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The 8 Lip Liners Dominating Makeup Bags Right Now

BY JENNY JUNG

From viral nude liners to deeper contour shades, these are the seven lip liners every beauty lover is reaching for right now.

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25 FEB - 2026

Everyday classics that just never go out of style.

We get it. Anywhere Caffeine by Make Up For Ever is everywhere. But if your lip liner rotation starts and stops there, you are missing out. These are the pinks, nudes and browns setting the standard right now.

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ABH Lip Liner in Stormy

Cool-toned liners are having a moment and ABH Stormy proves it. A true greige-brown that does not oxidise into orange and gives modern contour without warmth.

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ABH, Lip Liner Stormy, $45 NZD.

Morphe Signature Lip Pencil in Sweet Tea

An olive-leaning brown that stands out against the sea of typical warm chocolate tones. Sweet Tea is a unique, versatile shade that elevates almost any lip combo.

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Morphe, Signature Lip Pencil, Sweet Tea, $14 NZD.

Tower 28 Oneliner Multi Liner in Draw Me

A gorgeous cool rich brown that surprisingly adapts across multiple skin tones. But it is especially stunning on those with a deeper complexion.

I also really love the shade "Work of Art" if you're looking for a neutral mauvey pink shade.

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Tower 28, Oneliner Multi Liner, Draw Me, $29 NZD.

Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil in Grip

The Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil in the shade Grip is the iconic natural lip-blush pink in pencil form. Juicy and subtly enhancing, it is ideal for anyone who does not want a traditional nude or brown liner but still wants definition.

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Glossier, Lip Line Enhancing Pencil, Grip, $39 NZD.

Isamaya Ffrench Lip Liner in Flat White

One of the best cool pinky-beige shades on the market and distinctly unique to the brand. Perfect for very fair complexions, especially if traditional nude liners pull too brown or orange. It is absolutely stunning paired with a pink gloss like Pistaschio from Tower 28.

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Isamaya Ffrench, Lip Liner, Flat White, $50 NZD.

M.A.C Lip Pencil in Greige

Like the name suggests, Greige is a mid-tone neutral nude that does exactly what it says. It sits right in the middle: not too warm and not too cool, making it one of the most versatile nude liners for light to medium skin tones. The classic MAC wooden clench formula is creamy, smooth and easy to blend.

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M.A.C, Lip Pencil ,Greige, $46 NZD.

NYX Duck Plump Liner in Beige Boost

NYX Duck Plump Liner Beige Boost, $13.99

A genuinely cool-toned beige that works beautifully on light to medium skin tones. The slanted tip makes precision easy, especially when sculpting the cupid’s bow. The plumping effect only lasts for about five to ten minutes, but it is not for the weak.

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NYX, Duck Plump Liner, Beige Boost, $13.99 NZD.

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Contouring Lip Shaper

Not the best for sharp precision, but perfect if you prefer a softer, blurred lip line. This feels more like a lip contour than a traditional liner, adding subtle depth without harsh edges. Slightly balmy in texture, it blends effortlessly and is ideal for easy touch-ups throughout the day.

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Rhode, Peptide Lip Shape Contouring Lip Shaper, Twist, $47 NZD.

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If 2026 has made anything clear, it is that lip liner is not going anywhere. From Nina Park Lips to sharp sculpted edges, the right formula should do all the heavy lifting. Consider this your cue to expand your collection!

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