For years I didn’t really understand the importance of using a lip liner.  It was just one extra step I didn’t want to take. I have naturally full lips and my cupids bow is very defined so it was very easy for me to apply my lipstick perfectly. Although its not a necessity, it wasn’t until I tried applying lipliner that I learned the actual importance.  Here are the 3 reasons why I will continue to use lip liner.

1. It helps your lipstick stay on longer. If you apply an even coat all over lips and top it off with your lipstick it will be less likely to fade.
2. It helps to make uneven lips appear more even and to make thin lips look fuller. If you outline your lips with a lip liner one to two shades darker as a contour your lips will appear more full.
3. You can use it as a matte lipstick. I have so many lip liners that I wear all over my lips in the place of lipstick and sometimes I prefer to wear it more than my actual lipstick tubes.

Overall, it makes your lipstick application look more neat and flattering and increases the staying power.

Bonus: If you want to know the links to my favorite lipliners click here => MAC Cosmetics, Jordana, and Kylie Cosmetics

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