Chubby pencils are the new promise of makeup The best ones to try for an easy, fast and flawless routine
The beauty world is like a time machine that loves to travel back and forth through time, constantly searching for past trends to reinterpret with a modern twist and innovative formulas. If we once believed that blush was just a powder product applied with a brush on the cheeks, we now know that there are liquid blushes, cream blushes, and gel blushes. Not only that, but there are now countless ways to apply them, using fingers, sponges, and different blush textures, ranging from shimmery and illuminating to super matte finishes. Our pink DeLorean has recently stopped in the early 2000s to revisit a trend much loved by Tumblr girls: we’re talking about chubby pencils and their new multi-use versatility.
How makeup pencils have evolved over time
From Ancient Egypt to the first YouTube makeup tutorials, where these chunky pencils were used mainly for lips and eyes, chubby pencils have always stood out for their ease of use and high pigmentation. From black to glitter red to sky blue, they were a staple even in the make-up bags featured by Clio Make-up during her New York era. Today, they’re experiencing a true renaissance, becoming a must-have makeup product. Make Up For Ever has recently launched a multi-use chubby pencil collection that has taken over Instagram and TikTok algorithms. Called Artist Color Crayon, they’re designed to create a complete full face makeup look. Their creamy texture melts into the skin for a natural finish and lightweight feel, available in a variety of shades that can be used as blush, bronzer, contour, concealer, eyeshadow, lip liner, and highlighter. Over time, they’ve gained the approval of top TikTok beauty influencers and makeup artists, like Alessia Morelli and Ale Hilton, who describe them as “great for sculpting” and “super easy to blend.”
Why do we love chubby makeup pencils so much?
Maybe we love chubby makeup pencils because they take us back to childhood, making us feel like artists drawing on a canvas, our face. At the same time, they are highly professional tools used by world-renowned make-up artists like Mr. Daniel and Patrick Ta. Make Up For Ever isn’t the only makeup brand to embrace the Y2K beauty trend. At VeraLab, there’s a line of multi-tasking pencils called Master Pencil, primarily designed for contouring and concealing. To highlight the face, Anastasia Beverly Hills offers the Highlighting Duo Pencil, a go-to product for emphasizing high points on the face. Also worth mentioning is the Green Me Lips & Cheeks by KIKO Milano, a two-in-one for lips and cheeks. Even Kylie Jenner, queen of the it girls, has developed matte lip crayon bundle for her brand, explaining that this format delivers the precision of a lip liner with the staying power of a lipstick. And that’s exactly what we want in our make-up routine: a perfect blend of ease, precision, and flawless results. Minimal effort, maximum payoff, something Nabla knows well with its Cupid’s Arrow multipurpose pencils, ideal for those with limited time who don’t want to compromise on a perfect look.
