Best Lip Liners Under $10: Find Our Top Picks at Ulta!

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We all need a good lip liner, whether you like to over-draw your lips to make them look a little plumper or just like to have an outline before lipstick. In this article, you’ll find our list of the best budget-friendly lip liners at Ulta!

Key Takeaways

• NYX, Essence, LA Girl, Milani, L’Oréal, Morphe, Juvia’s Place and ColourPop all make affordable lip liners sold at Ulta.
• Retractable liners save you from hunting for a sharpener; waterproof formulas last longer.
• Pick a liner in the same color family as your lipstick, or a shade deeper for a more defined lip.
• Use pencils labeled for lips, and keep them sharpened and to yourself.

Lip liners have been all the rage, especially since a certain Jenner launched her Lip Kits (but the kits can be pricey). If you want something that will not only do the job but will have you looking amazing without costing a fortune… look no further. We have gathered all of our favorite lip liners that are not only great quality but affordable too!

Best lip liners under $10:

NYX

NYX has quite a few different lip liner collections available, which gives you options to find which applicator and finish are best for your lips. First is their classic Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner. This liner has a creamy, hydrating formula that is easy to blend and long-lasting. It comes in a variety of different colors, with different shades of pink, nude, and purple.

Similar to this one is their Suede Matte Lip Liner Pencil. It is a velvety soft lip pencil that can make your lips look fuller. Both pencils are very budget-friendly.

NYX also offers a waterproof pencil called Slide On Lip Pencil. When you apply this waterproof formula, it provides a rich, matte color to your lips that is long-lasting.

Retractable lip liners make it easy to use up all of the product without the hassle of having to find a pencil sharpener. NYX has one called the Retractable Long-Lasting Mechanical Lip Liner. It comes in 13 different lip colors with varying berry and nude shades. It has a creamy and hydrating formula that provides intense color and lasts all day.

NYX is killing the game again with an affordable waterproof retractable lip liner. This retractable liner has a smooth and creamy texture that is made to wear for eight hours. Similar to the other liners, it has a limited color selection of shades and includes a few darker shades as well.

Essence

Essence is known for its amazing yet affordable products, and of course it made our list. Our pick is their Extreme Lasting Eye Pencil, an eye pencil that some people also use as a liner; check that the label allows lip use, or choose one of Essence’s dedicated lip pencils instead. This product will leave you with a highly pigmented velvety silky finish that won’t smudge or feather. The only downside to this item is the limited color selection of nine shades that run more on the lighter side.

LA Girl

LA Girl is another affordable brand that is worth trying. First, we have their Perfect Precision Lip liner. This pencil applies smoothly and leaves your lips with a rich color. It comes in 15 different shades that include fun colors like neon peach, bright magenta, and even black.

Next is their Shockwave Lip Liner. It comes in 12 different colors, including bright neons and everyday nudes. It applies with full coverage with a gel formula made to last up to eight hours on your lips.

The last liner from LA Girl is the Ultimate Lip Intense Wear Auto Lipliner. This formula is smudge-proof and leaves a matte finish on your lips. It is long-lasting and is retractable! You can find this one at your local Ulta.

Milani

Milani has two different lip liners at Ulta. First is the Color Statement Lip Liner. This lip pencil comes in eight pigmented, long-wearing colors that have a lux matte finish. The second liner is a retractable pencil that comes in seven different shades.

The Understatement Lip Liner has a creamy formula that stays comfortable all day long. While both liners have a limited color selection, the shades are designed to flatter a range of skin tones.

L’Oreal Paris

L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Matte Lip Liner is one of the best affordable lip liners at Ulta in our opinion. It comes in eight different colors that include bright purple, pink, and even orange. The formula is creamy and comfortable while leaving your lips with a plumped matte finish. These pencils are made to match their Colour Riche Matte Lipsticks, so you can find the perfect lipstick to match!

Morphe

Ulta offers 10 shades of Morphe’s Lip Pencils. These liners are affordable, and availability can vary between online and in store. The formula is super creamy and glides on with pigmented color.

Juvia’s Place

Juvia’s Place offers a lip liner that is a bit pricier than the others we’ve listed. Their Lux Lip Liners come in six different shades. It glides on seamlessly and leaves your lips with a high-pigment, long-lasting color.

Colourpop

Last but not least is the cult favorite Colourpop Lippie Pencil. These pencils are super pigmented, long-wearing, and won’t feather while applying. Ulta sells this lip pencil in eight shades that are mostly pink colors with a couple of nudes.

You’re All Lined Up!

Expensive lip liners are a thing of the past. These affordable lip liners provide creamy, pigmented, long-lasting color without the high price tag. Head to your local Ulta store so you can have perfectly lined, kissable lips, and remember to keep your pencils sharpened and don’t share them.