ColourPop She Bad, Cami, Tickler Matte X Lippie Stix

ColourPop She Bad Matte X Lippie Stix

ColourPop She Bad Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a medium peach with warm, orange-brown tones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a lightweight, velvety consistency that was easy to maneuver and apply across the lips. The texture seemed to emphasize the natural texture of my lips, and it appeared “cracked” slightly when I smiled or widened my mouth. The color lasted for five and a half hours and started to feel drying after four hours of wear. Colour Pop Platform (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced When In Doubt (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Nude Embrace (P, $7.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Magic Wand (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Colour Pop Precocious (LE, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). Milani Adore (LE, $8.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Honeycomb (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Covetous Nude (P, $30.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Wholesome (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Stark Naked (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Melted Nude (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Sensual Sparks (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). NARS Floralies (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Cami Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had great pigmentation with a creamy, velvety-smooth consistency that applied without tugging. The texture was less forgiving and did accentuate the natural texture of my lips, so if you have lips prone to cracking/peeling/flaking, this might be a flattering formula on. The color wore well for six hours and was lightly drying over time. Bite Beauty Fig (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (DC, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Slowburn (246) (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Cabana Boy (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Kat Von D Magick (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Mehr (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Flashy (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Solow (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC So Select (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Milani Lust (LE, $8.99) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Indian Rose (P, $50.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (P, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Touch of Spice (P, $7.99) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Bite Beauty Rhubarb (P, $26.00) is darker (80% similar). Bite Beauty Hazelnut (P, $28.00) is warmer (80% similar). Kat Von D Lolita (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tarte TBT (P, $20.00) is warmer (80% similar). Colour Pop Clueless (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Tickler Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a bold, bright medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff with a very smooth, velvety texture that applied without tugging or dragging. I was surprised that the color appeared slightly “cracked” despite being a darker/brighter shade, though it was not as apparent as it was in She Bad. The color lasted for over seven hours and was lightly drying after five hours. Maybelline Electric Pink (P, $7.99) is darker (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Stupid Love (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Happy-Go-Lucky (LE, $17.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Colour Pop Buds (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Whipped Blush (LE) is darker (90% similar). MAC Candy Yum Yum (P, $17.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Kat Von D Backstage Bambi (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). Bite Beauty Satsuma (LE, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Doo Wop (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Sephora African Violet (LE) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | ColourPop Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is supposed to have “full coverage” in one stroke that is “long-wearing” with “the smoothest, most velvety glide” while still retaining a “super matte finish.” The formula glides on really well, and they have a smooth, lightweight texture that feels thin and has a more powdery, matte finish on the lips. Some are really comfortable to wear for most of the time, a few are somewhat drying earlier on and may look drier or “cracked,” though the majority look good applied. They are longer-wearing; not quite as long as the Ultra Matte or Ultra Satin range but longer than the average lipstick. I found most shades that I’ve tested thus far (about half the range) to be comfortable for most of the time. The formula held up fairly well to eating and very well for drinking/sipping out of a cup or mug. As they are thin, they don’t really slide or move around on my lips, so once they do start to fade or lose color, it’s better to re-apply than try to smooth back into place. The formula has a light vanilla scent but no discernible taste. They come in the same type (and amount) as the regular Lippie Stix range, so it’s worth noting that they contain less than a standard lipstick tube at 0.035 oz. (the average tube is around 0.10 oz.).