Overlining your lips can easily go from 'plump' to 'messy' if you use the wrong formula, korean lip liners are unique because they focus on 'shadow' tones rather than just bright colors. In this list, I’ve rounded up 10 liners that actually stay put ...
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MATTE FINISH
VELVET/ SATIN FINISH
MATTE FINISH
maximum stay-power, precision, and zero shine
★ hard-clay texture, super matte finish
★ basically a concealer in pencil form, for hiding dark lip borders, nothing beats it
★ has the highest adhesion
★ a bit dry, but once it’s on, it’s not going anywhere
The Saem - Cover Perfection Lip Pencil
★ a traditional wood pencil, velvet matte finish ★ since it's a wooden pencil you have to sharpen ★ it's a bit of a chore to use, but it gives the sharpest, most professional cupid's bow on this list ★ the formula is quite "stiff."
CLIO - Velvet Lip Pencil
★ waxy velvet texture, blurry matte finish ★ the formula is a bit "pasty & waxy" ★ solid color payoff that hides the lip line well & thick enough to redefine the lip shape easily ★ if you layer it too much while trying to overline, it can start to "pill" or ball up on the edges of your mouth
romand - Lip Mate Pencil Be Oveeer Shade
★ fixed-clay texture, matte finish ★ the 'blueprint' of korean overlining ★ the most balanced, good pigmentation & stays transferproof after it sets ★ glides on like a dream but sets into a matte finish that doesn't budge ★ makes overlining look like a natural shadow
Heart Percent - Dote on Mood Lip Pencil
★ silicone-creamy texture, soft matte finish ★ the dual-end makes it the most convenient ★ the formula sits on top of the skin rather than sinking in ★ the shading tip adds great depth
colorgram - All in One Over-Lip Maker
VELVET/ SATIN FINISH
comfortable wear with a "filtered" effect hydration and ease of use over long-wear
★ thick creamy texture, satin finish ★ has a thick, "chubby" diameter specifically designed to recreate the M-shaped lip ★ gives a really thick, physical volume to the lips ★ very pigmented, must blend this out immediately ★ the adhesion is impressive
lilybyred - Smiley Lip Blending Stick
★ airy-thin velvet texture, soft satin ★ feels very high-end and lightweight ★ doesn't give you a "heavy" overlined look; it’s very subtle and elegant ★ if you have dark lips, this won’t cover ★ for the "clean girl" aesthetic
AOU - Blending Lip Pencil
★ soft creamy texture, velvet-satin finish ★ one of the softest applications, incredibly blendable ★ feels like butter on the lips, making it great for people who hate the feeling of heavy makeup ★ sets into a powdery, air-brushed finish that specifically hides lip wrinkles
HOLIKA HOLIKA - Mellow Blurring Lip Pencil
★ slippery-cream texture, sheer satin ★ 100% vegan-certified formula that focuses on "smudging" rather than "lining ★ soft, blurry, "just-bitten" look that is huge in k-beauty right now ★ if your lips are chronically dry and every other pencil makes them look like a prune, you will love this ★ the most hydrating formula here and gives a beautiful, 'juicy' volume to the lips
AMUSE - Lip Smudger
★ balmy-translucent texture, satin finish ★ the most lightweight & aesthetics ★ the blurring specialist feels like a mix between a lip primer and a soft pastel ★ so buttery, soft, highest blendability ★ it’s not as "permanent" as a wax-based pencil, don't expect it to last through a meal