MARS Matte Lip Crayon | Won't Smudge Won't Budge, 3.5g

The MARS Matte Lip Crayon Won't Smudge Won't Budge gives you intense matte colour with clean, precise application. The crayon tip helps define the lips like a liner, while the rich formula fills them with bold colour in just a few strokes. It suits anyone who wants a sharp matte lip look that stays neat through busy days, long events, and everyday wear.

Once it sets, the formula holds well and resists smudging, fading, and easy transfer. It works beautifully for office makeup, weddings, parties, college looks, and long outings where frequent touch-ups feel inconvenient. Choose nude, pink, red, berry, or brown tones based on your mood and skin tone. For more matte, creamy, and everyday lip colours, explore our full lipstick collection.

1. How is this different from the Mars Cloud Kiss Lip Crayon?

The Cloud Kiss velvet crayon gives a soft velvet finish with comfortable daily wear feel. This Matte Lip Crayon gives a true flat matte with genuine smudge proof hold. Cloud Kiss prioritises comfort. This one prioritises durability. The matte version is bigger, firmer, and longer lasting.

2. How do I apply lip crayon perfectly?

Start at the cupid's bow with the pointed tip. Draw outward along your upper lip line in two strokes (left and right from centre). Trace your lower lip line. Then fill in with the flat side using firm even strokes. Wait 60 seconds for the matte to lock before pressing your lips together. While waiting for the matte to set, apply the warm nude eyeshadow palette on the lids — the 60 second eye step that completes the look in exactly the time this crayon needs to lock.

3. Does the matte finish dry out my lips?

Matte formulas are inherently less moisturising than velvet or glossy finishes. Prep your lips with a hydrating lip balm the night before for the best daytime comfort. Avoid lip balm immediately before application because it prevents the matte from setting properly. Use the overnight hydrating lip gel the night before so lips are well moisturised before the matte formula locks in the next morning.

4. How long does the won't smudge formula actually last?

6 to 8 hours of genuine smudge proof wear with normal activity. Blotting after the first coat and applying a thin second coat extends this to 10 plus hours, which covers most wedding celebrations and all day work events. For an equally long-lasting non-transfer gloss on days when you want shine rather than matte, the non-transfer lip gloss delivers comparable hold in a glossy format.

5. Is this crayon safe for sensitive lips?

Cruelty free formula without harsh irritants. Most users report no sensitivity issues. If you have very reactive lip skin, test on a small area of your inner lip first. For a gentler daily lip colour option alongside this strong matte formula, the lightweight lip and cheek tint gives a soft no-feel colour wash that sensitive lips can wear on rest days between strong matte crayon applications.