HEART PERCENT Pencils

The Dot On Mood collection uses three distinct products. The Lip Pencil (0.8 g) is the original, with a slightly wider barrel for broader coverage and a firmer grip for full-lip applications. The Lip Pencil Slim (0.4 g) is the narrower version, designed for precise outline work and lighter, more controlled application - it is available in over ten named shades. The Gel Eyeliner Pencil (0.5 g) moves the format to the eye, using a gel-based formula rather than the waxy pencil base used for the lip products.

All three are retractable. This consistency in format means you can move between the three products in your kit without switching mechanics. The tip extends and retracts the same way across all three, which is a small but practical detail when you are applying makeup quickly or in a bag with limited space.

If you want to do a full K-beauty makeup look using only pencils, the Gel Eyeliner Pencil is the element that completes the eye step. A pencil-only kit might be: a neutral Slim pencil for the lip, a pink Slim pencil for color days, and the Gel Eyeliner for the eye. Three retractable pencils, no other tools required.

The gel formula in the eyeliner behaves differently from the waxy lip pencil base. It deposits color in a single pass with more pigment, holds better against humidity and wear, and dries to a more set finish than a wax pencil. This makes it suitable for both casual and evening eye looks within the same product. For a casual tight-line pass, apply lightly along the upper lash line. For an evening look, press slightly harder and extend to a small flick at the outer corner.

A complete HEART PERCENT pencil kit with three or four items could look like this: Gel Eyeliner Pencil for the eye, one neutral Slim pencil for everyday lip, one pink or warm Slim pencil for occasion looks, and optionally the standard Lip Pencil for faster broader application when detail is not the priority.

This structure covers every pencil-based makeup step: eye definition, everyday lip, and color lip. Everything is retractable, no sharpener required, and the format is consistent across all products. The four items together would weigh under three grams combined, which makes the kit genuinely portable rather than just theoretically portable.

Using the lip and eye pencils from the same brand and line creates a practical and aesthetic coherence. Practically, the retractable mechanism is the same, so the muscle memory of using one product transfers to the others. There is no adjustment period switching between a screw-type lip liner and a click-type eyeliner.

Aesthetically, the Dot On Mood line across all three products shares a formula philosophy: buildable color, blendable when fresh, and precise tip delivery. The lip and eye formulas are different in their base chemistry, but the application character is similar enough that the results feel like a matched system rather than a mismatched collection of individual items.

The standard Lip Pencil is suited to moments when speed and coverage take priority over precision. Its slightly wider tip deposits more formula per stroke, which means less time filling in the center of the lips after outlining. For full-lip looks done quickly - a tinted moisturizer day where the lip is the main point of the look - the standard pencil is faster to use than the Slim.

The standard barrel also has a slightly firmer grip feel, which some people prefer for a full application rather than the lighter Slim barrel. Both formulas are comparable; the choice between standard and Slim is primarily a question of tip width, coverage speed, and hand preference rather than formula quality.

Pencil formats for lip and eye makeup have practical advantages over felt-tip, brush-applicator, and wand formats. A pencil tip gives tactile feedback - you can feel the tip tracking the lip edge or the lash line, which guides placement more naturally than a felt-tip or brush that glides on top of the skin surface. This makes pencils more reliable for people who do not have steady hands or a lot of experience with makeup application.

Pencils are also more correctable when fresh. A line that goes slightly wrong can be blended or wiped immediately. Liquid liners and matte liquid lip products set quickly and are harder to adjust after application. The Dot On Mood pencils give you a reasonable correction window, which is useful for quick everyday application where stopping to fix a mistake takes less time than careful preventive application.

The Gel Eyeliner Pencil covers three common eye liner applications. The first is tight-line: pressing the tip lightly against the upper waterline between the lashes, which darkens the lash line without creating a visible liner line. This adds depth to the eye without looking like makeup from a distance. The second is a thin drawn line along the upper lash line just above the lashes, which defines the eye and can extend to a small flick at the outer corner.

The third is a smudged line: apply the gel pencil along the lash line, then use a small brush or fingertip to smudge the line upward before it fully sets. This gives a smoky softness that works with eyeshadow or on its own. The gel formula is firmer than a traditional soft pencil, which means the smudge window is shorter - work quickly after application to get the soft result before the formula sets.

The Dot On Mood lip pencils are retractable and do not come with a sharpener or a spare cap. The tip diameter is fixed by the housing throughout the product's life, which is the main practical advantage of the format. If the tip feels dry on first use, a single pass on the back of the hand before applying to the lips helps the formula warm up slightly.

For the Gel Eyeliner, the same retractable format applies. If it has not been used for a while, the tip may feel slightly firmer on first use. A pass on the back of the hand before the first application of the day is enough to soften it. The gel formula does not need a primer to stay in place on the eyelid, though priming will extend wear further.