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The Lip Crayon Is Having a Moment

And here's why: Once you try one of these, we bet you'll give up your lipsticks and glosses for good
This lip crayon truly lives up to its name -- it instantly makes your lips look and feel velvety. The color goes on smoothly and blends so well onto your lips that it makes you look like you were born with whichever color you choose.

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Topshop Lip Crayon, $14
If you don't want your color to budge, reach for this super-pigmented lip crayon. The rich color clings to your lips for a matte or glossy, high-fashion finish that'll last you long after your happy hour drinks.

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Clinique Chubby Stick, $16
These glossy, moisturizing chubby sticks give your lips that just-ate-a-popsicle look that is perfect for summer. Want bolder? These lip crayons also come in "instense" shades with amped-up color -- perfect for a night out.

Enticing fruity scents and juicy colors like "Fresh Papaya" and "Sweet Watermelon" make these super-hydrating lip crayons stand out. Just a few swipes will leave your lips with a pretty sheen and a hint of sparkle. (When I wear one, I can't help myself from routinely rubbing my lips together to feel how soft they feel.)

Don't let the product name fool you, this jumbo crayon puts the old lipstick-and-lip-liner combo to shame. These give you the precision of a pencil, and they create a super smooth, velvety finish that stays put. Plus, each crayon is packed with vitamin E -- so your lips may look matte, but they're moisturized throughout the day.

As someone who was regularly berated by her orthodontist for not using lip balm (I'll spare you the gory details of my headgear routine), I've grown to be pretty finicky when it comes to my lip regimen.

Now, I always have Chapstick in my purse, and while it's great for hydration, it fails to deliver on the pigment front. Lip gloss always seems like a good idea ... until strands of my hair get trapped in the stickiness. Lipstick makes me feel like a real-life grown up -- but then I need to carry around a sizeable mirror and tissues so I can retouch every 10 minutes, and that's not happening.

All of this boils down to one thing: I'm ecstatic about lip crayons.

Lip crayons bundle up all the positive qualities of the aforementioned lip products into one, convenient stick. Beside the fact that they're light, moisturizing, pigmented, and super easy to apply, lip crayons are just plain fun. I don't know about you, but there was nothing like opening a fresh new box of 48 Crayola crayons on the first day of school. Lip crayons give me that same happy feeling.

So, instead of having to choose between a heavy lipstick, a shiny gloss, or a moisturizing balm, just jump on the lip crayon bandwagon to get the best of the lip world in one. Here are my favorite lip crayons that all have something special -- whether it's a certain shine, scent, or sheen.

Consider your purse your art box and put these seven lip crayons in heavy rotation. Your inner 8-year old will love you for it.

BY ERICA SMITH | MAY 16, 2013 | SHARES
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