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.).

Neat discovery: the consistent, thinner (but opaque) formula makes them very easy to blend into each other for an ombre lip effect.

ColourPop Boa Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky lavender with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff, but the texture “cracked” visibly on me from the get-go, even though it had seemingly good coverage and didn’t drag at all (very velvety applied). The color wore six hours with the color still remaining “cracked” but didn’t seem to work into lip lines from there. It was drying after six hours. ColourPop Pepper (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Arabesque (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Kawaii Party (LE, $18.50) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Seesaw (LE, $6.50) is warmer (85% similar). Rare Beauty Daring (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Dodgy Girl (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Koala (LE, $6.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Back Up Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a muted, purpled plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with even, smooth coverage that applied without tugging or dragging on the lips. The color lasted for seven hours and was lightly drying. MAC Evening Rendezvous (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dancing Flowers (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Vinyl Dream (P, $30.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Are & Be (DC, $6.50) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Sweet Stuff (LE, $7.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Wavelength (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS London Calling (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Makeup Geek Urbanista (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (80% similar). Bite Beauty Aquarius (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Viper (DC, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

ColourPop Climax Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a slightly muted, deep purpled-blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff, but it could have been richer for true, one-stroke opaque coverage. The texture felt smooth and glided on without dragging, but the thinner consistency seemed prone to emphasizing lip lines and natural texture of my lips. The color lasted for six and a half hours with slightly uneven fading overall. The biggest upside is the non-liquid format makes it easier to apply around the edges. Too Faced Who's Zoomin' Who (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Violet Vertigo (103) (P, $14.00) is brighter (90% similar). Anastasia Cobalt (P, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Indigo-go (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Midnight Troll (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (80% similar). KVD Beauty Poe (P, $18.00) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Wild Child (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). Urban Decay Heroine (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Echo (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Bruno (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar). KVD Beauty Dagger (P, $20.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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