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NYX Praline vs Bit of Honey: What's the Difference?

NYX Butter Gloss Praline and Bit of Honey are close enough to compare, but they split into different color families. Praline reads more muted brown, while Bit of Honey reads rosier and more rose-mauve.

The practical difference is how much rosy color you want. Choose Praline when you want the softer brown gloss effect. Choose Bit of Honey when you want more rose-mauve presence without moving into the deeper berry Butter Gloss shades.

At a glance

Praline

Muted brown gloss

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Praline
  • Browner and softer than Bit of Honey
  • Less rose-mauve overall
  • More grounded than the rosy Butter Gloss shades
  • Better if you want a muted brown effect

Bit of Honey

Muted rose-mauve gloss

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Bit of Honey
  • Rosier and more mauve than Praline
  • Less beige-brown overall
  • More colorful than Praline without going berry-plum
  • Better if you want a soft rosy effect

Short recommendation

Choose Praline if you want a muted brown gloss that looks more grounded and less rosy.

Choose Bit of Honey if you want a muted rose-mauve gloss with more rosy color presence.

Want the full Butter Gloss map? Browse NYX Butter Gloss swatches Pairing with liner? Read the pink lip liners guide

Praline: muted brown gloss

Praline sits in a muted brown direction with subtle rosy influence. Compared with Bit of Honey, it reads browner, softer, and less mauve.

Praline is useful when you want a gloss that feels grounded rather than rosy. It can pair easily with brown liner if you want more structure.

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Praline

Bit of Honey: muted rose-mauve gloss

Bit of Honey sits between rose-mauve and rosy-brown. Compared with Praline, it reads rosier, more mauve, and more colorful.

Bit of Honey is the better choice if Praline looks too brown or too muted. It gives more rosy color while staying softer than Angel Food Cake or Devil's Food Cake.

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Bit of Honey

How they compare

Praline and Bit of Honey comparison
Feature Praline Bit of Honey
Color family Muted brown gloss Muted rose-mauve gloss
Undertone Muted brown with subtle rosy influence Rosier mauve with soft brown balance
Depth Soft muted brown gloss Slightly deeper rose-mauve gloss
Overall effect More grounded and brown-leaning Rosier and more colorful
Best use case When you want a muted brown gloss When you want a muted rosy gloss
  • Praline reads more muted brown.
  • Bit of Honey reads more rose-mauve.
  • Praline looks more grounded and less colorful.
  • Bit of Honey gives more rosy color presence.
  • Both shades can shift on the lips because Butter Gloss is translucent.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Praline if

  • You want a muted brown gloss.
  • You want less rose-mauve color than Bit of Honey.
  • You prefer a more grounded gloss effect.
  • You plan to pair the gloss with brown or muted brown liner.

Choose Bit of Honey if

  • You want a muted rose-mauve gloss.
  • You want more rosy color presence than Praline.
  • Praline looks too brown or too muted on you.
  • You plan to pair the gloss with rosy-brown, mauve, or soft brown liner.

Neither is ideal if

  • You want a lighter beige-brown gloss.
  • You want a deeper toffee-brown gloss.
  • You need strong lip definition without liner.
  • You prefer opaque lipstick-level color.

Bottom line

Choose Praline if you want the more muted brown option. Choose Bit of Honey if you want the rosier, more rose-mauve option.

If Praline feels too brown and Bit of Honey feels too rosy, compare the middle shades on the NYX Butter Gloss swatches page, especially Sugar High, Butterscotch, or Tiramisu.

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