lip liner trend
/lɪp ˈlaɪnər trɛnd/
CommonThe resurgence of overdrawing lips with liner as the focal point of a makeup look, rather than just as a base for lipstick.
The trend involves deliberately visible liner, sometimes in a contrasting shade or applied beyond the natural lip line. It references 90s and early 2000s aesthetics, which adds a nostalgic or retro layer.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the lip liner trend has me buying 8 shades i didn't need | The trend drove a lot of product purchasing. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | lip liner with no lipstick is back and it looks so much better than i expected | The bare-liner look works better than anticipated. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | brown lip liner + clear gloss is the combo of the year | This specific liner and gloss combination defines the current trend. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | we went from matte lips to glass lips to full overdrawing with liner, at least it's interesting | Lip trends have cycled through distinct phases in a short time. |
Use it when
- Describing the recent return of lip liner as a statement product.
- Talking about overdrawing lips or using liner without lipstick.
- Discussing early-2000s or 90s beauty throwbacks in makeup.
Do not use it when
- You mean traditional liner used only to prevent feathering or define the edge.
- You mean a full bold lipstick look where liner is just prep.
Variations and related forms
Lip liner trend vs glass lips
lip liner trend
Lip liner trend is about definition, edge, and a bolder shape. The liner is the focal point.
glass-lips
Glass lips are about shine and texture. The gloss is the focal point, and definition is secondary.
Origin and context
Lip liner was widespread in the 90s and early 2000s, then fell out of fashion as matte lips and later glossy minimalism took over. It returned as a trend around 2022-2024, partly driven by nostalgia content and partly by the shift away from heavy foundation-focused looks.
- First seen
- 1990s
- Confidence
- high
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