Max Factor Universal Lip Liner Review

I received the lip liner pencil along with the Max Factor Velvet Matt Lipstick to trial just recently which was a nice surprise as I did not expect a lip liner too.I have never really been one to wear lip liners as I have felt they are just too hard and messy to apply and me not having the most fullest of lips,felt it a waste of time so when I saw the Max Universal colourless (yes that is correct) Lip Liner I jumped for joy.Wow! a lip liner that can be used with any shade of lipstick and will match any skin tone,this is awesome,no more messy mistakes and no need for a heap of liners that you end up buying just to match your lipsticks.This lip liner was easy to apply and it did help keep my lipstick in place,I had no bleeding,feathering or any smudging.I love how it contains natural ingredients such as Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E which are known for their moisturising and nourishing abilities.If you follow the tips suggested above you can not go wrong when using this lip liner.

I was delighted to receive this lip liner with the matte lipstick - mostly I am lazy about lining and this is the first neutral-coloured one I have seen. Small in length, the product makes for easy fit into a compact.

I applied it fully over the lips and followed with the lipstick which seemed to remain intact longer than without the liner. Next time I just edged with liner, again a good result, especially when it came to accuracy, although the infill did wear off quicker.

I expected the centre to "roll up" and was a little bemused it needed sharpening the conventional way, pencil sharpener or kitchen knife! Neither was totally successful for me, perhaps I need practice. However, I have persevered and although my sharpening efforts are nowhere as tidy as the original I still get good results by using this liner.

I had the chance to review this little magic stick with the matte lipstick . Hand in hand these two go! If you are looking for a lip liner that goes with any shade of lipstick this is a must. It's clear I'm color , smoothly goes go and easy to remove . I will be using this alot now I know it exists !

This lip liner pencil came with the Max Factor Velvet Matte Lipstick which I was fortunate to be given to trial. I was very grateful for both, as I love Max Factor products.

It is a thin gold pencil with a clear cap. The product is clear.

I went to the Max Factor website to read the instructions, which are to start at the cupids bow use little strokes to outline the edge of the lips, then fill in the centre using the side of the pencil. Blot off any excess then apply lip colour. On application, it gives my lips a soft, waxy feel, but then my lips feel dry quite quickly after applying the product.

I have to say, the pencil wears down fast! It is easy to sharpen though.

Next I apply my lipstick, which glides on quite easily and evenly.

The product states that it works by holding lip colour in place and prevents bleeding, feathering and smudging. And it does do that very well. I do have trouble with bleeding, due to my age, so finding a way to use lipstick to stop it from bleeding is a boon!

As to whether I’d use it again? Well, it does do what it says it will do, so that’s very good. I will keep using this one, but in future I’d like to try a coloured one for contrast.