Lips · Product guide
Lip liner
A firm pencil that defines the lip edge and holds colour in place.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Lips guide.
When to use it
Before lipstick, filling the whole lip rather than only outlining it.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
The single most important lip product for a fourteen-hour wedding — a fully filled lip in liner survives eating; an outline alone leaves a ring.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
Nothing significant. This is the most underrated product in the category.
The most common mistake
Lining only the edge. Fill the whole lip.
Questions
What does lip liner actually do?
A firm pencil that defines the lip edge and holds colour in place.
When should I use lip liner?
Before lipstick, filling the whole lip rather than only outlining it.
Does lip liner work on Moroccan skin tones?
The single most important lip product for a fourteen-hour wedding — a fully filled lip in liner survives eating; an outline alone leaves a ring.
What is the most common mistake with lip liner?
Lining only the edge. Fill the whole lip.
Part of: Lips
Every lip format, and the reason the famous nudes do not work on pigmented lips.
Others in this category
All guides
Book a makeup artist in Casablanca
Bridal, engagement, editorial and event makeup, on location across Casablanca and Morocco.