How to Apply Lip Liner for a Natural Fuller Look

Quick Answer

To get a natural fuller look, trace just outside your natural lip line with a precision lip pencil, focusing on the cupid's bow and center of the bottom lip, then blend inward before filling.

Step-by-Step Lip Liner Application

1. Prep and prime your lips: Exfoliate gently to remove flakes, then apply a thin layer of balm. Let it absorb for a minute and blot with a tissue so the liner grips, not slips. Skipping this step can make the liner skip or feather.
2. Map your overline points: Using the tip of your precision lip pencil, dot just above your cupid's bow, at the outer corners, and just below the center of your bottom lip. Keep the dots within 1-2mm of your natural edge. Don't overline the corners—this can make your mouth look droopy.
3. Connect the dots with light strokes: Starting at one corner, connect the dots with short, feathery strokes. Use the pencil's flat side for a softer line, and the tip for sharper definition at the cupid's bow. Press too hard and you'll get a harsh, drawn-on line.
4. Fill and blend inward: Fill in the lips with the same pencil using light, vertical strokes, then press your lips together to blend. For a more natural finish, apply lipstick or gloss only to the center. Leaving the outer edges slightly unblended creates a gradient that looks more natural.
5. Set and check in daylight: Blot with a tissue, then check your look in natural light. If the line looks too obvious, soften it with a fingertip or a small brush. A quick daylight check prevents overdone overlining.

Product Spotlight

• LIP SNATCHER Precision Lip Filler Pencil: The LIP SNATCHER Precision Lip Filler Pencil is waterproof and ultra-pigmented, with a precise tip for defining, sculpting, and filling lips. A fine, pigmented tip lets you overline with accuracy and keeps the color from bleeding, so your natural fuller look stays crisp all day.