Slimline and ergonomic, this chunky pencil is a doddle to apply, and comes in at under a fiver. But the real reason we’re obsessed with Maybelline’s ColorDrama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil, £4.99, is for the jaw-dropping, head-turning colour payoff you get from a single speedy swipe. We’re talking lipstick-level pigment, but with a healthy shine finish that makes even the driest of lips look oh-so-kissable.
Enviable in any shade, we’re currently coveting ‘Essential Red’, a shade that’s exactly what it says on the tin. A deep, rich red, this is one hue that’s totally essential.