After hearing the sung praises from my beauty writer peers, I got my hands on Maybelline’s Lifter Liner, a deliciously creamy pencil that taught me lip liner doesn’t have to, well, kind of suck. Its hydrating, hyaluronic acid-infused formula glides on smooth as silk and wears incredibly comfortably — no dryness or chalkiness in sight. More importantly, its consistency makes it easy to blend and buff out, something I learned is crucial for creating a seamless, realistic look. All it takes to pull off my dream look is to: start from the center of my lips, slightly overline my natural contours, and then diffuse the color through the center of my lips with the tip of my finger. This creates gorgeous, natural-looking dimension and fullness, no expert skills or fancy tools required.
