How to Wear Brown Lip Liner - Maybelline

LIP LINER 101

HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER

WITH CARLY FISHER
  • ICYMI: the 90’s are back and the makeup aesthetic is nothing short of rad. Celebrity makeup artist Carly Fisher walks you through how to apply the iconic nude lip the right way, using her secret weapon: Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liners in deep brown shades. Discover how to master the trend below.

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HOW TO USE LIP LINER

Watch Carly Fisher line her lips for a 90s nude lip look.

  • 01 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR SHADE OF BROWN LINER

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR SHADE OF BROWN LINER

    Start by choosing your perfect shade of brown or nude lip liner. Our Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liners come in 21 awesome, long-lasting shades.

  • 02 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 2: SMILE TO APPLY

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 2: SMILE TO APPLY

    Smile so your lips are stretched out and apply your liner, starting at the cupid's bow. Smiling ensures you cover your entire lip.

  • 03 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 3: FILL & BLEND

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 3: FILL & BLEND

    Next, fill in the outer corners of your lips with the liner and blend with your fingertips. Do one section at a time.

  • 04 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 4: DECISIONS, DECISIONS

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 4: DECISIONS, DECISIONS

    You can leave your lips lined and matte as a final look…or you can apply lipstick.

  • 05 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 5: CREATE A COOL CONTRAST

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 5: CREATE A COOL CONTRAST

    If you want a contoured, pouty look (très 90’s!), apply a shade of lipstick that’s lighter than your lip liner. Apply to the center of your lip and blend out with your fingertip.

  • 06 HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 6: MAKE IT MONOCHROMATIC

    HOW TO WEAR BROWN LIP LINER STEP 6: MAKE IT MONOCHROMATIC

    If you prefer a monochrome lip look, choose a lip shade that’s highly pigmented and matches your lip liner. Apply your lip color all the way up to your lip line.

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