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Finding a good-quality and affordable lip liner as a makeup-obsessed student on a budget is no easy task. Usually, I have to choose between average quality from NYX or e.l.f., or splurge and break the bank on high-pigment liners from MAC or MAKE UP FOR EVER.
But lo and behold, I’ve finally found the perfect lip liner that suits everyone, has insanely rich pigment, and costs next to nothing. And when I tell you where I found it, you’re going to think I’m kidding.
TIktok shop?!
I know. Normally, I’d be the last person to trust a makeup product from TikTok Shop. But after seeing so many people rave about this liner, I decided to take a chance—after all, it was only $5 (okay, $9.99 with shipping).
And let me tell you, this budget-friendly treasure gave me a full-on serotonin boost. Not only is it real, but it’s also genuinely one of the best unexpected makeup finds I’ve ever come across, and it’s super easy to buy. You can purchase the liner directly from TikTok Shop or Glamlite’s website.
So, how good can it possibly be?
As someone who loves makeup and occasionally treats myself to a $25 MAC liner, I can confidently say this pencil is just as good—no exaggeration. The pigment is incredible, smooth, and perfectly balanced between a dark red and light brown, a shade that flatters literally everyone. The color stands out just as much as the quality, a combination that’s rare to find in lip liners nowadays.
And no, this isn’t sponsored (I wish). I’m just ecstatic to have found such an amazing product for such a low price. It’s the little hidden gems like this that keep my makeup obsession alive.
You’ll literally be stopped in the street
To give you an idea of just how good this liner is, I can’t even count how many times people have asked me for my lip combo when I go out. Even random TikTok users comment on my videos, asking what I’m wearing, something that’s never happened with higher-end brands like Charlotte Tillbury’s Pillow Talk or Kylie Cosmetics.
The Chucky shade specifically is absolutely gorgeous and, in my opinion, the most uniquely stunning shade I’ve ever seen. Honestly, I don’t see myself buying any other lip liner after this one.
Below is what the Chucky liner looks like on me.
For reference:
- Lip Liner: Glamlite “Chucky”
- Lipstick: MakeupByMario Ultra Suede in “Brielle”
- Gloss: NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip in “Chillin Like a Villain”
Give it a try
You really can’t beat a top-notch $5 liner, especially if you’re a makeup fanatic like me. This has officially become my holy grail lip liner. If you’re tempted to try it for yourself, here’s the link:
And once again, no, this isn’t an ad—just me sharing a genuinely amazing and affordable steal, you’re welcome!