For some reason, these lip crayons from Natasha Denona caught my eye.
I just had to have them! I love the idea of just throwing on a bit of color with a pencil, especially for day wear, these days.
If you’re anything like me, you usually end up smearing lipstick over your face, teeth, or hands at the best of times. Or perhaps you are prone to your lipstick bleeding.
Well, these creamy matte lip pencils may be just what you are looking for.
There’s something about a no-nonsense nude lip color that gives you the definition and color you need, but in an understated, classic way.
So let’s take a look at the new (ish) Natasha Denona I Need A Nude Lip Crayon collection.
Natasha also recommends that you pair the crayon with a gloss or lipstick over the top if you like. Perhaps you want to check out some of my favorite Korean Lip Balms for this look. I think they’d pair beautifully!
The Classification
The range of nude tones in this collection is broken down into two main groups:
1. Neutral Pinks
2. Neutral Beiges
I like this classification because it makes it very easy to discern which grouping you may prefer, or a good starting point to work out which pencil or pencils may work best for your complexion.
And from the NP or NB label, they are further identified by a simple number system that I explore at the bottom of this post.
How to Choose the Right Shade for Your Skin Tone
With Natasha’s background as a makeup artist herself, it’s no surprise that she is active in sharing knowledge and educating her customers. Natasha herself provides the following advice when it comes to selecting the right nude lip product for your complexion.
If your own skin tone is Neutral to Cool – choose Beige Nudes
Or, if your own skin tone has a Yellow Undertone – try Pinks
And if your own skin tone is Warm to Orange Tone – take Your Pick!
Basically, what she is recommending is all about contrast. And complementing. Choose a color that both contrasts and complements your own skin tone and underlying complexion color.
The level of lightness or darkness of the crayon is left up to your own personal taste.
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Pros:
- quick and easy application
- subtle and natural color options
- the pencil feels really in your hands
- gorgeous rose gold packaging (yes, I’m a sucker for packaging!)
- matte finish
- smudge and budge-proof once it has set
Cons:
- the pencil tip can become blunt very quickly (apply the lip line outline first!)
- some shades are quite brown-toned – if products oxidize on your lips, stick with the pinks!
- may take some trial and error to find the right color for your skin tone
The Texture
The Natasha Denona I Need A Nude Lip Crayon goes on with a super smooth and creamy feel.
Once on the lips, it has a slightly tacky feel, and at this stage, it’s difficult for me to resist smacking my lips together as if to dry the product (even though it’s not really in need of drying).
Soon the tackiness passes as the product sets on the lips. And once this has occurred, it is quite difficult to shift the product at all.
The Ingredients
While each color of the range has a slightly different ingredient list (check here for a full ingredient list) it’s worth knowing the following about the crayons:
- Vegan
- D5 Free
- Talc Free
- Mineral Oil-Free
- Fragrance-Free
- Cruelty-Free
- Made In Italy
My favorite color of the entire range is in this set – NB5 Layla. I love it! Perhaps in summer, when my skin may be slightly darker than a skin tone version of translucent blue that it currently seems to appear from spending over 8 months indoors!!!
Shade by Shade – The Entire Natasha Denona “I Need A Nude” Lip Crayon Range
Neutral Pink Tones
Check out the pink tones within the range.
np 0.5 cleo
Neutral Pink Shade
np 2 ilona
Medium Neutral Pink Shade
np 2.5 liyan
Neutral Pink Shade
np 3 julia
Medium Dark Mauve.
p3 nina
Medium Dark Mauve.
p5 gaia
Medium Dark Mauve.
p6 emily
Pink.
p7 renee
Pink.
Neutral Beige Tones
nb1 michelle
Light Neutral Beige.
nb2 Noa
Medium Neutral Beige
nb3 dana
Medium Cool Neutral Beige.
nb3.5 Storme
Neutral Beige.
nb4 naya
Dark Warm Neutral Beige.
nb4.5 Luna
Natural Beige.
nb5 Lala
Deep Neutral Brown.
The Verdict
I feel like these lip products may easily become part of my daily routine.
It’s a big draw card for me to be able to apply something quickly and easily.
And these crayons are certainly quick and easy. Once you have found your color, that is.
It’s interesting just how challenging it can be to get a nude lip liner tone right on yourself. But once you have it, they are great for day and night, or just to make yourself feel presentable around the house each day.
And with that, there’s only one thing left to say – do you have your nude lip crayon?
Go out and get it!