My Lip Color Stays Put All Day Long When I Use These Peel-Off Lip Liners
As someone who's been faking the look of lip injections with various lip tools for years, there's only one product I've found that truly delivers the color and staying power I've been searching for: peel-off lip liner.
I'm not the only one excited about this innovation, either. Celebrity makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran says, 'It's something I haven't seen in my 13 years as a pro makeup artist—a new approach to lip liners that completely reinvents the way we approach lip color.' Similar to your favorite peel-off face mask, these lip liners apply as a liquid, dry down for a few minutes, and when gently peeled off, reveal a clean, stain-like outline. You can leave your fresh liner as is or top it with your go-to gloss or lipstick. Either way, the color will cling to your lips for hours.
'As someone who's always on set and needs products that perform under pressure, I love that they offer long-lasting definition without the need for constant touch-ups,' Jaikaran adds. 'It's the perfect marriage of innovation and artistry, and it speaks to K-beauty's focus on performance and fun in one step.'
If you're looking for a lip liner with serious staying power, crisp definition, and a surprisingly satisfying application process, you're in luck. Ahead, we've rounded up the four best peel-off lip liners available.
Chances are, you've seen this liner in hundreds of TikTok GRWM videos. The Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N isn't just viral—it actually lives up to the hype. 'Sacheu's peel-off lip liner is at the top of my list for its precision applicator, long-wear formula, and versatile shade range,' says Jaikaran. 'It gives a bold, defined look that truly lasts.'
Shades: 10
Amazon rating: 3.8/5
An ELLE editor says: 'I'm a lip stain fanatic, and the precision and color payoff of the Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N makes it my absolute favorite. I like to line my lips (and sometimes completely cover them) with shade Muah-ve when I'm about 90 percent done with my makeup to ensure it fully dries down. After five to 10 minutes, the liner easily peels off in one satisfying piece and leaves behind a clean, pigmented stain that lasts the test of time.'—Emma Aerin Becker, associate beauty e-commerce writer.
Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel and Reveal Lip Stain Kit comes in 18 shades—all of which apply as a shimmery dark blue liquid. After just 10 to 45 seconds of wear, simply spritz your lips with the activator spray and watch the blue peel right off. Underneath, you'll find a stunning, smudge-proof shade of pink.
Shades: 18
An ELLE editor says: 'This peel-off lip stain may be intended for all-over use, but it easily doubles as a lip liner with precise application. Plus, it works so fast. The blue pigment stains your lips in less than a minute, so you can peel away the extravagant shade to reveal a gorgeous pink flush in no time.'—Emma Aerin Becker
At just $10, the Revolution Beauty Lip Shift Ink provides a precision outline and powerful pigment that can easily last from morning to night. The extra-thin brush and matte finish make this peel-off lip liner the closest to a classic pencil.
Shades: 5
Ulta rating: 3.9/5
An ELLE editor says: 'Right off the bat, I love how thin the brush is on this one. I have to be a little more careful while applying to ensure my lines are straight, but the precise payoff is totally worth it. The shades are much more subtle than other brands (Nude Talk is my go-to), but I happen to love the natural finish. I've worn this liner through full meals, multiple beverages, and long hours, and it rarely ever fades.'—Emma Aerin Becker
Smooche recently reformulated and repackaged their viral Stick & Stain to be smoother, sleeker, and more natural than ever. Fortunately, the easy application is the same: paint on, wait 15 to 20 minutes, and peel to enjoy 12 hours of smudge-proof color.
Shades: 4
Smooche rating: 4.8/5
A Smooche reviewer says: 'Tried this on and it's so beautiful! Very natural yet gives you great lip contouring effect. Pairs well with my fave lip gloss, super nice!'
First and foremost, Jaikaran says to 'always start with clean, exfoliated lips to ensure an even stain.' Once your lips are scrubbed clean, 'using a steady hand, follow the natural lip line, slightly overlining where you want extra fullness.'
The key is to apply in one smooth, even layer; if it's too thick, it may peel unevenly, and if it's too thin, you won't get enough color payoff. 'I recommend letting it set fully before peeling,' Jaikaran adds. You'll want to leave it on for at least 10 minutes. 'Patience here ensures crisp, smudge-proof edges.' This timing should leave you with a soft yet vibrant stain that enhances your natural lip shape.
Peel-off lip liners work by depositing a pigment-rich formula onto the surface of the lips. 'Once they are applied, the liquid film adheres to the lip and allows the pigments to set and bond with the skin's surface layers,' explains Jaikaran. It's similar to a lip blushing tattoo effect but without the commitment—just beautiful, buildable color that stays put.
Jaleesa Jaikaran is a celebrity makeup artist based in New York City.
As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, ELLE.com is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, Emma Aerin Becker consulted a celebrity makeup artist to learn about the best peel-off lip liners. She also tested them out, read through countless customer reviews, and evaluated each product on their unique features.
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The convo turns flirtatious, but John doesn't want to hook up if it means conflict after. It doesn't take much for him to throw in the towel though, and soon these divorcés are necking at the bar. Belly is pretty tipsy and emotional and starts telling Taylor how much she loves her and how thankful she is for her effort as a maid of honor. She finds out that Taylor isn't the reason Laurel showed at her bridal shower. Then, Conrad walks around the corner. Belly reflects on how Conrad always seems to show up just when she needs him and remembers an incident where she lost track of time on a shopping expedition as a kid after insisting she could be on her own. In the flashback, Conrad is looking out for her, and she suspects he still is now. But when all the guys appear, her smile is for Jeremiah. As the fellas continue on their bach, Belly stops Conrad to ask about the bridal shower. He admits he talked to Laurel, but won't take credit. She asks why he did it, and he says because it was important to her and on her wedding day, he thinks she should have 'everything she ever pictured.' Steven and Denise show up and Taylor poaches Denise for the bachelorette night. Belly is shook and decides to deal with bad feelings by eating a weed gummy. Things are about to go off the rails. Jere's friends are trying to convince him to go overboard and go to Bali and just in general show he is an unreliable life partner. Only Conrad seems aware of the potential repercussions, but his mild warnings rub Jere the wrong way. He gives Conrad a pointed speech about how he and Belly will be taking care of each other now and they are family. Taylor tries to chat up Denise and brings up having dated Steven. Denise makes a comment about Taylor 'tying him up into knots' and it gets less friendly. Denise says Steven would never see her romantically, but Taylor generously states she pictures Steven with a girl like Denise. She encourages her to call him. 'I just want him to be happy,' says Taylor, making herself very unhappy. Steven bails to hang with Denise, leaving Conrad as the only co-best man standing. Jere throws booze all over him. On the dance floor, Belly keeps thinking of Conrad and their best moments together. She tries to shake it off, but the weed gummy has taken control. In the bathroom, she starts confessing to Taylor that Conrad has done so much for her over the years. She starts panicking about how quickly the wedding is coming and how it is not her dream. The only thing she ever used to picture at her wedding was Conrad. She ends up confessing that she and Conrad spent Christmas in Cousins together and it was the beginning of her doubts about Jeremiah. She still hasn't told Jere and seems to think now she has to, which Taylor tries to discourage. Nothing happened! Belly admits she is really high and they decide to go back to the house. At the bachelor party, Conrad finds out about Jere's infidelity in Cabo and is about to go ballistic before his brother starts barfing up the entire night. Conrad leaves in disgust. Jere is still barfing by the time they get home, leaving Belly solo on the beach. Taylor receives them in horror, feeling even worse after realizing Steven is still out with Denise. Taylor gets a call from Lucinda and admits that Denise is a great match for Steven and says that she doesn't want to hang onto him if he doesn't want her. She ends up insulting her mother, calling her 'clingy.' Taylor's machinations have indeed pushed Steven and Denise together and she invites him to her room. However, they run into Lucinda at the inn before sharing a kiss, where Lucinda has been nurturing her hurt feelings with alcohol. Steven ends up helping her to her room, listening to Lucinda confess how much she wants good things for Taylor. Drunk Belly thinks she's meeting Jere on the beach, but finds Conrad there, of course. Weakened by all the night's revelations, Conrad invites her up into the intimate wooden overlook. He actually badmouths Jere, talking about how drunk his brother was, and Belly defends him. She is about to leave when Conrad tells her that Jere cheated in Cabo. It's not news to Belly. But it is surprising to Conrad that she is still marrying him. What is acceptable to her is unacceptable to him. 'You're not the kind of person who would take that from a guy,' he tells her. Once the dam breaks, Conrad lets out everything he's been keeping in, questioning the entire wedding. Finally, he apologizes and admits his only actual issue is just that he still loves her. 'I don't think I'll ever get you out of my system,' he tells her. 'You will always be there, here.' Belly is skeptical, saying he is just reacting to the marriage. But Conrad denies it. She tells him it is too late and that saying this now is 'fucked.' But Conrad keeps going, now in tears. He reveals everything he has kept to himself for four years, explaining how he broke up with Belly so he wouldn't keep hurting her. But the summer of close proximity broke him down. When he sees her, all his other life plans are ruined. He loves his brother, but hates seeing them together, and he hates himself for doing this now—but he needs her to not marry Jeremiah and be with him instead. 'You will never be what Jere is to me,' Belly tells him coldly. 'He is my best friend and he doesn't take it away when things get hard.' She concludes, 'You and I were never anything,' before walking away down the beach. Belly throws one more look over her shoulder before falling down on her knees and sobbing. When she gets back to the house, Belly finds Jere passed out on his bed and doesn't join him. She finds Taylor and shares her bed. Her best friend notes Belly never got to meet up with Jere and that she was on the beach a long time. Taylor guesses Conrad was out there, too. Belly asks just to sleep for now, crying. Conrad sits alone outside, haunted by his own confessions. Yay! Wedding in two days!
