Sometimes a regular lipstick just won’t cut it. In today’s post, I’m sharing my honest lip crayon ranking for everyone who loves the look of a bullet lipstick, but needs the ease of a pencil.
Honest Lip Crayon Ranking
Lip Pencils are an awesome alternative to a traditional bullet lipstick
6 | Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color in Xicana ($16.00, CF)
I received the Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color in Xicana* for free after attending Beautycon NYC. The shade is a deep, brown-tone that is stunning, but not something I reach for as often as other lip products on this list.
5 | NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Pecan ($4.50, CF)
The NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Pecan is a beautiful, creamy mauve-nude color. This lip pencil provides a pigmented, glossy satin finish. Also, I’d even consider the color a close dupe to Bite Beauty’s Glace Lip Pencil. However, the NYX Jumbo Pencil is not as long lasting. Sadly, this classic NYX product was discontinued sometime in 2019 or 2020.
4 | Nudestix Intense Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm in Siren ($24.00, CF)
The Nudestix Intense Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm is a newer lip formula to the brand. Instead of the traditional matte finish, the gel lip color provide a glossy shine. The shade Siren* is a vibrant, high shine red.
3 | Bite Beauty – Matte Creme Lip Pencil in Glace ($24.00, CF)
The Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Pencils are a highly pigmented, long-lasting, comfortable formula. Additionally, the shade Glace is a stunning mauve-toned nude that I love to reach for on days when I want a look that is simple, but still put together.
The original Glace formula was discontinued in 2019. However, the brand brought back this iconic shade in its new Vegan formula.
2 | NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella ($13.50)
NARS’ lip pencils have been staples in my collection since I first began wearing high-end makeup. In fact, the shade Cruella* is one of the only lip products (aside from lip balm) that I’ve ever repurchased.
It is such a classic, deep red that is flattering on so many skin tones. Also, it never makes my teeth look yellow!
1 | NudeStix Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in Vintage ($24.00, CF)
As a whole, Nudestix makes one of my favorite lip crayon formulas. In general, the brand’s products are pigmented and long-lasting. Most importantly, they are matte without looking flat or feeling drying on the lips. Although not my typical shade, the matte lip pencil in the shade Vixen* is a unique vampy neutral that adds an instant touch of glamour to any look that I create.
Lipstick Collection Ranking Swatches
Final Thoughts on my Honest Crayon Collection
Were you surprised at my little honest lip crayon ranking? Compared to the size of my nude and red bullet lipsticks, I own so few lip crayons. Overall, I enjoy lip pencils like the ones mentioned above due to the way that they provide bullet lipstick quality with lip pencil precision.
Also, lip crayons are a great way to to simplify your makeup routine. Products like the ones mentioned above can be easily worn on their own, without the need to apply a lip liner.
However, I noticed that my lip crayon preferences differ from my bullet lipstick preferences. More specifically, I prefer cream or satin bullet lipsticks whereas I prefer matte lip crayons. Go figure!
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What do you think about the shades included in my honest lip crayon ranking? Do you prefer creamy or matte finishes? Please let me know in the comments below.