Like peanut butter and jelly, some lip liners, glosses, balms, and lipsticks feel like they were made to go together. Finding the best lip combos, however, isn't always that simple. It’s a process of searching for the right shades, proportions, and blending that works together and makes you feel your best.
There are many ways to find a good pairing — whether that’s trial and error, looking for shades based on your undertones, or simply letting someone else do the work for you. Many celebs and their professional makeup artists have already found some of the best lip combos out there. While you can reference stars who have similar skin tones and facial features as you, some shades just feel like they’re universally flattering. (MAC Cork, we’re looking at you!)
Below, we’ve gathered some of the best lip combos and colors spotted on celebs. Let this be your cheat sheet for finding your new go-to lip combo.
Kylie Jenner’s Lip Combo
Known for her lip kits, it’s no shock that Kylie Jenner is well-versed in the art of the lip combo. One of her most unforgettable concoctions has to be her shower lip combo. What better time to experiment with makeup than before a shower? The beauty brand founder shared that she used her own lip liner in the shade ‘Comes Naturally’ and topped it off with a glossy balm.
Hailey Bieber's Lip Combo
With her own Rhode lip peptide glosses and now lip shapers, Hailey Bieber has plenty of lip combo options. But one of her lip combos as of late involves a blush instead. She told Vogue that she's been using the Rhode pocket blush in the shade piggy over a smudged layer of the lip shaper in the shade twiggy.
Halle Bailey’s Lip Combo
The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid made mermaidcore a trend in the summer of 2023, and of course, it expanded to makeup. In the film, Halle Bailey wore a stunning yet subtle warm-toned pink blended into a deep, rich brown. Lucky for us, makeup artist Kat Ali revealed every single product she used on Bailey, including the stunning lip combo we were all itching to know while watching. As it turned out, the liner was the fan-favorite shade ‘Cork’ from MAC, and the lipstick was the celeb-favorite Chanel lipstick in 174 ‘Angelique.’ While the Chanel lipstick shade has been discontinued, Hourglass has a close alternative in the shade 'I'm Addicted.'
Beyoncé’s Lip Combo
Going to the Cowboy Carter tour? Why not use a lip combo approved by Queen Bey herself? Makeup artist Rokael Lizama shared that it was the ‘Alignment’ Lip Shader, ‘Lucero’ Lip Oil, and ‘Refined’ Velvet Creme Lipstick from the namesake Rokael Beauty.
Suni Lee’s Lip Combo
This lip combo is gold-winning. Since the summer 2024 Olympics, Suni Lee’s lip combo has gone viral a number of times. And for good reason! Her go-to’s, Make Up For Ever’s ‘Anywhere Caffeine’ lip liner and Olehenrikson’s ‘Citrus Sunshine’ peptide lip treatment, are visually stunning. Plus, the lip treatment is said to make your lips feel super soft.
Mikey Madison’s Lip Combo
This lip combo is Oscar-winning. For her esteemed portrayal of Ani in Anora, Mikey Madison wore Makeup by Mario shades ‘Almond’ and ‘Toasty,’ according to makeup artist Annie Johnson.
Emma Chamberlain’s Lip Combo
A dutiful brand ambassador, Emma Chamberlain told Teen Vogue that she opts for Lancôme’s Le Lip liner in the shade 387 and always gets very sweet compliments for it. Even though you can't get that lip liner anymore, Lancôme has a similar lip pencil: the Idôle Lip Shaper Pencil in color 36. Chamberlain also shared her love for the timeless fan-favorite Juicy Tube, much like Olivia Rodrigo.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Lip Combo
On the Eras tour, Sabrina Carpenter blessed us with a backstage GRWM and revealed her lip combo. It turned out to be the TikTok-viral NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip in the shades ‘Follow Back’ and ‘Scrollin’’ along with an NYX Slim Lip Pencil, a fan-favorite across generations.
Rosalía’s Lip Combo
Rosalía is another NYX lip liner fan. After we desperately begged her to share her lip combo on the internet for a little bit, she posted a tutorial, and it turns out that she opts for the affordable lip liner in the shade ‘Cold Brew.’ She tops it with Byredo’s ‘Earth Dust’ for her signature look. She tops it all off with Benefit Cosmetics’ Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint and a Kylie Skin’s lip oil.
Hannah Bahng’s Lip Combo
Hannah Bahng and rom&nd gave us a whole makeup collection that includes two lippies. Bahng actually told Teen Vogue how to combine the two products for a long-lasting and hydrating lip combo that’s also super chic. Apply her Glasting Melting Balm first and layer Juicy Lasting Tint over it, applying it to the center of the lip first and blending out.
