The thousand dollar question- Do we need lip crayons? Well, in short, yes. They are practical, multifunctional and easy to store. Now, for those of you who are still living under a rock, lip crayons are tinted balms or lipsticks that come in a super-adorable crayon form. Like lipsticks, they come in various textures like matte, semi-matte/velvet matte, glossy and metallic. 

You must be thinking, "Why not just buy lipstick?" Consider this- You are on a brunch date with your friends. Apart from the food, what's the one necessary thing? Yes, photos! Now, most lipsticks cannot survive a heavy meal. So, a touch up is necessary. Lip crayons, on the other hand, do not fade away completely. Instead, they leave behind an excellent stain so that you can enjoy your photo time with your friends without worrying about re-applying. Sounds convenient, right? 

You can buy the best lip crayons in the market all under one roof at Purplle-India's one-stop-shop for your makeup and skincare essentials. Let's talk about these crayon lippies in detail.

Why are lip crayons better than lipsticks?

First of all, they are much more precise compared to lipsticks. How? They come with a pointed tip that helps you line and fill up your lips effortlessly without any faux pas. This means you have to carry lesser products since they double up as liner and lipstick. With traditional lipsticks, it's always a tricky business!

Secondly, most lip crayons have an extremely hydrating formula that glides on your lips. Packed with natural moisturisers like coconut oil, kendi oil, these crayons help to amplify thin lips without seeping into lip cracks. You can also try some lip scrubs to exfoliate your lips and cleanse them.

Crayon lipsticks are very smooth to apply and are fuss-free products. Moreover, most of them contain jojoba oil and shea butter, which are highly nourishing for your lips. Now one can argue some lipsticks also have these ingredients. Yes, but they cost a bomb which is not the case with lip crayons!

Also, the retractable design of lip crayons is much more economical compared to lipsticks and lip pencils. There is no chance of breakage or wastage due to sharpening, as with lip pencils.

Lastly, no matter how light the colour, lipsticks cannot be layered much. However, you can layer them up with lip crayons to build up the colour further or even use them as a base for lipsticks.

All in all, they are simply the more economical and less messy option to traditional lipstick. So, which one are you choosing?

Different ways to use a lip crayon:

1. Use them as a base for your lipsticks/lip glosses. This gives you dual protection and increases the staying power of your lipstick as well.

2. You can use them as a cheek tint and even as an eyeshadow. Dot some product on your cheeks and blend it with a sponge or beauty blender. This will instantly add a flush of colour to your cheeks. Are you feeling more adventurous? Lather some of that crayon on your eyelids and spread uniformly. Voila! You have got makeup on a budget!

Steps to apply lip crayons:

• No matter what kind of lip product you are using, chapped/cracked lips is never desirable. Always make sure that your lips are properly exfoliated and moisturised.
• Line your lips with the help of the pointed edge of your lip crayon.
• Keep the crayon’s angled tip flat against your lips and fill your pout.​
• Now, you are ready to rock your day!

Our Recommendations:

1. Purplle Lip Crayon-Nude(2.8gm)- ​

Packed with an enriching formulation of rice and rice starch, this product glides effortlessly on your lips to lend a matte finish. Don't worry about eating and drinking, as its smudge-resistant and transfer-proof formula ensures that the colour stays on!  

2. Maybelline New York SuperStay Crayon Lipstick(1.2gm)-

Formulated with innovative Elastic Ink Technology, this lip crayon easily glides on your lips and stays on for a solid 8 hours! Now ain't that huge? It has a rich matte texture and comes in perfect travel-friendly packaging.

3.  Lakme Enrich Lip Crayon(2.2g)-

Infused with the goodness of cocoa butter, shea butter, and olive oil, this crayon from Lakme is to die for! Apply on thin lips for a complete and luscious look. The formulation is rich matte, but it doesn't dry you out. One swipe of this creamy matte crayon, and you can see a huge colour payoff.

4. SUGAR Cosmetics Plush Crush Cream Crayon Lipstick-

Enriched with Vitamin E, collagen and hyaluronic acid, this lip crayon easily glides and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your lips. It also contains pomegranate fruit extracts to add that dose of hydration and moisture boost to your lips.

5. Faces Canada UltimePro Matte Lip Crayon(2.8g)-

The perfect matte and shiny texture for partygoers, this lip crayon from Faces Canada is everything you need! You will only need a single swipe of this hugely pigmented crayon, and it will stay comfortably on your lips for hours. In addition, it can sustain light drinks and snacks.

Keeping your lips healthy also helps the product to blend well and give glam look. As you can see, lip crayons are a big step up from regular lipsticks, and they are indispensable for the women-on-the-go. Now, you can shop for crayons and other makeup essentials from the Purplle mobile app. We, at Purplle, are always committed to delivering your orders on time with cash-on-delivery services pan-India except in some TierII cities. 

So, what are you waiting for? Place your order now!