Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil — Review

Intro

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil is presented as a creamy, waterproof lip liner with long-wear performance and moisturizing ingredients—designed to define lips, fill them in, or act as a base for other color. The listing lists a wide palette of shades (from clear Ozone to deep reds and plums), claims a formula with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil, and describes the pencil as resilient: "Eat. Drink. Kiss. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 Lip Pencil stays put." Buyer feedback mostly praises color and wear, but there’s a consistent strand of complaints about sharpening, crumbling tips, and rapid consumption. For gift shoppers that means this is a “great-if-you-know-the-shade-and-sharpening-habits” kind of pick.

What it is / first look

At face value this is a traditional wood-encased lip pencil from Urban Decay, sold in multiple shades and in at least three available sizes (listed simply as sizes 1, 2, and 3). The product listing gives physical dimensions for the package: 7.99 x 3.07 x 0.75 inches and 0.32 ounces. The brand and manufacturer are listed as Urban Decay.

Key listing claims you’ll see on the package copy and product page:

• Marketed as 24/7 waterproof and long-lasting—phrases in the listing promote near-all-day wear.
• Described as moisturizing and non-drying, with the listing naming vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil as formula ingredients.
• Called "cruelty-free" in the product bullet copy.
• Suggested use: outline lips, fill them in completely to prime for longer-lasting lipstick or gloss; the listing also promotes using the clear shade (Ozone) as a base to lock-in color.

Appearance and shade range: the listing provides a dozen-plus named shades spanning nude, rose, brown, plum, clear, and metallic tones. The default color shown in the listing is "Liar (mauve nude)."

Who this is a good gift for

This pencil is a color- and habit-driven present. It lands best when the giver is confident about the recipient’s shade preferences and sharpening patience.

The everyday nude-wearer

If the recipient regularly reaches for MLBB (my-lips-but-better) tones, Urban Decay’s selection of mauve-nudes and warm nudes (for example Liar, OG Backtalk, Naked2, Fated, and Side Quest) makes this an attractive single-item gift. The listing and owners repeatedly praise neutral shades as believable and flattering, so this is a safe bet if you already know which nude they prefer.

The long-wear commuter or busy parent

The product’s long-wear and waterproof claims—and owner comments that the color “stays put” through eating and drinking—make it a pragmatic addition to a commuter’s or busy parent’s makeup stash. The pencil can function as an all-day base that trims down reapplication of lipstick or gloss during a busy schedule.

The lipstick/gloss minimalist

Several owners report using certain shades as a stand-alone lip color (lining and filling the lip completely) instead of topping with a separate lipstick. If the recipient favors minimal makeup or rarely carries extra products, a shade that doubles as a lightweight matte/creamy lip color is a useful, low-fuss gift.

The beauty-collecting friend who already buys Urban Decay

Owners who already like Urban Decay shades and formulas generally give strong praise for pigment and finish. If the recipient is a known Urban Decay fan, choosing from the brand’s named shades is a lower-risk move—provided the buyer checks the exact shade name first.

What must be true for each fit

• For a nude-wearer: confirm the person’s undertone preference (cool vs warm) or pick a well-known neutral shade they already wear.
• For a busy person: accept that the pencil is still a pencil—it needs a sharpener and occasional touch-ups if they like a crisp line.
• For a minimalist: pick a shade owners have specifically said works alone (some owners cite certain mauves as good solo shades).
• For an Urban Decay fan: be sure the recipient doesn’t prefer twist-up, mechanical liners instead of wooden pencils.

In daily use

How this behaves in regular routines comes down to two main themes: color performance/wear and physical pencil handling.

Color, finish, and wear

On the color side the listing and owner feedback line up: the pencils are richly pigmented, glide on smoothly for precise lining, and are marketed as waterproof and long-lasting. Multiple owners report that the color does resist bleeding and lasts through meals—customers use wording like "lasts all day" and "doesn’t smudge." The listing also describes Ozone (clear) as a best-selling shade for setting and preventing feathering, and owners cite it as a useful neutral base.

There’s a split on how moisturizing the formula feels. The listing highlights moisturizing ingredients—vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil—and that positioning appears to be the manufacturer’s claim. Several users praise that the pencil doesn’t feel drying or cakey; a smaller but noticeable group says certain shades appear more matte or dry and benefit from a topcoat of gloss.

Application habits and sharpening

Owners widely praise the initial glide and color payoff, calling it soft and easy to apply. But the single largest and most repeated operational complaint is sharpening. Multiple buyers describe the core crumbling, the tip breaking off, and the pencil being difficult to sharpen to a fine point. Some users report that the tip fell off the first time they tried to sharpen it, while others say it consumes quickly and therefore needs frequent sharpening.

Practical consequence for daily users: expect some product loss to sharpening and plan for a sturdy cosmetic sharpener. If the recipient dislikes sharpening or prefers mechanical/auto pencils, this product may cause annoyance despite good color performance.

Packaging, sizes, and portability

The listing shows three available sizes but does not specify how the sizes differ visually or whether any are travel-size or full-size in the copy provided here. The listed package dimensions (7.99 x 3.07 x 0.75 inches; 0.32 ounces) refer to the product packaging as shown on the page. For pockets and small makeup bags, the pencil behaves like a standard wood pencil: compact but needing a cap or a sleeve to avoid marking things in a bag.

Materials & build quality

Material and formula statements come directly from the product copy: the listing claims a moisturizing formula containing vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil and explicitly calls the formula cruelty-free. Those are manufacturer claims as presented in the listing.

Owner reports about build quality are mixed. Positive points: many buyers praise the finish and feel—"glides on like a dream" appears in owner notes, and multiple users say the pigment and non-bleeding color are very good. Negative build signals are about the wood/pencil construction: owners note the core can crumble and the tip can fall off while sharpening. A few users explicitly said the pencil is "very soft" and consumes quickly, so expect more sharpening and product waste compared with harder, twist-up liners.

Safety considerations

There are no listing or owner notes reporting formal safety recalls or burns, nor are there certification claims shown in the provided listing data. The listing does call the formula "cruelty-free" and lists specific oils and vitamin E as moisturizing components.

Practical safety flags uncovered in owner feedback:

• Sharpening fragility — multiple owners report the pencil crumbling when sharpened, and one buyer described it as "impossible to sharpen." That can create small fragments; while not a broad safety hazard, people who keep small children who might mouth small cosmetic bits should be cautious.
• Potential for ingredient sensitivity — the listing names botanical oils in the bullet features. For shoppers with fragrance or oil sensitivities, the listing does not provide a full ingredient list in the available copy, so buyers with sensitive skin should verify current ingredient information before gifting.

Bottom line on safety: no large-scale hazard shows up in the provided data, but the repeated sharpening/crumbling reports are the clearest risk to usability and minor physical mess.

Who should skip it

• Anyone who hates sharpening pencils or prefers mechanical/twist-up liners—owner feedback makes this a likely frustration point.
• Buyers who need a fully documented ingredient list up front for allergy or sensitivity reasons—the listing here names only three moisturizing ingredients and does not provide a full INCI list in the supplied copy.
• Gift-givers who don’t know the recipient’s preferred shade—picking the wrong color is a common reason a beauty gift doesn’t land.
• People who want maximal product yield and minimal waste—some owners call the core soft and consuming rapidly, which increases replacement frequency.

Verdict

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil is a capable, highly pigmented lip liner that doubles as a stand-alone lip color for many users. The listing’s long-wear and waterproof advertising is matched by a strong vein of owner praise for color payoff and non-bleeding performance. The trade-off is the physical pencil form: owners repeatedly flag sharpening problems (crumbling tips, tips breaking off) and quicker consumption than harder pencils or mechanical liners.

As a gift it’s a solid move if you can check a few boxes in advance: pick a shade the recipient already wears or confirm undertone, accept that the pencil needs a sharpener and may waste product with sharpening, and remember the listing does not show a full ingredient panel here (verify if sensitivities are a concern). For the beauty fan who values color and staying power, and who is fine with traditional pencil sharpening, this is a thoughtful, practical pick. For someone who avoids sharpening, has sensitive skin, or dislikes receiving personal-care items from less-well-known shades, consider an alternative.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the exact shade name the recipient uses (the listing offers many named shades from Liar to Bad Blood and Ozone clear).
• Decide which size (1, 2, or 3) is appropriate—sizes are listed but the listing copy here does not detail exact lengths per size.
• Verify ingredient sensitivities—listing calls out vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil but does not include a full ingredient list in the supplied data; check current packaging if allergies or skin sensitivity matter.
• Plan for a cosmetic sharpener in the gift if the recipient doesn’t already own one; owner reports indicate sharpening can be awkward and wasteful.
• Check packaging/gift presentation on the product page—this listing copy does not specify gift-box options or special packaging.

Colors available

Available shades listed on the product page include (these names are taken directly from the listing):

• Liar (mauve nude)
• OG Backtalk (mauve nude pink)
• Naked2 (medium beige nude)
• Fated (warm rose nude)
• 1993 (medium brown)
• Side Quest (neutral rose nude)
• Venom (rich plum)
• Rush (pink mauve with soft pearl)
• Manic (rosy wine)
• Peyote (metallic dusty mauve rose)
• Underrated (cool brown)
• Ozone (clear)
• Hidden Truth (warm brown)
• Bad Blood (deep red)
• Luv Ya Backtalk (medium warm mauve)

These shade names are the core decision variable for gifting: pick a shade the recipient already uses or a universally flattering neutral if you’re unsure.