The Best Lip Combos Ever, According to TikTok

Brown-Red Lip

We love a classic red lip as much as the next person, but sometimes, it just doesn't look right. If we've learned anything from TikTok, it's that a good lip liner can make all the difference. In this case, adding some brown to your red lip can add some dimension.

For this combo, Cathy Nguyen used the Morphe Color Pencil ($8) in the color Trendsetter and Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick ($7) in More Scarlet.

Glossy Rose

Alix Earle famously adores the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat ($25) in Love Trap, a peachy brown hue slightly darker than her lip's natural shade. When paired with a rosy gloss—in her case, Refy's Lip Gloss ($20) in Rosewood—the result is a warm, juicy pink lip that meshes with just about every eyeshadow look, from smoky to natural.

Black-Red Combo

TikTok also likes pairing a red lip with some black liner—even eyeliner if that's what you have handy. If you are attempting this look, stick to a liner with a waxy formula; a non-smudging liquid option will be much harder to blend.

This look features Juvia's Place Velvety Matte Lipstick ($15) in Perfect Red, Danessa Myricks Colorfix Glaze ($20) in Clear, and a black eyeliner from Zoeva Cosmetics though the exact formula is no longer available. But don't fret: There are plenty of alternatives available, and one commenter recommended that she switched over to the Pat McGrath Red Lip Kit ($90) to "elevate this already gorgeous red lip."

Fuchsia Berry

A deep, glossy berry lip with a hint of shimmer is all the rage right now—and we don't anticipate the trend going anywhere any time soon. To get the coveted look, as seen above on Uche Natori, line the lips with MAC Cosmetics' Lip Pencil ($24) in Nightmoth before layering Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Lip Gloss ($21) in Fuchsia Flex. The result? A multi-dimensional plum lip that is seriously stunning.

Natural Glam

If you aren't ready to commit to a dramatic red lip but still want to get a little more creative with your lip combos, a natural-glam look might be perfect. For this combination, combining MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil ($25) in Chestnut and Hourglass Velvet Story Lip Cream ($36) in Luxe make for a luxurious look that isn't overly complicated.

Cherry Cola Lips

"Cherry Cola lips," inspired by the brown and red tones in a classic cherry Coke, is a glossy and pouty lip look with a vibrant, flushed hue that lets your natural lips peer through. Kylie Jenner was an early adopter of the look, and TikTokers like @slaybyjess showed us how to get it. In this video, Jess uses a trio of products, starting with Colourpop's Lippie Pencil ($7) in CTRL before going in with Milani's Color Statement Lip Liner ($6) in True Red and finishing with NYX Professional Makeup's Fat Oil Lip Drip ($9) in Newsfeed.

Contoured Pout

If the casual use of eyeliner didn't already clue you in, a good lip look isn't only about your lip products. For a plumper lip, you can try contouring them with this combo of Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer ($20), Laura Mercier Longwear Lip Liner ($28) in Plumberry, and ColourPop Blur Lux Lipstick ($9) in CA Love.

Shiny Nude Lip

For this lip look, the magic is in the combination of NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil ($5) in Espresso and NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss ($6) in Caramelt—but TikTok also loves the shade Praline for a similar look. The general consensus about great lip liner recs? In the words of one commenter, "NYX lip liners are amazing, period."

Chocolate Lip

If you want a chocolatey lip (that doesn't look too much like you've scarfed down a Fudgesicle), this combo might be just the ticket. Combined, NYX Professional Makeup's Butter Gloss ($6) in Madeleine and ColourPop's Lippie Pencil ($7) in BFF Pencil 3 make for a gorgeous, buttery brown look.

Bratz Doll Look

Maybe one of the most unexpected lip combos on TikTok is lining your lips with a brown brow pencil and then filling them in with white eyeliner. The result is a gorgeous, natural-looking gradient effect—as long as you make sure to blend the colors out with your finger. "It turned out gorgeous on you," one wrote. Another commented, "[Y]ou look like a Bratz doll."

For this look, she used Go Brow Eyebrow Pencil ($8) in Ruby Kisses and Nicka K NK Bold Eye Liner ($3) in White. A top coat of clear gloss adds the perfect amount of shine to the ombre look, and the comments section agreed that there is something about this combo that just works.

Natural Everyday Look

Per one of TikTok's most popular makeup influencers Mikayla Nogueira, "The goal of an everyday lip combo for me is to bring out the natural pink of [my] lips." For this glowy pink effect, she used NYX Professional Makeup's Slim Lip Pencil ($5) in Nude Pink, ColourPop's Glowing Lip ($8) in Cockatoo, and NYX Professional Makeup's This Is Milky Gloss ($9) in Milk It Pink.

Peachy Nude Combo

This look makes use of two lip liners: first, L.A. Color's Lip Liner Pencil ($2) in Hazelnut around the perimeter of your lips; second, Morphe's Color Pencil ($6) in Richie to contour the bottom of your lip and Cupid's bow. After blending with a brush, e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Lacquer ($3) in Moody adds a peach-hued sheen.

And if nothing else, the gloss is worth trying out: One commenter wrote, "[I] have the elf lip lacquer in moody, too. It's THE holy grail."

Just-Kissed Color

This lip look combines two neutral colors for a gorgeous effect. Together, the NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil Creamy Long-Lasting Lip Liner ($5) in Brown and NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream ($7) in Cannes give your pout a freshly-made-out kind of look, and there's honestly nothing better.