Desperate for a lippy that’s easy to apply and leaves you still looking like ‘you’ — but just a little bit more put-together? Say hello to your lip’s new BFF – the lip crayon. Crayons are fun. And cute. But they’re also really seductive. Here’s why:
1 They’re so easy to use
Can you swipe a balm across your lips successfully? Congratulations. You’re a pro at using a lip crayon already!
2 They’re lipstick-slash-balm-slash-gloss
Think of them as the ‘BB cream’ of the lip category. They add colour, hydrate and last as long as a lipstick, without having to layer.
3 They’re very ‘Kate Moss’
We DO love precise, perfectly applied lipstick, but there’s no denying that a crayon’s casual, slapdash vibe looks effortlessly cool. In a way it feels more modern than a lipstick or a gloss.
4 They come in every finish
They can be sheer or opaque; matte; glossy; satin; balm or stain. In fact, you’ll find it hard too choose between finishes because you’ll want them all.
5 They’re everything you love about gloss (but none of what you hate)
The pretty sheen they leave behind looks much better than a sticky layer of goopy shine.
6 Some don’t even need a sharpener
When the tip gets low, all you have to do is twist the bottom and the rounded, smudgy end you want appears. A sharp tip is antithetical to their appeal – and a bit too close to a lip liner.
Looking for more lipsticks textures to try out? Why not opt for matte – here are 5 mattes we absolutely love! Or maybe you’re wanted to dry something dark and decadent, like these berry hues.
