Or contour. I fought it for the longest time, rejecting all kinds of contouring, until age caught up with the volume of my lips. Now, it’s all about lining with intent.

Or contouring my lips.

I see Hailey Bieber doing it all the time, although overlining is a bit much for me. I liked the idea of Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape, but not the consistency or the price tag for something that disappears.

Honestly, anytime I really want a product but don’t feel like spending a lot, I search Korean beauty brands on Amazon and find something similar, usually better. I stumbled on lilybyred’s Smiley Lip Blending Stick. Six shades, each prettier than the last. Leaning pink. Leaning warm. Leaning cool. It contours and blurs and, better yet, lasts a good amount of time. They might need to add one or two deeper shades, but this stick is pretty nice.

I got shade 03 Be Happy With Me because the swirly swatch looked cooler than 04 Giggle With Me. It’s $12.99. How could I not try it?

I absolutely be happy with this pencil.

lilybyred Smiley Lip Blending Stick, 03 Be Happy With Me, $12.99