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Swatches of the MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils, Available Now in the MAC Permanent Line

October 16th, 2017 by Karen 10 Comments

mac liptensity lip liner swatches
The new MAC Liptensity Lip Liners

You’d think that I, as a Greek mythology enthusiast, would already know the correct pronunciation of the word “Dionysus,” which is one of the shades in the new (and now available in the MAC permanent line) MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils.

Is it dee-oh-NIGH-sus or dee-AHHH-nah-sees?

I’ve heard it both ways.

One day I’ll figure it out! (Or, maybe one of you guys will tell me, ha! 🙂 That’s why I love the Internet.)

Fun fact: I actually thought about naming Connor Claire “Artemis,” after Artemis of the Wildland/Mistress of Animals/Goddess of the Hunt.

Ooh! Or “Nike,” after the Goddess of Victory (and not the massive international mega brand).

Like the MAC Liptensity Lipsticks, these lip pencils are new additions to the MAC permanent line, and they’re like soft, creamy, super skinny lipsticks.

mac liptensity lipstick swatches october 2017
See the angled tip?

Incidentally, several of these have matching partners in the complementary Liptensity Lipstick line, like Stallion, Galaxy Grey, Marsala, Dionysus, Habanero, Double Fudge, and Toast and Butter.

Even though, technically, these are liners, I like using the brighter ones, like Cut Ruby (SO GORGEOUS), as lipsticks, because they’re so easy to maneuver around my natural lip line.

Generally, the darker shades work well as lipsticks, too, except for Hellebore, which is quite patchy.

Speaking of patchiness…I also have trouble with Art District, which is one of the nudes. It takes a lot of layering and patting to even it out when I use it to fill in my lips, but it gets the job done as a straight-up liner (as does Hellebore).

mac liptensity lip pencil swatches 4
Habanero, All Dressed Up, Marsala, Royally Flushed
mac liptensity lip pencil swatches 4
Double Fudge, Dionysus, Fire Roasted, Hellebore, Stallion, La Sultana, Stallion

mac liptensity lip pencil swatches 2
Galaxy Grey, Enoki, Art District, Cut Ruby
mac liptensity lip pencil swatches 2
Honey Pecan, Fresh Clay, Pressed Blooms, Toast and Butter

Another thing about these, since they are very soft and creamy, they might not always travel well. In fact, a couple of them broke on me right at the base when I opened them (All Dressed Up and Double Fudge), so hold on to your receipt… I’m just sayin’.

If you want to give them a closer look, the MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils are $21 each, and you can find them now in the permanent line.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Swatches of the MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils, Available Now in the MAC Permanent Line / Originally published October 16th, 2017

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  1. Susan T. says

    October 16th, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    It’s Die-uh-NIGH-sus. I’m a Greek and Roman archaeologist. 🙂 Although I think people likely pronounce it differently in different countries. I imagine a British archaeologist might pronounce it differently. (I’m Canadian.)

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  2. Linda Libra Loca says

    October 16th, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Die-uh-nigh-sus, I´d say. At least that is how we in Germany say it. I was the weird kid that read Homer aged 14…
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … #pixipretties – Review, tutorial and swatches

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  3. Kim says

    October 17th, 2017 at 8:59 am

    I’ve always said die-uh-NYE-sees, but I’ll defer to Susan T above who has much better credentials than I. HAHA! I’ll also try to remember to end it properly in the future. 🙂

    These lip pencils confuse me because they look like straight-up lipsticks in the tube. I just can’t reconcile the word “pencil” with this style. And they definitely don’t look like liners.

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  4. Sissi says

    October 17th, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    No clue how to pronounce it- as a native german I better don’t try to give your tips lmao! Cut Ruby is beautiful!

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  5. MAGDALENA Marie says

    October 17th, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I am Slavic and have no clue how to pronounce it although I have read Homer , Shakespeare, Bertolt Brecht and such. I am just hoping that those do better job than MACs regular very hard l/ liners. I am very happy with liptensity lipsticks tho.

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  6. Michele DiCola says

    October 17th, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Like Dion and the Belmont’s?
    The Wanderer .
    Run Around Sue.
    A Teenager in Love .
    While I digress .

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  7. Amalia says

    December 8th, 2017 at 7:44 am

    I’m late LOL! but they have just launched in Greece and I wanted to see your review/opinion about these. dee-oh-NIGH-sus or dee-oh-NIGH-sohs is the correct pronounciation, or copy paste this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbnHby19K6s As a greek I love seeing so many ladies above to care about right pronounciation! Also Hellebore (Elleboros) was the herb that healed Hercules from the madness. Well educated and sophisticated makeup lovers! Big hugs and happy holidays from Greece!

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    • Karen says

      December 8th, 2017 at 8:04 am

      Hi Amalia,

      Thank you for clearing that up! I know now to emphasize the “NIGH”. 🙂

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      • Amalia says

        December 8th, 2017 at 9:15 am

        Thank you for your quick reply. I know how busy you are, as a hard working mommy.

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        • Karen says

          December 8th, 2017 at 10:57 am

          Oh my gosh, thank you! Now the mystery is finally solved for me, LOL! 🙂

          Happy Friday to you!

          Reply

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