You might find it surprising to know that elf discontinued their liner collection several years ago, and they are just now bringing back some options. The old lineup was a retractible pencil with a brush on the opposite end. Now, it is time to meet elf Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner. While we do not get a brush, we do get a triangular tip that comes in seven necessary shades. This in-depth review includes swatches to aid you in finding your favorite colors, as we figure out if these liners work.
Details & Claims
First, I will discuss where you can buy the liners. For access to all seven shades, you need to shop elf’s website. Amazon and Ulta offer six shades, while Walmart has five, and ASOS has four. The price of drugstore makeup can vary by retailer, but these average $4 each.
In short, these are considered to be 2-in-1 lip liner pencils that can be used to sculpt and/or fill in your lips. Which, you can accomplish with any pencil.
To go deeper, these feature a unique triangular tip, as pictured below, to help you with precision. The semi-matte formula should give long-lasting, intense pigment. In one swipe you should see full-coverage color that glides on with a creamy formula. The packaging is a retractible pencil with no sharpening needed, nor are extra tools included.
Swatches & Shades
I am not the best when it comes to swatching with precision, but the triangular tip is very handy. The formula is smooth enough to glide over my skin with one swipe, full-coverage pigment. Below are the seven shade names along with the swatches:
- Soft Pink
- Light Brown
- Mauve
- Deep Brown
- Red
- Hot Pink
- Plum
Soft Pink
Light Brown
Mauve
Deep Brown
Red
Hot Pink
Plum
Review
For starters, I find the finish to be 100% matte, not semi-matte. Luckily, they feel smooth on the lips and never get dry or crusty. They do glide over your lips easily without tugging or skipping. The triangular tip is highly innovative and great for precise work!
Since I have never met a lip liner that I disliked, I tested these by wearing them as my lip color one day. They are long-lasting, as the formula has virtually little to no transfer. You do get full pigmentation in one swipe. I am also pleased by the shade range. The seven starter shades should match a lot of lip colors, and I do hope to see them expand on the range.
If you are in the market for a new lip liner, you will not be disappointed by these! The 2-in-1 claim is a bit silly since any lip liner can be worn as a lip color. You should feel confident using these to line, to fill and to wear on their own, or to wear as a base to another lip color. A lot of beauty gurus like to wear these as a base for the elf Glossy Lip Stain line, and I agree that they are beautiful for that!
Shop The Liners
These are perfectly good matte lip liners from the drugstore. They by no means provide a “fillers” effect, but the unique triangular tip gives you all of the precision that you need to line or to completely cover your lips. Are lip liners a must-have in your beauty routine? Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
