The 8 Best Lip Crayons for an Effortless, Hydrated Pout
Lip crayons are some of the handiest lip products to keep around. They’re nearly impossible to mess up—even if you’ve mastered lip liner—and their buildable tints mean you can customize your lip color to your look. With so many shades and finishes available, you have endless options to line, fill, layer, and blend.
Effortless application and adaptable lip colors are just some of the perks of using lip crayons. The chubby little sticks often include skin-nourishing ingredients, like moisturizing shea butter and hyaluronic acid, making sure your pout isn’t just pretty, but hydrated too. There’s not much more you could want from a lip product, so we don’t blame you if you start building your collection now. Ahead, check out the best lip crayons that do it all.
1. HAUS LABORATORIES Le Monster Lip Crayon Lipstick
Forget just lip crayons—this may be one of our favorite lip products ever. We were pleasantly surprised with how much we liked this product, but it truly checked all our boxes. What we loved most was how smoothly it applied to our lips and the moisturizing feeling it gave us. We could have kept applying this all day, but we didn’t have to since the color of this lip crayon has major staying power. We’re stocking up on every shade.
2. REINA REBELDE Bold Lip Color Stick
Looking for a matte lip color that doesn’t bleed into fine lines or give you that dry, cracked feeling? Try this bold lip color stick, which has reviewers raving over its buttery application and pigmented shade. “Every single product I get from REINA REBELDE is an instant classic in my collection,” writes one Ipster. “This lip product is a dry, yet creamy formula that feels breathable yet long lasting.” We’d have to agree—we found this lip crayon comfortable to wear throughout the day, making it one of the few matte lippies we’ll keep in our constant rotation.
3. HONEST BEAUTY Lip Crayon Demi Matte
For a juicy pout, look no further than this coral lip crayon. Formulated with jojoba seed oil, murumuru and shea butters, this product left our lips feeling deliciously hydrated. We were a little surprised by the finish, which we found to be less demi-matte and more glossy, likely because of its moisturizing ingredients. That aside, however, we loved the lightweight feel of this lip crayon, and how smoothly we could slide it on. We’d recommend throwing one of these in your purse for when you need a nourishing lip product that packs a bit of color.
4. LUNA BY LUNA COSMETICS Lip Crayon
Your search for the perfect everyday lip product ends here. A satin finish makes sure this lip crayon glides across your lips when applying, and despite its light pink hue, you get quite a bit of color payoff. While we did have to reapply this lip crayon throughout the day, only a small amount came off when we were eating and drinking, leaving us with a base lip color that still made an impact. We love that it feels smooth and moisturizing when sitting on our lips; the affordable price is a nice bonus.
5. MORPHE Lip Crayon
Applying darker lip shades can be tricky, especially if you struggle with lip liner or tracing your mouth shape. This lip crayon takes out all the stress with a shape you can use to line and fill your lips with ease—and if you accidentally stray outside the lines, the blendable formula makes sure you can wipe away any mistakes. The result? A long-lasting, burgundy lip color that looks less like a wine stain and more like a statement-making glam that means business.
6. SUGAR COSMETICS Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick
It might be daunting to reach for any product labeled as “matte as hell,” but this lip crayon delivers a velvety, lightweight finish. While we didn’t find it particularly hydrating, it didn’t leave our lips feeling dry or flaky like other matte products have. It’s also one of the longest-lasting and best lip crayons we tested, and though the formula fades and transfers ever so slightly, it leaves behind a stain so your pout stays colorful.
7. TRÈSTIQUE Mini Matte Lip Crayon
Grab this mini lip crayon while you still can. Everyone who tries it (including us) seems to be obsessed with this gorgeous nude color, and reviews on the TRÈSTIQUE website have begged for restock after restock. We can see why, since the staying power of this lip crayon is unreal, leaving a super creamy (yet still matte) pout that lasted all day. We’ll definitely be repurchasing this product (and maybe even stocking up in other colors).
8. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Lip crayons come and go, but this NARS version is forever. One reviewer calls this “an all-time top lip product,” since it really does outshine even the best lipsticks and glosses. Its buildable color lets you decide if you want a sheer look or a highly pigmented one, making it super versatile for any occasion. This lightweight lip pencil also has amazing lasting power, and we found we rarely had to reapply throughout the day. Need we say more?