Clio Butter

The CLIO Butter Balm Crayon is a retractable twist-up lip crayon that sits between a balm and a sheer lipstick. It delivers a soft wash of color with a glossy, slightly tacky finish that looks and feels moisturized. The texture is firm enough for precise application but smooth enough to glide on without pulling at the lip skin.

Coverage is sheer on a single pass and buildable with layering - one swipe gives a stained, just-bitten look while two or three passes bring the color closer to the shade shown in the pan. The finish is glossy with a hint of hydration sheen rather than a matte or satin dry-down. It suits minimal-makeup days as well as fuller looks where you want the lip to stay comfortable for hours.

The 21+ shades split into a few clear families: soft pinks and pastels (shades like Pastel Rose and Pink Poster), warm corals and browns (Picnic Coral, Gallery Brown, Maple Brick), and deeper tones in the berry-to-plum range (Pop Art Berry, Gentle Cream Pitch). Shade names reference art styles and gallery themes, which is a signature CLIO naming convention across their makeup line.

The crayon tip is shaped to follow the natural lip line without a separate liner. Start at the center of the upper lip, follow the cupid's bow, then fill in. For a more diffused, bitten-lip effect, press a fingertip over the color after applying to blur the edges. The formula sets quickly but stays flexible rather than going stiff.

Because coverage is sheer, the Butter Balm Crayon layers well with itself - two coats of a brown shade can deepen significantly without feeling heavy. It also works over a lipstick base to add moisture and gloss, or under a clear gloss to amplify shine. Neutrals from the range pair naturally with bold eye looks; the berry and brick shades hold their own as the focal point of a minimal face.

Wear time is moderate - expect two to three hours before the gloss dims and the color softens to a stain. Eating and drinking do reduce wear, but the stain left behind is flattering rather than patchy. Reapplication is easy since the crayon is compact and requires no tools. The formula does not transfer significantly to cups or teeth after the first five minutes of wear.

The Butter Balm Crayon is fragrance-forward - CLIO uses a light vanilla-adjacent scent that most wearers find pleasant but which may be a factor for anyone with fragrance sensitivity. The formula is not described as SPF-containing, so separate sun protection is needed for daily outdoor use. It is a makeup product, not a treatment balm, so people with very dry or chapped lips may want to prep with a separate lip balm first.

Store the crayon upright or on its side away from direct heat - the waxy formula can soften above 30C and may lose its pointed tip shape if left in a warm bag or car. If the tip does soften, recapping and placing the crayon in the refrigerator for ten minutes firms it back up. The retractable mechanism does not require sharpening, which is one practical advantage over wood-barrel crayons.

This product appeals most to people who want a low-effort, high-impact lip product - no mirror required after the first application, no liner needed, and no drying sensation throughout the day. It fits well into both minimalist routines and fuller K-beauty stacks. The wide shade range at skinsli means there is a realistic option for fair, medium, and deeper skin tones rather than the range skewing exclusively light.