Lip liner is no longer a dated pencil your mom pulled out of her bag every now and then.

Now it’s a powerful tool used by beauty influencers all over social media.

One of the hottest hacks right now has to be the “tight line” technique.

Red lip liner

It may not be beginner-friendly

Huda Beautycalls it TikTok’s lightning speed liner hack.

Another name for this beauty phenomenon is tight lining.

The tautness of the skin combined with a smaller canvas makes tight lining an incredibly easy hack to try.

woman applying lip liner

However, experts warn against seeingTikTok lip liner tipsas a “one-size fits all” situation.

Then use a tissue to lightly dab away any excess color.

You should never be afraid of touching up your lips after you’ve applied liner.

Even pro makeup artists say they keep touch-up tools at the ready when they’re applying lip liner.