ColourPop Fab, Good Times, Unreal Lippie Stix Reviews & Swatches
Fab
ColourPop Fab Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a muted, medium peachy-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was more of a velvety-matte finish, as the texture had a lot of glide but no visible shine or traditional wet-feel. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly but had a tendency to separate along my deeper lip lines and any imperfections on my lips. It wore well for three and a half hours before pulling away noticeably along my lip lines. The formula felt non-drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Wish (LE, $7.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Shiseido Dusky Honey (BE323) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Slow Down (LE, $7.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath LaBeija (DC, $40.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Automatic (Right) (LE, ) is warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Uptight (DC, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Impulsive (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Sephora Off the Grid (74) (LE, $8.00) is glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Only You (LE, $7.00) is glossier (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty No Angel (242) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, glycerin , tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Fab
LELimited Edition. $7.00.
Good Times
ColourPop Good Times Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with moderate, warm reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single stroke, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without tugging. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and comfortable to wear, though it wasn’t the kindest to lip texture (though not to the point where it was noticeable in person). It stayed on well for four hours and felt non-drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Spice (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soft Side (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kae (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Thrilling (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Posh (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- MAC Consensual (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora But First Coffee (58) (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- MAC Patricia Bright (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Move Your Body (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, phenoxyethanol, alumina, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin , tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), red 7 lake (ci 15850), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Good Times
LELimited Edition. $7.00.
Unreal
ColourPop Unreal Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a light-medium, orange-copper with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The lipstick yielded rich color coverage that adhered evenly to my lips, though the consistency was more prone to emphasizing my natural texture and separated a bit along my deeper lip lines. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and velvety–more like a silicone-based primer in that sense–so it was comfortable to apply and to wear. It lasted decently for four hours and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dose of Colors Aesthetic (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Aftermath (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Furtive Caramel (209) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Trendsetter (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Taurus (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Marrakesh (P, $19.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Propa Beauty Victress (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sephora Autumn Blaze (76) (LE, $8.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
- NARS Blonde Venus (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Get Money (P, $9.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin , tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), red 7 lake (ci 15850), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Something tells me that these could possibly do well under a mask? If so, then I have my eye on Unreal. It just looks like such a nice, toasty shade for this time of year!
They wouldn’t be the worst but aren’t totally transfer-resistant!
As much as I like browny shades of lipstick, these are not doing it for me. They look really dry and uncomfortable to wear, even though that was not the case. I think it is the matte finish that is putting me off.
These are some more nice browns from Colourpop. I’m sad that Colourpop discontinued Grunge, which was the perfect plum brown for me. I guess with Colourpop you can’t get too attached to any color!
Really! Wow! That’s almost an iconic shade for ColourPop to my… memory bank of ColourPop knowledge, what exists at least, LOL.
I always backburnered that one, saving it for the add-on to make free shipping. Funny how free shipping is such a factor in making us buy more. Actually, it’s not funny, it’s calculated. Now, it’s gone? 😪