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6 Editor-Approved Lip Combinations That Change the Game

Pucker up, these are the lip combos the L'OFFICIEL team can't stop wearing.

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Makeup trends have been taking over like never before, thanks to the viral power of TikTok. Beauty enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for the next big thing, from sculpted cheekbones to which blush color suits your skin type. One routine aspect that has proven to have serious staying power is finding the perfect lip combo. Whether it’s a classic lip liner paired with a glossy finish or a more elaborate mix of liner, lipstick, gloss, and even a serum, the possibilities are endless. With so many options to choose from, finding the right combination can feel like a challenge—but that’s where we come in.

Nailing the perfect lip combo is one of those beauty challenges that many struggle to get just right—no matter how hard they try. With endless shades, finishes, and formulas to choose from, figuring out what pairs well together can feel overwhelming. But L'OFFICIEL editors have you covered. Read on as our team shares the go-to lip combos we swear by.

Andrea Bossi, Digital Editor

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Ami Cole's Soft Shape Lip Liner in Midnight; Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil in Flesh 3 and Obsessed.

"I usually don't leave the house without a lip combo of some sort, whether that's a lip liner, lipstick, and lip gloss or a lip liner and two lip crayons. I've been leaning on the latter lately, thanks to my holy trinity of Ami Cole's lip liner in Midnight and two Pat McGrath's lip crayons. I line my lips with the deep brown liner. (Sometimes, to create an illusion of even more volume on my full lips, I'll only line the outer corners.) Then, I fill in my lips with a brown-nude color (in Flesh 3) before adding a hint of red (in the shade Obsessed) to the center. I learned this from McGrath herself, as she uses this aura lips technique." —Andrea Bossi, Digital Editor

Trinidad Alamos, Fashion Editor

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MAC's Lip Pencil in Stone; MAC's Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Blankety.

"Like pretty much every Gen Z-er, when Mac announced its collaboration with the ever-cool Gabbriette, I was immediately ready to add it to my shopping cart. The viral kit included three products: Mac's muted Lip Pencil in the shade Stone, the Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in the pinky nude shade Sellout, and the brow Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in its Simulation variant. 

"Since I wasn’t able to snag the coveted kit before it sold out, I decided to create my own version of the ultimate Mac lipstick and lip liner combination. While I was loyal to Gabbriette's choice of Mac's Stone Lip Pencil, I trusted my instincts and swapped in Mac's Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in the shade Blankety. Combining muted tones with a silky finish, this lip combo perfectly channels Pamela Anderson’s iconic ‘90s nude lip look." —Trinidad Alamos, Fashion Editor

Grace Clarke, Digital Associate

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Saie Beauty's Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil in Flirt; Makeup By Mario's MositureGlow Plumping Lip Serum in Bronze Glow.

"When I tell you I probably own over 80 lip products, I am, unfortunately, not kidding. Lipsticks, glosses, oils, and pencils... you name it, I've got it. After months of trying out the latest lip products I saw on TikTok or Instagram, I feel confident that I've settled on my favorite go-to lip combo. I like to shape my lips with a lip pencil without too much overlining, (or else I'll look ridiculous). I've fallen for Saie Beauty's Lip Liner 101 in Flirt. The shade is a bit richer than what I usually go for, but it's just pink enough to complement my cool undertones. The best part? It's stubborn (in a good way) and doesn't need constant reapplication.

"I pair it with a lighter gloss to add some dimension to my lips. A lipstick and gloss I keep finding myself going back to is Makeup By Mario's MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum. It has a thicker texture similar to lipstick but has the finish of a gloss." —Grace Clarke, Digital Associate

Allie DePinto, Social Media Director

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Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip Stain; Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Supersize Me; Westman Atelier Liquid Lip Balm in Ma Puce.

"My favorite lip combo starts with the classic Benetint Lip Tint by Benefit Cosmetics. I coat my lips in the tint and let it dry. Once dried, I then go in with my Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in the shade Supersize Me to complement the base color. Over everything, I wear the Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in the shade Ma Puce for a glossy finish and extra hydration." —Allie DePinto, Social Media Director

Maegan Trusty, Writer

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Tower 28's OneLiner Lip Liner in Draw Me; Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss in Coopa Cookie.

"As far as an everyday makeup routine, I often go for that 'no-makeup-makeup' look, which for me involves a hydrating lip balm and a lip gloss or lip oil on top of that. When I’m going out and looking for something more, I gravitate to a brown lip liner and light brown gloss. It's the classic look many Black and Latina women have worn an adjacent style for decades, and I enjoy doing my own spin on it.

"I have naturally full lips (thank you, genetics), so when I go in with my lip liner, it’s a matter of enhancing my lips. Tower 28’s lip liner in Draw Me, a chocolate brown hue, does just that. The liner, which also works as an eyeliner and cheek pencil, lays the perfect outline for the other products I layer on. Not to mention it’s hydrating, and little to no reapplying is necessary. A good brown liner achieves multidimensionality on the lips, which is why I choose a copper color gloss to go with it. Fenty Beauty’s gloss bombs are the best lip glosses in my opinion, and the gloss bomb oil gloss in Coppa Cookie is one of my favorites. I don’t usually reach for lip products that have glitter in them, but this one is an exception. It has a pronounced vanilla scent, and the best part? The gloss isn’t sticky or slippery like many tend to be." —Maegan Trusty, Writer

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Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil in Angela; Refy Lip Blush in Cinnamon.

"My favorite lip combo is the Makeup by Mario Ultra suede sculpting lip pencil in the shade Angela and the Refy Beauty Lip Blush in the shade Cinnamon. I like these two together because they are a kind of warm brick shade that brings necessary color to my thin lips without being overpowering for the daytime. While I am a big fan of a glossy lip, with my thin shape, I prefer something relatively matte, as I consistently over-line. This lip pencil and lipstick combination is my favorite because I'm a big advocate of cinnamon-toned lips being the perfect day-to-night shade that works well year-round. This combo is matte without drying my lips out and lasts throughout the day or night. (I like to match my cheeks to the orangey-brown color of my lips with the Saie Beauty Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush in the shade Cutie.)" —Danielle Jaculewicz, Writer

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