MAC Chicory Lip Pencil. Shirt: Mascara & Kitties
What’s an unsung makeup hero? For me, it’s an oftentimes underrated makeup morsel, a permanent collection product that scoots under the radar screen of numerous makeup lovers but regularly rocks my world. The long-running Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorites.
I know, I know — we’re all wearing masks. So, what’s the point of wearing lipstick or lip liner, or any other lip products at all?
Listen, just because my face is covered doesn’t imply I don’t get the urge to wear something on my lips. I still love wearing lip color, and I’ll wear it around the house, just because. I don’t need a logical reason. ?
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A few days ago I just happened to come across a lip pencil from MAC that made my heart flutter like a hummingbird, and I thought you might like it as well. It’s a warm matte peachy brown called MAC Chicory, and I think it’s lurvely.
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It’s a little reminiscent of ’90s-style brown lipsticks like MAC Paramount, which is completely bad-@ss — but Chicory is a little less aggressive due to the presence of the peach, so it’s much more wearable and down to earth. It’s a kinder, gentler version of the girl who loves wearing combat boots, Levis and button-down flannel.
I’m wearing MAC Costa Riche liner as a base on my lids with MAC give Me sun MSF Powder on top.
The shade lives in MAC’s permanent line, and it’s $18. It ought to last a while, too. Some people aren’t fans of MAC’s pencil liners because of their harder texture, but I don’t mind it at all. I like the stiffer consistency. It helps with longevity, especially if you’re using them as a lipstick, which in this case just entails lining and filling in your lips with Chicory and layering your favorite lip balm on top. (Lately, that’s been CeraVe Hydrating Balm for me.)
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If you’re a fan of warm brown eyeshadows, and you lean heavily on Soft Brown, Saddle, Sable or, if you love and wear Costa Riche or Teddy liner often (which I do!), Chicory is a fantastic complement to any of those colors.
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Give it a try. I think you’ll love it!
Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,
Karen