Step 1: Choose lip liner

Choose a lip liner that is the same tone, or lighter, than your lipstick. A darker liner will draw too much attention to the contrast.

Step 2: Sharpen pencil

Sharpen the lip liner pencil before using it to remove any dirt or bacteria that has built up since its last use.

Step 3: Draw upper lip

Draw a thin line along your upper lip line, angling the pencil for a soft application. Do this with delicate strokes, starting from the outer corners of your lips and moving to the center.

Step 4: Repeat on bottom lip

Repeat this on the bottom lip line.

Step 5: Shade in lips

Lightly shade in the rest of your lips with the pencil.

Step 6: Apply lipstick

Apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue, and