Lipstick Pencil

Lipstick lip pencil has gained a lot of popularity in a couple of years. According to statistics, it takes 35% of sales of all decorative cosmetics for the lips. Many people still confuse such cosmetics with a contour pencil. Lipstick Pencil is an independent make-up tool that combines the capabilities, advantages of both lipstick and pencil. Not everyone understands what is so special about a lipstick pencil. It is worth trying to understand this in more detail.

Lipstick pencil is the perfect tool for summer makeup. It does not float, does not melt and is not smeared from the heat. The packaging is very convenient and practical. Lipstick in the form of a pencil is very easy to use: its application does not require any special skills.

When using a lipstick pencil, you do not need a separate tool to highlight the contour of the mouth. This lip balm is great for moisturizing your lips. Pencil lipstick is ideal for daytime makeup, as it naturally and softly outlines the lips, and makeup is not conspicuous. It gives the make-up look so fashionable today stylish negligence. Most pencils do not need to be sharpened. It is enough just to slightly twist the bottom of the case - and the pencil is ready for use again.

You can choose any type of pencil (based on your needs or wishes), because the range of such cosmetics is quite wide. Below are the types of lipstick:

• glossy - will give the lips a delicate shimmering gloss or a daring energy shine (depending on its purpose);
• matte - will help to give your make-up an elegant and most natural look;
• super resistant - does not dry out the skin of the lips and does not leave a feeling of tightness (unlike other persistent decorative products);
• actively moisturizing - lipstick pencil is considered the most gentle decorative lip product (in the presence of special moisturizing additives it will be indispensable for special care for delicate skin);
• thick-tipped pencil contributes to giving visual volume and perfect staining.

The color spectrum is limitless - from delicate and elegant to the brightest and boldest shades. "Caramel Cheesecake", "Berry Sorbet" - each woman will be able to choose the perfect shade for any situation.

All major manufacturers of decorative cosmetics have several lines of lipstick pencils. They differ in types and color spectra. It is worth taking a closer look at several brands that are both popular and not yet very well-known to the general public, as well as a brief overview of their lipstick pencils.

Nars is a company created by a French stylist. It is popular due to the high quality of its products, but the release of two types of lipstick pencil "Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil" and "Velvet Matte Lip Pencil" turned out to be a failure for her. Poor quality, poor durability, matte (for some reason, having a satin) finish, traces - also a very high price.You couldn't expect a defeat from a luxury brand. Such lipstick needs to be sharpened, which is not typical for cosmetics of this format. The price of this product is about 1600-1800 rubles.

"Air Kiss" from Faberlic - "Glossy Stick Air Kiss" series. It has a beautiful, bright palette and affordable price. Such cosmetics are easy to apply, they moisturize well, leaving a gentle and pleasant feeling on the lips. Persistence is very low - with any action, the lipstick-pencil disappears from the lips without a trace. Although the marks will remain on everything that your lips touch, even on your teeth. Price - up to 200 rubles.

Following the luxury brands, Oriflame, the Swedish network giant, also releases lipstick pencils, and two series at once - "Explosion of Color" and "The One". None of them has won the hearts of fans - despite the rich palettes and remarkable durability. Failures are due to too loud, but never fulfilled promises of the manufacturer. "The One" was positioned as a caring stick with actively moisturizing ingredients, but in practice its "super moisturizing" was not confirmed. With its rather high price (570 rubles), the product did not live up to expectations.

The "explosion of color" displeased fashionistas with this very "explosion" - consumers believe that the colors are too bright (according to some, even vulgar). The gloss is too oily. The rod does not extend, it will have to be sharpened. Due to the soft texture of the lipstick pencil, this is quite difficult. Even the low price (169 rubles) cannot justify so many shortcomings.

Maybelline Color Drama". Advantages: ease of use, delicate texture, rich pigmentation, affordable price, contains moisturizing ingredients, resistance.Disadvantages: a poor palette (presented only in the most popular colors), a thick pencil (it is difficult to draw the contour of the lips, you need to sharpen it).

"Shimmering Silver" is one of three festive shades released by Yves Rocher in a limited edition. Users note active and effective skin hydration and beautiful shine. The lipstick is not pigmented, but beautifully emphasizes the natural color of the lips. Longevity is good - even after 3 hours of wear, a significant part of the glitter remains on the lips. The price is about 500 rubles.

Catrice presents two types of lipstick-pencil - "Matt Lip Artist" and "Cream Lip Artist". "Matt Lip Artist" is available in 8 shades, stays on the lips for 6 hours and absolutely does not dry the skin. "Cream Lip Artist" has a very delicate creamy texture and provides perfect coverage. The reviews note the high quality and durability of the product. The price is approximately 350 rubles.

Nyx "Ombre Lip Duo" - an innovative product from a manufacturer of professional cosmetics. Double-ended two-color pencil. The lighter side with a thick lead is positioned as a lipstick, and the dark side with a narrow shaft is a lip contour. When applied correctly, it creates a fashionable ombre on the lips, turning from dark to light tone. Ideal for both creative and classic make-up. It is highly pigmented and very resistant - it stays on the lips for up to 8 hours without overdrying the skin. Price - 750 rubles.

Famous Finnish manufacturer Lumene offers fans "Raspberry Miracle Lip Sorbet" - lipstick pencil in 8 different colors. The quality varies markedly depending on the shade - for example, red gives the most saturated and lasting color, but beige will have to be applied in several layers.Longevity is not great, lasts about 2-3 hours. Sequins, which are present in all shades - for an amateur. The price is about 350-400 rubles.

Ever Beauty is a Sudanese manufacturer of decorative products that is not well known. At the same time, his "Kiss Velvet Stick" is awarded with various enthusiastic epithets - "find of the year", "personal stylist", "for such a price - just the best gift". Lipstick pencil is presented in three colors: pink, burgundy and brown. From the advantages of the customer, they note the good quality, durability and low price of the product, and from the disadvantages - inaccessibility (it is very difficult to get it in Russia).

Golden Rose presents "Smart Lips Moisturizing" and "Matte Crayon" - lipstick pencils with a very delicate texture. The composition contains tocopherol (vitamin E) - to nourish and moisturize the skin of the lips. This lipstick is smoothly and pleasantly applied to the skin of the lips, softens and protects them from aggressive environmental influences and ultraviolet radiation. The palette is not bad, the durability is average (about 4 hours), the application is easy, usually the lips are stained from the first layer. Unfortunately, it also needs to be sharpened. The price is pleasant - no more than 150 rubles. Reviews recommend.

"Precision and Color" by Avon - product of medium quality and medium durability. Lipstick with large and rough sparkles, for an amateur. Price - 250 rubles.

Eveline offers a budget tool of excellent quality - "Lovers Rouge". The palette has quite beautiful tones, the lip coating is translucent, with a delicate gloss, durability up to 3-4 hours. Excellent hydration, ease of use and affordable price have contributed to the popularity of "Lovers Rouge". The price is in the range of 130-180 rubles.

Bourjois and his "Color Boost" delight women around the world - due to high quality, UV protection SPF 15, pronounced moisturizing effect and absolute non-stickiness. The only drawback is the poor palette - there are only six shades in the line. The price is around 500 rubles.

You should choose a lipstick pencil, focusing on your own preferences, the condition of your lips and financial capabilities, since the range is simply huge. Be sure to read the composition of the cosmetic product before buying, checking it for the presence of harmful and beneficial components. Do not buy an expired product.

The use of lipstick-pencil does not require any special skills - it is the easiest to use decorative cosmetics. Before using it, it is recommended to apply a balm or hygienic lipstick. You may need to apply several layers for a more intense make-up - depending on the degree of pigmentation. If your lipstick pencils are thick, you can use the Huda Beauty Contour Pencil to define the lip contour more clearly.

The surest way to find out if a particular remedy is right for you is to try it yourself, but this comes with some risk. Before making any purchase, it is worth getting acquainted with various reviews and recommendations from consumers who are already familiar with the product. Of course, it often happens that reviews differ - after all, how many people, so many opinions. However, they will still help to paint a picture and draw some conclusions.

An overview of lipstick pencils of various brands is in the next video.