MAC Spice Lip Pencil vs NYX Lip Liner Pencil in Natural
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Original
MAC Spice Lip Pencil
$23
The original MLBB lip liner. A warm, brownish nude that defines lips naturally and works as a base for dozens of lipstick shades.
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NYX Lip Liner Pencil in Natural
$5
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"The best MAC Spice dupe, period. The shade match is almost perfect and the formula is smooth enough to use as a full-lip base."
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NYX Lip Liner Pencil in Natural is a rock-solid dupe for MAC Spice — the shade is nearly identical, both delivering that warm-toned brownish-pink nude that became a '90s icon and never really went away. The NYX formula is slightly waxier, which means it's a bit harder to blend but also lasts longer without feathering. MAC Spice has a creamier, more buttery glide that makes it more comfortable for full-lip filling, but it needs more touch-up through the day. For lining and defining, NYX Natural is arguably the better performer. For filling in the entire lip, MAC Spice is more comfortable. At $5 vs $22, NYX wins for everyday use.