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The 10 Best Lip Crayons That Will Basically Change Your Life
For every occasion, there is an appropriate lip product. For dinner dates or girls nights out, I turn to my beloved lipsticks for a pop of color. For running errands around town or a lazy day at the beach, a coat or two of my favorite balm will do the trick. But for pretty much all the other moments of my days, I opt for a lip crayon. Here's why: it's the perfect mix between a lipstick, a balm and a gloss. It goes on smooth and can soothe a dry lip, but still gives just the right amount of coverage and shine. The best part? It actually tends to last longer than all of my other lip products. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it's absolutely a beauty game changer. If you haven't hopped aboard the lip crayon train yet, it's time to get going. Here are 10 lip crayons to shop right now.
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NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil , $27, Sephora
This is a lip crayon must have. NARS knows a thing or two about rich pigments, which is exactly what you’ll get in this lipstick-meets-liner jumbo-sized crayon. It’s enriched with emollients, vitamin E, and silicone, leaving a super creamy and matte finish on your lips.
Sonia Kashuk Lip Crayon
Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon, $8, Target
If you’re on a budget, you simply can’t go wrong with this more inexpensive alternative. It’s arguably just about as good as NARS’ version — delivering a similar rich and velvety color — at 1/3 of the price.
LipSurgence matte lip tint
Lipsurgence , $24, Sephora
For those looking for a product that offers lighter coverage, consider this lip tint that hydrates like a lip balm, but leaves a subtle, lasting color, like a lipstick. Plus, it’s made with all-natural, cruelty-free products.
Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, $17, Macys
You may have tried Clinique’s first iteration of the Chubby Stick, which likely left you disappointed with barely any color on your lips. But I promise you, their second version won’t disappoint. With a new formula, the new Chubby Stick Intense Balm still nourishes, but delivers a super pigmented color on your lips.
e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick, Summer Nights
e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick, Summer Nights, $2, Jet
This lip gloss stick literally costs less than your morning latte, so there’s no excuse to not swing by the drugstore and try it out. It goes on really light, so it feels more like a tinted balm than a full-on lipstick.
Avon Ultra Color Lip Crayon
Ultra Color Lip Crayon, $8, Avon
According to its users, this liner-meets-balm-meets-lipstick delivers long-lasting color without feeling cakey or dry. Sounds pretty much perfect.
Nyx Cosmetics Jumbo Lip Pencil
NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Lip Pencil , $5, NYX
Line your lips perfectly while infusing them with color with this thin-tipped, jumbo lip pencil from NYX.
Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm
Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm, $14, Amazon
If you like your lip color with a hint of sheen, consider this affordable option from Pixi.
Topshop Lip Bullet
Topshop Lip Bullet, $10, Top Shop
Unlike most other lip crayons, this version from Topshop has a fine tip applicator, which helps create a more precise line around your lips.
Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm
Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm , $6, Amazon
I hate to pick favorites, but I’m going to anyways. (Hint: this is my favorite). From its price point to its full-bodied coverage, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Revlon’s ColorBurst Matte Balm. It soothes, tints and lasts all day long. What more could you ask for in a lip crayon?
