Axiology is a brand that I have seen popping up all over my social media timeline, so the chance to try one of their new lip crayons was too good a chance to pass up. Described as being full of deeply hydrating ingredients, long-lasting and rich pigmentation, nourishing and protecting your lips all-day, the new Axiology Crayons are incredible.
Full of rich and hydrating Organic Butters & Oils such as Shea, Avocado, Castor, Moringa and Neem, they are not only an item of makeup but one which also cares for your lips. Alongside the butter and oils, there is also Vitamin E which is high in antioxidant properties plus they are vegan & palm-oil free.
These Lip Crayons are available in six different shades - Bliss, Enchant, Intrigue, Keen, Serene and Valor and with shades ranging from pink and nude to berries. I was kindly given Enchant which arrives so beautifully packaged in a recycled cardboard tube and I was interested in learning that this particular packaging had been handmade by women in Bali. The crayon itself is a lovely gold colour which is really quite striking and as a lip colour, it is described as being a shimmery Berry tint on a base of cool mauve with a touch of silver.
Then when it comes to the application, not only does Enchant glide across the lips, the shade itself is incredibly pigmented and most definitely sits within the Berry family. A cool mauve it is and that touch of silver doesn't turn your lips into a foil look, instead what it is does is to add a little shimmer to what is a matte finish on the lips and far from being drying, this is one of the most hydrating matte products I have tried so far. As much as I love my matte shades, I do find most of the shades and brands I have tried to be quite drying on the lips and always find that I need to add a lot of balm, with Enchant from Axiology, it is like wearing a lip balm which is matte.
Axiology Lip Crayons are priced at £21 from www.axiologybeauty.com
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*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise