MAC’s ‘Whirl’ lipliner has been around for a while but once Kylie Jenner got her hands on it, there wasn’t a store that could keep it in stock. It is often on backorder so that is why I have decided to share my favorite dupe of this bestseller with all of you!
MAC Whirl is a permanent lip liner that retails for $17.50 and contains 0.05 oz. Jump to a particular section if you know what information you're looking for! MAC Other - Lip Pencil - Whirl 1.45g/0.05oz by MAC 206 HAUS LABORATORIES By Lady Gaga: RIP LIP LINER Demi-Matte Water-Resistant Lip Liner Pencil Available in 16 Colors, Precise & Long Lasting Lip Liner or Lipstick Finish, Vegan & Cruelty-Free 3,134. The backstory: Globally, MAC sells one lipstick every second, and of the hundreds of shades available, Whirl is one of the most popular. After launching in 2015, it became the second-best-selling.
There are a few NYX lipliners similar to ‘Whirl’, but I found ‘Mauve’ to be the closest. Here are the details surrounding the two liners:
MAC ‘Whirl’ lipliner
- $16 (USD)
- Described by MAC as a “dirty rose”
- Available at ULTA
NYX ‘Mauve’ lipliner
- $3.50 (USD)
- Conveniently described as a “mauve”
- Available at ULTA and WALGREENS
Here is a close up of the two swatches:
Whirl Mac Lip Pencil
As you can see from the swatches, the NYX ‘Mauve’ liner is a tad darker with cooler undertones and closer to a rose shade. I personally like how ‘Mauve’ looks here as compared with ‘Whirl’, but I am such a loyal MAC girl so this one is a toughie!
As I was swatching all of my lipliners, I found another NYX pencil to be quite similar to ‘Whirl’ as well, so here is a swatch of MAC “Whirl” vs. NYX “Natural” lipliner:
The Results: Overall, I think the huge difference in price is enough to go with the NYX “Mauve” lipliner. The quality of the NYX pencil was just as good as any MAC lipliner, so the only reason to choose ‘Whirl’ is for it’s brand name or if you like the slight difference in color more. Both pencils have a great texture, making them easy to apply. They also both have rich pigmentation so the color doesn’t just blend in with your natural lip color. I give an A+ to both!
Whirl By Mac Lip Liner Makeup
What do you think about this dupe? Which lipliner do you like better? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 🙂
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