Burt's Bees Lip Crayon, Niagara Overlook [417], 0.11 oz (Pack of 2)

I so love this crayon. I have Niagara Overlook and it's the perfect color for me. It's a beautiful, muted red that brings out the color in my cheeks and eyes. It has full coverage and is creamy, but it doesn't smear and is a fantastic matte formula. It doesn't last for days or hours, but the coverage still stays consistent. I wore mine out to dinner tonight, and ate pasta and seafood. There was no smearing, and no uneven consistency whatsoever. I did need to reapply after a while, but the color wore off evenly, and still left a good bit of color on my lips. The matte formula doesn't dry your lips out, even though it is a fantastic matte. I recommend putting it on over chapstick to get the most out of it, but regardless, there is no flaking, drying, or sticking. This is just the perfect lip product!! As an aside, trust Burt's Bees' shade matching formula to help you pick out your colors. I did, and got three fantastic lip sticks with perfect colors.

Every time I get a compliment on the color of my lipstick, it is always when I am wearing this crayon. The color is vibrant and even. You can dab on a little to give your lips a tint, or apply for full- coverage with one swipe. I purchased the color Hawaiian Smolder in May of last year, am running out, and am going back for more! I love this because it's natural, so I feel safe putting it on my lips. The color is to die for, it is stable, and lasts all day. I can apply my lip crayon and forget about it because I know it won't smear easily or fade quickly. I spent 9 bucks to give my lips gorgeous color treatment every day, all year. No regrets, folks! I am 100% SOLD on Burt's Bee's Lip Crayon!!!!

I have never really worn lip products other than BB chapstick, but I am getting married and wanted to try a lip color. This is great for people who don't like the feeling or fuss of lipstick! I bought the Redwood Forest color and found it to be a lovely, rich dark pink. As others have described, it is very pigmented. Though my fiancé normally hates any makeup that is even remotely unnatural looking, he loved this lip color and thought I looked like Zooey Deschanel! I highly recommend this product to anyone and look forward to wearing it on my wedding day.

A matte lip crayon that not only hydrates and moisturizes, but is 100% natural? Yes, Burt's Bees has done just that! I always wanted a natural lip makeup without the chemicals, glitz, and shine - this is perfect. It's amazing to not only have a beautiful color (I'm fond of Redwood Forest), but to also have that feeling of knowing you're treating your skin well with natural ingredients. I like to apply Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia first for extra moisture, and then add a top layer of Redwood Forest for a touch of color. Those are both my favorites - not too red, but not too pink. They blend nicely, and my lips are left silky smooth with a natural tint. Thank you!

Historically I have found lip crayons to be matte, dull, and drying; I once purchased a regular drugstore brand and wound up pitching it into the garbage after wearing it only a few times. Being a big fan of Burt's Bees and owning many other BB products [lip balms, cuticle creme, hand lotions], and because I have been migrating towards more "natural" cosmetics, I decided to give their lip colors a try. The lip crayon in Hawaiian Smolder is surprisingly nice! Although they are advertised as matte, this shade has a slight satin finish that I like. It's just enough to add dimension [no dead- or chalky-looking lips] without being shiny. This hue was described by one beauty blogger as "a rich, mid-tone cool rose" which I find very accurate. It's vibrant without being obnoxious, and it really brightens and wakes up my face. I am fair with some yellow undertones but I think this shade would look great on anybody! The crayon applies smoothly and easily [no tugging or need for a heavy hand] and the formula is quite moisturizing. Out of habit I always apply lip balm before color, but I probably don't even need to with this product. The only downside is its staying power; I need to re-apply at least every 2-3 hours. But honestly, that's just one of the tradeoffs when using natural products. If I'm avoiding nasty chemicals then I am ok with applying more often. The color fades fairly evenly and leaves a faint stain behind with no dryness. Again, I do not consider reduced staying power a deal-breaker when compared to the benefits of using a natural, healthy lip product. It ain't perfect, but hey ... it's far better than the non-natural alternatives! I'm definitely going to try a few other shades such as Sedona Sands, Niagara Overlook, and Napa Vineyard. Layering other BB lipwear with these crayons is worth experimenting: tinted balm base, add crayon, apply lip gloss / lip shine on top, maybe even throw a lip shimmer in there somewhere. The possibilities are endless ... plus, layering may help with longevity. I've already paired Hawaiian Smolder with BB lip gloss in Spring Splendor; the colors complement each other nicely, with added shine and fuller-looking lips!