Lip pencils and liners are arriving soon
We are building our lip pencil range, and new stock is arriving. In the meantime, this guide covers how to choose and use a liner, so you know exactly what to pick when it lands. You can already shop colour in Lipsticks and Lip Tints, or see what other shoppers love in Bestsellers.
What does a lip liner do?
Defines your shape
A liner draws a clean edge around the lips, so colour looks crisp and intentional. It can even out a lip line that is a little uneven from side to side.
Stops feathering
On hot, humid days lipstick can bleed into the fine lines around the mouth. A waxy pencil line acts like a barrier and keeps colour in place.
Makes colour last longer
Filling in the whole lip with pencil before your lipstick gives the colour something to grip. When the lipstick fades after a meal, the liner underneath still looks neat.
How to choose a lip liner
Match your lips or your lipstick
The most versatile liner matches your natural lip colour, because it works under almost any nude or rose shade. For bold colours such as red or berry, match the liner to the lipstick itself.
Shades for Pakistani skin tones
Warm and olive complexions suit rosy-brown, cinnamon and brick liners. Deeper and dusky skin tones look striking with dark brown or chocolate liners, which is why dark brown lip liner is such a popular search here. Pair a deep brown liner with a warm nude gloss for a soft, defined look.
Texture and formula
A good pencil is creamy enough to glide without tugging but firm enough to give a sharp line. Waterproof and long-wear formulas last best through Pakistan's humidity, while softer, creamier pencils are kinder to dry lips in winter.
Wooden pencil or retractable?
Wooden pencils can be sharpened to a fine point for precise lines. Retractable pencils never need a sharpener and are easy to carry, though the tip is slightly wider.
How to apply lip liner
- Smooth lips with a light balm and blot well so the pencil does not slip.
- Mark the centre of your cupid's bow and the middle of the lower lip.
- Draw short strokes from each corner towards the centre, following your natural edge.
- Fill in the lips lightly with the pencil for longer wear.
- Apply lipstick, tint or gloss on top and soften the edge with a fingertip.
For a fuller look, line just on the outer edge of your natural lip at the centre only. Going far beyond your lip line tends to look obvious in daylight.
Lip liner looks to try
The everyday nude lip
Line and lightly fill with a pencil that matches your natural lips, then add a sheer balm or a nude lipstick. It looks polished but effortless and survives a full working day.
The brown-lined gloss lip
Line with a deeper brown, blend it slightly inwards with a fingertip and top with a clear or nude gloss. This look flatters warm and deeper skin tones and is a favourite for dinners and dawats.
The bold bridal lip
Match the pencil exactly to a red, maroon or berry lipstick and fill in completely before applying colour. The pencil keeps the edge sharp for photographs and helps the colour last through the whole function.
Best Lip Pencils & Liners in Pakistan: what to look for
Until our lip pencils arrive, use this checklist to judge any liner you are considering:
- A shade that matches your lips or your favourite lipstick.
- A smooth glide that does not drag or need repeated passes.
- Smudge-resistant wear through heat, tea and meals.
- Sealed packaging and a clear expiry or batch code.
- A formula that does not dry or sting your lips.
Lip Pencils & Liners price in Pakistan
When our pencils launch, live prices will appear on each product page. A single good pencil often covers several lipsticks if it matches your natural lip colour, so it is worth choosing that shade first. Orders above Rs. 6,000 are delivered free, and orders above Rs. 8,000 come with two free gifts.
Caring for lip pencils in the heat
Pencils soften in summer and can snap when sharpened. Pop a wooden pencil in the fridge for ten minutes before sharpening, keep caps on and store pencils away from direct sun. Sharpen before each use for hygiene, and replace pencils that smell waxy or crumble.
Explore related lip makeup
While you wait, browse the full Lips edit, add shine from Lip Oils & Gloss, try a Lip Plumper, or explore all of Makeup. Everything we sell is 100% original and comes with a 7-day return guarantee if a product is ever found inauthentic.
