Glo Skin Beauty Suede Matte Lip Crayon - Sahara

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

Why it works

Matte and comfortable are often seen as opposites, and usually for good reason: a matte color lasts a long time because it contains little oil, which is exactly what makes lips feel dry. Glo solves this by carrying the matte pigments in shea butter and mango seed oil, fats that keep the lips soft without letting the color 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 applies fully in one swipe, does not smudge, does not bleed into the fine lines around your mouth, and barely leaves a trace.

About this shade

Sahara is a toasted beige nude: warm, sandy, and more brown than pink. It tones down your natural lip color rather than enhancing it, which creates a very calm, earthy effect. Beautiful on warm skin tones. On a very cool or pale complexion, it may look a bit washed out.

For whom

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

How to use it

First, trace the outline and then fill in the entire lip; otherwise, you might see a border as it fades. After applying, blot lightly with a tissue and apply 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 little tip

Matte is often discouraged for those with dry lips, but I think that is an oversimplification. It is all about what you put underneath it. Gently rub your lips in the shower with a washcloth, let a balm soak in for about five minutes, blot off the excess, and only then apply the color. That is how I do it in the salon, too. One thing you should honestly know: a matte color highlights every flake that is still there. It hides nothing; it puts color on what is 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.