Beauty Maybelline Ink Crayon Guide: Precise Lip Color Tips, Tested
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
Crayon technique basics
Start with balmed, blotted lips. Sharpen the tip first. Outline the cupid's bow. Draw the lower lip line. Fill in with back-and-forth strokes. Press lightly for even color. Blot once with tissue. Apply a second thin layer. This builds lasting color. The technique is simple. Practice makes it fast. Balm first. Blot well. Balm blocks. Sharpen tip. Fresh point. Outline bow. Cupid's. Lower line. Draw it. Fill in. Back and forth. Press lightly. Even color. Blot once. Tissue. Second layer. Thin. It builds. Lasting color. Technique simple. Practice. Fast. Master basics. Then experiment. Bold looks. Await. Mastering the basics takes just a few tries. Soon application becomes second nature. Your lips will look professionally done. Master the basics well. Shine bright.
Liner-free precision
The crayon replaces lip liner. The tip is narrow enough to line. Draw the shape you want. Fill it in fully. No second product needed. This saves time and money. Bold shades need steadier hands. Rest your elbow on a table. Small strokes beat long ones. Precision comes from control, not speed. Crayon replaces. Liner. The tip. Narrow enough. Draw shape. You want. Fill fully. No second. Product. Saves time. Saves money. Bold shades. Need steadiness. Rest elbow. Table. Small strokes. Not long. Control, not speed. Precision comes. From care. The crayon. Does both. Line and fill. Genius design. One tool handles lining and filling beautifully. Skip the separate lip liner entirely. Simplify your makeup routine today. Enjoy liner-free simplicity.
Making matte crayons last
Matte lasts longer on prepped lips. Exfoliate the night before. Skip heavy balm under matte. Blot balm fully if used. Apply two thin layers. Thick layers crack. Avoid oily foods. Blot after meals. Reapply the center only. Full reapplication cakes. Night removal needs oil cleanser. Be gentle with the delicate lip skin. Matte lasts. On prepped. Lips. Exfoliate. Night before. Skip heavy. Balm. Blot fully. If used. Two thin. Layers. Thick cracks. Avoid oily. Foods. Blot after. Meals. Reapply center. Only. Full recakes. Night removal. Oil cleanser. Gentle. Delicate skin. Lips deserve. Care. Simple routine. Long wear. Prepped lips hold matte color significantly longer. Exfoliate the night before application. Your crayon will last all day. Make your color last. Stay flawless.
Building a crayon collection
Start with one nude crayon. Reach High or Lead The Way work. Add a red next. Own Your Empire is iconic. Add a trendy mauve after. On The Grind fits. Three crayons cover most needs. Rotate by season and mood. Store them capped. Replace yearly. A small collection stays fresh and used. Start nude. Reach High. Or Lead. Add red. Own Empire. Iconic. Add mauve. On Grind. Trendy. Three cover. Most needs. Rotate. Seasonally. Moods shift. Store capped. Replace yearly. Old crayons. Harbor. Bacteria. Small collection. Stays fresh. Used often. No waste. Curated. Beautiful. Three versatile crayons handle every occasion perfectly. Nude, red, and mauve cover all moods. Build your collection thoughtfully. Enjoy collecting. Curate your dream collection. Collect joyfully.
Recommended Products
These are the products our research team rates highest in this category.
Best for: a rosey mauve crayon
Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick, Reach High, Rosey Mauve
- Up to 8 hours matte wear
- Precision tip with built-in sharpener
- Lasting Ink technology
- Crayon-easy application
Pros
- Easy to draw and fill
- Sharpener keeps tip precise
- Comfortable matte finish
Cons
- 8 hour wear, not 16
- Needs sharpening over time
Best for: a blue red in crayon form
Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick, Own Your Empire, Blue Red
- Blue red Own Your Empire shade
- Up to 8 hours of wear
- Built-in sharpener
- Transfer resistant matte
Pros
- Bold red with easy control
- Good for lip lining
- Long wear for a crayon
Cons
- Bold red bleeds without liner
- Crayon tip wears down fast
Best for: a pink beige everyday crayon
Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick, Lead The Way, Pink Beige
- Pink beige Lead The Way shade
- Up to 8 hours matte wear
- Precision tip crayon
- Built-in sharpener
Pros
- Neutral for daily wear
- Top ranked lipstick
- Easy precise application
Cons
- Light shade shows lip texture
- Sharpening wastes product
Best for: a mauve pink crayon
Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick, On The Grind, Purple Mauve Pink
- Purple mauve pink shade
- Up to 8 hours of wear
- Crayon with sharpener
- Rich matte color payoff
Pros
- Trendy mauve tone
- Glides on smoothly
- Good color for evenings
Cons
- Mauve may wash out fair skin
- Crayon format needs upkeep
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for maybelline superstay ink crayon, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.