New Year calls for new makeup looks, and one of the best and easiest ways to elevate your beauty routine is by adding a new lip combo. The right shades of lip liner and gloss or lipstick give lips a plump and fuller look, complementing your face. To help you out, we have listed down the best lip combos you should consider trying this season. Disclaimer: This article contains the writer's opinion. Readers’ discretion is advised.
1) ColourPop Best Besties Lip Kit

For beauty lovers who love nude lip shades, the ColourPop Besties lip combo is a great choice. The set includes a Lippie Pencil in BFF 2, which is a warm brown shade, and an Ultra Glossy Lip in the It Girl shade. The limited edition duo is made with Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, Japanese sumac, and yuzu. One can get it for $12 from Ulta Beauty.
2) PAT McGRATH LABS liner and LUST GLOSS

PAT McGRATH LABS is famous for its high pigment and quality products. Combine their Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil in the shade Garnet Glow with Lust Gloss in the shade Bronze Divinity. The lip pencil has a dark brown color, and the gloss has a balm-like texture with a glossy finish. Combined together, they give a fuller and plump nude lip shade. The liner retails for $45 on Sephora, and the gloss retails for $29 on Blue Mercury.
3) Twilight: New Moon x Colourpop You Can't Trust Vampires Lip Duo

Inspired by the vampire red color, this lip duo is a part of the Twilight New Moon x ColourPop limited edition collaboration launched in January. The set includes Power Pout Lipstick in Vampire Royalty and Lippie Pencil in Vampire Laws shade. The products are transfer-proof and stay on the lips for more than 8 hours without any smudging. One can get it from Ulta Beauty for $16.
4) HUDA BEAUTY Bombshell Lip Liner and Liquid Lipstick Set

The lip combo includes Liquid Matte Lipstick in the shade Bombshell (pinkish nude) and Lip Contour 2.0 pencil in Bombshell Pinky Brown. This shade is perfect for people with pale skin or olive skin tone. The products give full coverage with a matte finish that doesn't transfer. The liquid formula is vegan and cruelty-free. One can purchase the limited-edition set for $39 from Sephora.
5) Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit in Dolce K

Kylie Cosmetics is famous for its bestselling lip kits, especially the nude sets that are long-lasting and give a matte finish. The Dolce K set offers a nude-ish brown color that is great for medium to deep skin tones. The formula is paraben-free, vegan, and clean, safe for all skin types. One can also pair it with lip oil for a nighttime look. The kit retails for $52 on the Kylie Cosmetics website.
6) Tarte maracuja juicy lip plump primrose duo

If you want a lip combo that offers rosy lips, go for this lip duo from Tarte, which includes Maracuja Juicy Lip Liner and Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Gloss. The products are made with maracuja oil, hyaluronic acid, and a superfruit complex that prevents lips from drying and adds nourishment. The duo is available on Sephora for $39.
7) Maybelline Lifter Liner + Lifter Gloss Lip Holiday Gift Set

Maybelline has launched a new lip duo holiday gift set that includes Lifter Gloss in Silk shade and Lifter Liner Lip Liner in Cross The Line shade. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day and gives a brownish-pink shade that looks great with a no-makeup makeup look. One can purchase the set from Ulta Beauty for $14.99.
8) Fenty Beauty Two'Lip Kiss and Extra Thigh Lip Duo

Combine Trace’d Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner in the shade Extra Thigh (cool brown) with Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in the shade Two'Lip Kiss (light peach) to get a glossy nude shade. The liner retails for $27, and the gloss retails for $34 on Fenty Beauty's website. Both products are highly pigmented and last for a whole day.
9) Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit in Kylie

Get Kylie Jenner's pouty lips with the Kylie Shade Lip Duo, which combines a pigmented lip liner and creamy matte lipstick that claims to keep the lips soft. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free. For the Barbie-inspired pink lips look, top it off with lip gloss. One can purchase the set from the Kylie Cosmetics website for $52.
10) Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set

One can't go wrong with the best-selling Pillow Talk lip duo set. Coming in a mini size, it retails for $30 on Sephora and includes Lip Cheat Lip Liner and Lipstick. The product is made with orchid extract and lipstick tree for extra nourishment. One can choose from Pillow Talk Fair, Pillow Talk, Pillow Talk Medium, and Pillow Talk Deep depending on their skin tone.
11) Kosas Plump & Juicy Lips Trio

The set includes Hotliner in Infinite (warm pinky brown), Wet Stick in Tropic Bliss (cool rosy mauve), and Wet Lip Oil in Unhooked (creamy rose beige). The products are made with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and konjac root that keep the lips moisturized and prevent drying. The result gives shiny and fuller lips, perfect for photos and parties. One can get this limited edition trio for $52 from Sephora.
12) Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit in Mary Jo K

The Mary Jo K lip combo from Kylie Cosmetics gives a red lips look that is perfect for glam makeup. Be it celebrations or festivals, it keeps the lips looking fuller and stays without smudging on the lips for up to 8 hours. One can get it for $52 from the Kylie Cosmetics website.
13) Elf Glow Up Lip Bundle

Get the affordable lip trio from e.l.f. Cosmetics, which includes Cream Glide Lip Liner in the shade Pinky Swear (Pink Beige), Glow Revier Lip Oil in the shade It's Giving Guava, and Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen in the shade Pinky Out (Light Nude Pink). You can combine two products or three depending on your preference of finish. The set retails for $18 on e.l.f.'s website.
14) MAC Tiny Treasures Mini Lip Duo in Neutral

If you're someone who likes switching your lipsticks every now and then, try out MAC's holiday-exclusive gift set that comes in a mini size and gives a smooth and creamy finish. The set includes Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick and Lip Pencil in neutral shades that go with all skin tones. The set comes in gold packaging and retails for $24. One can get it at a discounted price of $14.40 from MAC's website.
15) MAC Tiny Treasures Mini Lip Duo in Red

The $31 value set from MAC is now on discount for $14.40 on MAC's website. It comes in a classic MAC red color and includes Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick and Lip Pencil. The products are highly pigmented and last for a long time. After applying, it doesn't dry your lips and keeps them shiny for up to 8 hours.

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