ColourPop Galore Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth consistency that was moderately dense and lightly tacky, so it tugged slightly during application but had great adhesion. The product sat well on my lips, didn’t feather or migrate over time, and stayed on well for over six hours for a non-drying feel.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Pat McGrath Deep Orchid (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Givenchy Violine Retro (P, $37.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Got a Callback (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC P for Potent (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Toung ‘n’ Chic (LE, $18.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Milani I Am Powerful (P, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Hel’s Bells (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Doin’ Fine (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% 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, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Octocrylene, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), 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
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ColourPop I Heart This Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a bright, darker fuchsia with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a moderately dense texture that felt lightly tacky on my lips but didn’t feel clingy. The lipstick tugged a little as I applied it to my lips, so shorter strokes were best. This shade lasted nicely for over six hours, left a stain behind, and felt neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Fenty Beauty Candy Venom (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Ascend (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Lovespell (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Infrarose (72) (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Givenchy Rouge Mohair (308) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #004 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Dangerously Red (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Melted Berry (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Whole New World (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Jasmine (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% 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, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Octocrylene, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), 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.