Subtle shifts in beauty: the rise of no-liner lip liners

The allure of no-liner lip liners lies in their undetectability – these pencils subtly amplify lips' fullness without revealing the product itself. I've perfected my lineup of natural-looking lip liners over years, considering myself an authority on the matter. Despite playful experimentation on the rise, no-liner lip liners remain essentials in frequent rotation, complementing bold eye looks or understated shades. As someone who's never subscribed to the 'clean girl' aesthetic, I know their value firsthand.

Expert recommendations for the best no-liner lip liners

Vogue's favorite options include Merit's Signature Lip Liner ($24), Rhode's Peptide Lip Shape ($24), Refy's Blur Liner ($24), Westman Atelier's Lip Shape ($34), Wonderskin's 360 Contour ($18), and Dior's Rouge Dior Contour ($35).