In the world of beauty, some products go viral overnight, only to fizzle out when reality doesn’t meet the hype. Enter SHEGLAM’s affordable lip duo: the Bold Booster Plumping Lip Liner ($4) and Bold Booster Lip Plumper ($5). Totaling just nine dollars, this tag‑team promises creamy precision, non‑stop pigment, and a real plumping kick—all without leaving a sticky residue. We put them to the test on five editors, and the results speak for themselves.
Why a Lip Combo?
For many of us, filling in our lip line and adding a gloss is as instinctual as brushing our hair. A well‑chosen liner defines and holds color, while a gloss adds dimension and shine. But finding a liner that glides on smoothly without bleeding—and a gloss that actually plumps without feeling like a chemical burn—can feel impossible… until now.
What sets this duo apart?
- Creamy, rich pigment in the liner that doesn’t drag.
- Smudge‑proof, long‑wear formula—your carefully drawn line stays put through coffee, conversations, and commutes.
- Plumping action from both products—thanks to a gentle tingle—without turning your lips into overcooked sausages.
- Non‑sticky, nourishing gloss that layers beautifully over the liner and keeps lips hydrated.
SHEGLAM offers this dynamic duo in eight versatile shades, ranging from deep berry to soft nude, so you can mix and match to your heart’s—and lips’—content.
Meet the Testers
We handed off five duos—each in a different color pairing—to our beauty editors and let them loose on New York City’s windy streets, office snack breaks, and happy‑hour cocktails. Below, see each editor’s shade picks, first impressions, and honest verdicts.
1. Jamie Schneider, Senior Beauty Editor
- Liner: Berry Bold
- Plumper: Strawberry Fields
“I’m obsessed with that freshly bitten‑berry look, and this combo delivers. The liner in Berry Bold is creamy and blends flawlessly with a fingertip swipe. Strawberry Fields gloss gives an unbeatable mirror shine and just enough tingle to feel like it’s working. Hours later—after lunch, coffee, you name it—my lips still gleamed, and a faint pink stain lingered. Total win.”
2. Aniyah Morinia, Beauty Editor
- Liner: Mocha Muse
- Plumper: Latte Luxe
“I have full lips already, but I’m never shy about going bigger. Mocha Muse liner tingled just enough—no tears, just a gentle buzz. Latte Luxe gloss kept me looking polished through fierce wind and midday snacks. The metal applicator distributes gloss evenly, and my lip shape looks sculpted, hydrated, and fuller all day long.”
3. Emma Hughes, Social Media Editor
- Liner: Spice It Up
- Plumper: Cherry Gleam
“Liner is king in my routine, and Spice It Up is now my go‑to. Its cinnamon‑brown hue adds depth, while Cherry Gleam gloss transformed it into a lush crimson glow. The pair feels weightless but makes a statement, and once the shine faded, the tinted base still looked fresh. No sticky drag—just a glossy, lifted look.”
4. Sahara Clement, Branded Content Copy Editor
- Liner: Mocha Muse
- Plumper: Toffee Kiss
“I never thought I needed lip plumping—my lips are prolific enough! But this duo brought a new level of glossed‑up glamour. Mocha Muse provides a perfect outline, while Toffee Kiss delivers a soft coral sheen. The metal applicator tip is a bonus, distributing gloss evenly, and the harmless tingle convinced me it was working. Expect juicy, selfie‑ready lips every time.”
5. Emma Walsh, Beauty Editor
- Liner: Pink Slip
- Plumper: Blush Drizzle
“Pink Slip is the smoothest peachy‑pink liner I’ve tried—silky, pigmented, and long‑lasting. Layered with Blush Drizzle, my lips took on a soft, glossy glow perfect for spring. My only wish? A built‑in sharpener to keep that line crisp session after session. Still, for the price, this is lipstick magic.”
The Verdict
This $9 lip duo from SHEGLAM has proven its viral status is well deserved. Across shades and skin tones, our editors found it to be:
- Exceptionally pigmented
- Comfortably tingly (never painful)
- Long‑wearing (liner stayed put, gloss survived meals)
- Non‑sticky with a nourishing feel
Whether you crave berry intensity, a warm brown nude, or a pop of pink, these products deliver instant “just‑plumped” volume and a high‑shine finish that lasts. Ready for your most kissable lips yet? Your perfect lip combo is just $9 away—shop SHEGLAM Bold Booster Plumping Liner and Lip Plumper now and see your pout go from flat to fabulous in under a minute.
