into fine lines around the mouth
• Creates the illusion of fuller, more defined lips when used to slightly overline the natural lip line
• Extends lipstick wear when used to fill in the entire lip as a base before applying colour
• Enables the K-beauty gradient lip look — the most searched lip technique in Malaysia right now

The K-Beauty Gradient Lip — Step by Step

• The gradient lip (ombre lip) is the signature Korean lip look — darker at the outer corners, lighter and blurred in the centre. Hugely popular across Malaysia.
• Step 1: Apply lip liner to the outer edges and corners of the lips in a deeper shade
• Step 2: Blend the liner inward using a fingertip or lip brush — feather the edges so they merge softly
• Step 3: Apply a lighter, slightly more vivid lipstick or tint to the centre of the lip only
• Step 4: Press your lips together gently to blend — the result is a dimensional, gradient lip effect
• Shade tip: Choose a liner 1–2 shades deeper than your lipstick for the most natural gradient

Choosing Your Lip Liner Shade

• Match to your lipstick: The most reliable approach — creates a seamless, cohesive look
• Natural / Nude: A liner close to your natural lip colour is the most versatile — works under almost any lipstick shade
• Overline for fuller lips: Choose one shade darker than your natural lip colour to overline — darker shades make the overline less detectable