e.l.f.'s Cream Glide Lip Liner is a $2 creamy, semi-matte lip pencil. It launched in November 2023 with nine shades and now comes in 14, at the same $2 price, with a 4.7 star rating from 3,939 reviews on e.l.f.'s site.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | e.l.f. Cosmetics |
| Product | Cream Glide Lip Liner |
| Release date | November 2023 (9 shades at launch) |
| Price | $2 (USD), at launch and on e.l.f.'s product page as of September 21, 2026 |
| Availability | elfcosmetics.com |
| Shades | 14 today |
| Finish | Semi-matte, ultra-pigmented |
Shade Guide: What Are the 14 Cream Glide Shades?
e.l.f. lists these shades, with its own color descriptions:
| Shade | Color |
|---|---|
| Baddest Beige | Light neutral beige |
| Pinky Swear | Beige pink |
| Truth or Bare | Peachy pink |
| Cinnamatic | Pink cinnamon |
| Mauve Aside | Warm rose mauve |
| Fuchsia Forward | Fuchsia |
| Red Receipt | True red |
| That Merlot Tho | Soft burgundy |
| Plum & Get It | Blackened plum |
| Spill the Tea | Medium warm brown |
| Mocha Move | Neutral medium brown |
| Doppio Espresso | Rich neutral brown |
| Espresso Martini | Cool taupe brown |
| Dark Cocoa | Deep brown |
Which Shade Goes With Which Lip Color?
Our take: you can sort the range into families, which makes picking a partner for a lipstick easier:
- Nudes and pinks: Baddest Beige, Pinky Swear, Truth or Bare, Cinnamatic and Mauve Aside.
- Brights and berries: Fuchsia Forward, Red Receipt, That Merlot Tho and Plum & Get It.
- Browns: Spill the Tea, Mocha Move, Doppio Espresso, Espresso Martini and Dark Cocoa, five options for deeper lips or a defined brown-liner look.
e.l.f. describes the formula as one that "glides on" with high-pigment color, and says it works alone or as a base for lipstick.
Is It Worth $2?
The product page shows 4.7 out of 5 from 3,939 reviews. e.l.f. also used this liner in its limited-edition Marriage Material Lip Duo.
What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?
Confirmed: price, 14 shade names and descriptions, rating and finish are from e.l.f.'s current product page.
Not confirmed: the page we read doesn't say which of the 14 shades were the original nine, and it doesn't list a size or pencil type.
September 21, 2026 update: we re-checked the shades, price and rating. The price has not changed since the November 2023 launch, and the range has grown from nine to 14 shades.
Which shade do you line your lips with? Tell us in the comments.
