I Tried Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat Lip Liner And Instantly Fell In Love

We put Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review. 

Lip Liners are common must-haves in the makeup bags of many. It can be the culprit behind your signature look, it can give you that extra boost of confidence on a date night, or it can make you just a little more put together when you’re running out the door in the morning. I’m a firm believer that the backbone of a good lip is a great lip liner, which is why I was more than excited to try the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner. Its smooth texture is meant to provide a seamless application for a more defined lip. So could this product be worth the hype?

Read on for my review.

About My Lips: Seasonally dry

My lips can be a hassle depending on the season. During warmer months, I rarely deal with dryness, which makes it a great time to experiment more with lipsticks, tints, or glosses. The fall to winter transition is often stressful and requires constant applications of lip balms and lip masks to keep them soft. So, if I want to wear lipstick in the winter, I prioritize investing in a brand that prides itself on its moisture.

How to Apply: Accentuate what you want

To apply the lip liner, I first took a general look at my lip shape to identify the look that I wanted to go for. I have a fuller lower lip, so I wanted to accentuate my upper lip just a little bit more and give the bottom lip more definition. The product glided across my lips without much effort. It was smooth but not smooth enough to the point where it could get messy. I paired the shade Hot Gossip with my go-to lipstick and added a little bit of concealer around my lips to set everything in place.

The Results: Hello fuller pout

I knew the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner would be good considering one is sold every 2 minutes (according to 2019 global brand sales data), but I didn’t expect to feel like I had unlocked an alter ego.

I was slightly concerned that it would dry my lips out throughout the day, but it never did. I used this product on a relatively stressful day that required multiple cups of tea and coffee, but to my surprise, the liner stayed on the whole day. It was refreshing to know that between getting work done, running errands, and having multiple in-person conversations I didn’t have to worry about the product coming off or smudging.

The Value: Pricey, but worth it

This product sells for $24 which is a bit on the pricey side for just a single lip pencil. You can certainly get lip liners for cheaper. I wish they had a larger shade selection that allowed for more playful colors but the product follows through on what it says it does, which is a green flag for me. 

Charlotte Tilbury also claims to be vegan-friendly, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and cruelty-free. They also do not sell their products in countries where testing on animals is required, which is a plus.

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NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner ($4): Available in 48 colors, the NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner comes at a lower price point of about $4. Similar to Charlotte Tilbury, this lip liner has a smooth matte application that is both vegan and cruelty-free.