MAC Lip Pencil 1.45g

Overview

MAC Lip Pencil 1.45g is the brand's Burgundy-shade lip liner, built with a cream finish that sits comfortably alongside the rest of MAC's long-running Lip Care lineup. It's a small, travel-friendly pencil—barely bigger than a standard eyeliner—so it slips into a makeup bag without taking up real estate. Rather than acting as a standalone lipstick, this lip liner is meant to define the lip line first, giving whatever color goes on top a cleaner edge to work with. Think of it less as the star of the look and more as the prep step that keeps everything else in place. For anyone who already leans on liners before lipstick, that role will feel familiar, and the burgundy tone gives it a slightly cooler, wine-leaning personality than a typical neutral liner.

Features & Benefits

The formula glides on smoothly without dragging or tugging at the lips, which makes the actual lining process feel less like a chore and more like a quick step in a routine. The tip stays precise enough for controlled outlining, so you can follow the natural lip line instead of fighting an oversized, blunt point. Once set, this burgundy lip pencil holds its place under lipstick for hours, and it does a solid job keeping color from bleeding or feathering into fine lines around the mouth. The cream finish also means it can stand on its own in a pinch—skip the lipstick entirely and you've got a soft, moody burgundy wash on the lips. It's compact too, easy to drop into a small bag for midday touch-ups without adding bulk.

Best For

This shade makes the most sense if you're drawn to deep wine or berry tones, especially heading into fall and winter when richer lip colors tend to come out. If you regularly wear bold, dark lipsticks and find they bleed or fade unevenly without a base, this lip liner is built for exactly that problem. It's also a natural pick for people who already like MAC's lip liner formula and are simply hunting down this specific cult shade rather than experimenting blind. And if precision matters more to you than speed—if you'd rather take an extra ten seconds to get a clean line than swipe on color and hope for the best—this is the kind of product that rewards that patience. Casual users who rarely line their lips probably won't notice much difference.

User Feedback

Feedback tends to circle around a few consistent points. People frequently mention that the burgundy comes out true to its name—rich and pigmented rather than washed out or pink-leaning—and plenty say the smooth application makes lip lining feel far less fussy than they expected. On the downside, a number of buyers note that it doesn't arrive pre-sharpened, so you'll want a dedicated cosmetic sharpener on hand before first use. Some reviewers also weigh the price against cheaper drugstore liners and wonder if the difference is worth it for a product this small. Even so, the overall sentiment leans positive, with many describing it as a repurchase once they've found their preferred shade and gotten used to the pencil's quirks.