MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “warm chocolate.” It’s a muted, medium, peachy brown with warm undertones and a satin-matte finish. It had fairly good color payoff, though not fully opaque, with a lightly creamy texture that was thin but applied evenly. The color lasted for four hours and faded slightly unevenly, and it was, unfortunately, slightly drying as well. ColourPop Ruffle (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Het Loo (P, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Marion (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar). MAC Persistence (P, $19.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Carnal (DC, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Candy Floss (DC, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Buffy (DC, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Trendsetter (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Raw Chocolate (P, $7.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Slow Ride (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Speed Dial (PiP, $6.50) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Carnal (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Hot Buttered Rum (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Dose of Colors Aftermath (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Clay Crush (P, $7.99) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Automatic (Right) (LE, ) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). MAC Ultimate Diva (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Nude (P, $18.00) is lighter (80% similar). ColourPop Screenshot (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Sephora Warm Nude (75) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft beige nude.” It’s a light, rosy beige with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The texture was thin and velvety, so it didn’t tug, but it emphasized every imperfection on the lips. It had a dry look to applied, even though it didn’t feel particularly dry or clingy. It settled into lip lines and faded unevenly, while total wear was only three hours. NYX Forbidden (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Beau (DC, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Vice (LE, $6.50) is less glossy (90% similar). KVD Beauty Noble (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Blushing Beige (915) (P, $7.49) is glossier (90% similar). Tarte Salty (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC What's Haute? (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Pillowtalk (P, $20.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Barfly (DC, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Peach Beige (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). NYX Shy (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Barely Bloomed (700) (P, $7.49) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Miso Pretty (P, $21.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Muneca (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Maybelline Beige Babe (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Agatha (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Midi (DC, $6.50) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Pout (142) (LE, $30.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Strip Poker (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Desert Sun (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “deep brick red.” It’s a deep, slightly muted red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had good color payoff, though not fully opaque, paired with a lightly velvety, smooth texture that glided on without issue. The color wore well for almost six hours, and it was just a bit drying after four hours of wear. NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (100% similar). Chanel La Desiree (327) (LE, $45.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Jingle (LE, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). Maybelline Dynamite Red (DC, $7.49) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Santa Sangre (P, $20.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Ottoman (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Lee Hi (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel La Bouleversante (51) (DC, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Dynasty Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Stunner (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Rouge Stiletto (P, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Fire Down Below (DC, $28.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Deeply Adored (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Fearless Red (LE, $28.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA SUMMARY | MAC Velvetease Lip Pencil ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is supposed to have “the vivid colour impact of a lipstick” with a “smooth” and “matte finish.” The pencil has a really soft, smooth texture that is thin and glides on without tugging or skipping, but it is noticeably thin on the lips, which I find can be unforgiving if you have any dryness or flakiness on your lips. The wear is between three and five hours with lighter shades disappearing more quickly and deeper shades lasting a little longer and/or staining. They are slightly drying to just not drying (but none are hydrating). Overall, they are comfortable to wear, but a few shades tend to look patchy as they wear down on me. They are twist-up, jumbo-sized lip pencils, so they don’t require sharpening (no waste!). Keep in mind, twist-up jumbo pencils like this one often contain less product than a traditional lipstick (which usually contain 0.10 to 0.15 oz.).

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MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Oh Honey Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Promise Me Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil

MAC Reddy to Go Velvetease Lip Pencil