Glo Skin Beauty Suede Matte Lip Crayon - Demure

A matte lip color in pencil form, for full color that stays exactly where you put it.

Why it works

Matte and comfortable are often seen as opposites, and usually with good reason: a matte color lasts a long time because it contains little oil, and that is precisely what makes lips dry. Glo solves this by suspending the matte pigments in shea butter and mango seed oil, fats that keep the lips soft without causing the color to slide. It also contains an antioxidant complex with vitamins C and E and plant extracts, which protects the lips against external influences.

The texture is velvety and matte. The color delivers full coverage in one layer, does not smudge, does not bleed into the fine lines around your mouth, and barely leaves a trace.

About this shade

Demure is an earthy mauve: a purplish pink with brown undertones, giving it a muted and calm appearance. Fully opaque, like all colors in this range, but it remains close to a natural lip tone. A shade that works for both cool and warm skin tones.

For whom

For those who want a color that lasts through a long day without needing a touch-up every hour: a workday, a party, or an evening that runs late. If you have fine lines around your mouth, matte is often the better choice because it is less likely to bleed than gloss. If you have very dry lips, this will not be your first choice, unless you apply a balm underneath.

How to use it

Outline your lips first and then fill them in completely; otherwise, you will see a line when it starts to fade. After applying, blot with a tissue and add a second thin layer. That second layer is what makes it last for hours. Use light pressure, as the pencil is softer than it looks, and sharpen it with a pencil sharpener. Blended onto the apples of your cheeks, it also works as a blush.

A final tip

Matte is often discouraged for those with dry lips, but I think that’s a bit too reductive. It’s all about what you put underneath it. Gently rub your lips with your washcloth in the shower, let a balm soak in for about five minutes, blot away the excess, and then apply color. That’s how I do it in the treatment room too. One honest thing you should know: a matte color highlights every flake that is still there. It hides nothing; it just adds color to what is already there. That is why those five minutes beforehand make such a difference.

Are you unsure if this color is right for you? Feel free to send me a message, and we can check it together.