Gen Z has a wild way of disrupting everything we think we know about beauty. So if you thought eyebrow tints were only meant for your brows, they’re here to prove you wrong.
And that’s just what they’ve done. It turns out that you can use an eyebrow tint as a lip liner — and the results are pretty impressive.
The trend was started by TikTok user @Sacheu, who has long been a fan of using eyeliner to line her lips as it’s the perfect shade of nude for her look. That is until she discovered the Maybelline Tattoo Brow Gel Tint ($15.99 at Chemist Warehouse), which has since become her new go-to for perfectly lined lips.
How to pull off the lip liner hack
The process is simple: apply a thin line of the tint to the edge of your lips as you would a normal lip liner. Leave to set for 3 minutes before you peel it off. Once the ink is in place, take a makeup wipe or a cotton round dampened with micellar water and gently wipe the skin around your lips to remove any excess product.
Sacheu finishes the process with a nude lipgloss for “the perfect nude lip that’s not going to rub off”. This hack is the ultimate way to attain the ’90s-inspired dark liner, light lipstick look that actually stays in place. We recommend going in with a darker nude or brown-toned lipstick if you prefer a more natural look.
The challenge may come when you want to remove the product or the application process goes wrong (which, if you’ve ever tried to perfect your lip liner or a winged eye, you would know). You’ll need a whole lot of cleansing products on hand ’cause tints are meant to be long-wearing!
Our suggestion? Master the technique with a normal lip pencil or brush before going in with the brow tint.
Are you brave enough to give this trend a go?!
Main image: @ash_kholm
I wouldn’t ever do this. That product isn’t for the mouth area regardless of if it’s going inside the mouth or not!
Agree with you completely, @Izzy09. It disturbs me.
Am I BRAVE enough to give this a go? I’m brave enough to wear blue lipstick, but I wouldn’t be seen dead in a nude!
Same! The brown liner on my lips, nooooo eeek!
Interesting hack, not sure it’s for me, tho
No I’m not brave enough, it would look ridiculous.
I wouldn’t try it, just interesting how people have a fix for every “hack” .
Love the makeup look in the main imagine however this isn’t something I’m brave enough to try. I’d probably stuff it up and be stuck with the tint stain around my mouth for a few days and end up having to put my mask back on to cover it up 🤣
I’m sure she would look pretty with or without makeup.
Yes that is the difference between her and me -sigh !
I would definitely stuff this up then be in a world of trouble!
That would be me too !!
Would never do this. As brow stuff is brown. No way that colour goes onto my lips.
Wow, that’s a novel idea. The colours would not work for my complexion.
I like the idea but not sure I would do it properly. As I like deeper shades of lippy this would probably come out ok.
Where on earth do some of these ideas come from? Products designed for specific areas should be used for those area and not elsewhere – in my opinion.
Tik Tok isn’t something I trust.
good idea for those who use lipliners!
I’m not sure if i like that look at all – it reminds me of the ‘mutton dressed up as lamb’ look in my view : /
Nope. Brown liner/lippie should have stayed in the 90’s!
Certainly interesting.
Could’ve used a cleansing oil… Micellar waters only pick up dirt. I’m not following trends. Cue eye roll. Stuff that cannot be washed off easily: absolute pass. Not cute beyond your 20’s to be attempting these “trends”. We’re older and importantly, wiser.
Interesting concept, not sure if I’d try it.
Hmmmm, not for me. My hands are not steady enough and it would be disastrous!
Yeah I probably wouldn’t do this
No way!
Wouldn’t try this – ever.
Just nooo….
I like the hack about using eyeshadow as lip liner, but this looks like something I’d stuff up and wouldn’t come off lol
So many lip products available, no need to do this.
Great idea, but not one that I will be trying out
No way – unless I want to look like a clown.