Back in March, I received these two lip pencils from Sephora as a birthday gift. I don't know how I managed to postpone their review until now. Anyway, I've always seen people talking wonders about NARS Cruella, and as someone who absolutely loves red lipstick, this shade has been on my shopping list for a long time.

Cruella is described as a "passionate scarlet red". This gorgeous lip color has a matte finish, but it is not too drying and it wears beautifully through out the day. It's incredibly flattering on so many skin tones. The formula is beyond incredible, I'm really impressed by how long it lasts on the lips.

Rikugien is described as a "rose pink" and it's quite pigmented considering its satin finish. It wears remarkably well, without having to often reapply. It feels comfortable on the lips and as you can imagine, it's very moisturizing. I think this shade is perfect for an everyday look. It's easy to apply due to its shape and convenient if you're on the go.

Overall, these lip pencils are amazing. I'm not one to love pink or sheer lip products, but I have to admit that I've been using Rikugien constantly. Now, Cruella is definitely a new favorite of mine. Also, the color is buildable with both of them, although I got a pretty even coverage with just one swipe.

Have you tried any of these? If so, what do you think?