Glossier Just Dropped Lip Liners in 8 Your-Lips-But-Better Shades

In the chaos of the beauty world, finding a staple brand you can count on is a must, and for many, that brand has been Glossier. Since its launch a decade ago, followers have stuck with the brand for its low-maintenance products and strong community. The brand knows what its fans want—case in point, it just brought back its much-requested O.G. Balm DotCom formula—and always delivers.

On June 7, the brand is listening to its community once again, and is dropping highly-requested lip liners. There’s no denying that beauty is in its lip era, so it makes sense that Glossier would want in on the fun, and a curated set of liners to pair with the brand’s already beloved glosses, lipsticks, and balms feels like a natural next step.

Ahead, everything to know about the Lip Line Enhancing Pencils, plus our honest reviews.

The Inspiration

There’s an age-old adage that your perfect “my lips but better” shade is the same color as your nipples, and Glossier’s Lip Line Enhancing Pencils draw from this sentiment. The brand wanted to create shades with the same depth and dimension as real skin, including the nipple. “Each shade takes into account that no natural lip color is ever one note—they are warm, cool, rosy, brown, and everything in between,” says the brand in a statement.

No matter your skill level, applying lip liner makes you feel like a true artist—there’s something so fun about literally drawing on your lips and creating different combinations with gloss and lipstick. So, Glossier is making sure there are plenty of shades to choose from. The pencils come in eight neutral shades: Hold, a baby pink; Graze, a tawny peach; Buff, a toasted almond; Grip, a medium cool-toned rose; Flush, a cognac shade; Bit, a warm mauve; Nip, a rich walnut brown; and Bare, a dark chocolate.

The Formula

In addition to the natural, dimensional shades, Lip Line boats some impressive wear claims. Per the brand, the pencils are water- and smudge-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about re-applying in between sips. With summer around the corner, you can rest assured knowing your lip combo will stay locked and loaded during sweaty days. Despite the long-wear powers, the creamy formula glides on smoothly with no tugging, and hydrates lips with jojoba oil and fractional quartz.

Like any lip liner, you can wear it by itself or pair it with your favorite lip gloss. What’s more, the brand is also dropping a German-engineered sharpener with steel blades made specifically for the pencils.

Glossier Lip Line Lip Enhancing Pencils

The Reviews

Jasmine Phillips, social media editor

“I’m in my lip combo era and Glossier’s Lip Line makes a great addition to my everyday makeup look. I’m wearing the shades Bare and Flush which provides a neutral pigment and creamy finish.”

Ali Webb, associate editor

“I tend to have an array of glossy, sheer lip products in my bag at all times during summer, and Grip is the ideal neutral pink liner shade to complement most of these without overthinking it. The formula glides on super smoothly and is an incredibly wearable option for when I want a bit of definition without looking overdone.”

Eden Stuart, editor

“These lip pencils are creamy—they glide right on—and pigmented, which are the two main criteria I have in this category. So I’m a fan! While the shade selection, which consists primarily of pinky-neutrals and browns, is definitely fabulous for those who prefer a natural look, I’m hoping they add a few redder tones to the mix.”