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Rimmel Brownie Pie vs Cappuccino: What's the Difference?

Rimmel London Brownie Pie and Cappuccino are both brown lip liners, but they sit at different depth levels.

Brownie Pie is the deeper and slightly richer brown, while Cappuccino is lighter, softer, and cooler toned brown.

If you are choosing between the two, the main question is how much contrast you want. Brownie Pie gives more visible definition, while Cappuccino works better for softer, lower-contrast lip looks.

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For a broader overview of brown lip liners, see our brown lip liners guide . To understand how undertone affects how browns pull on the lips, see warm vs cool brown lip liners.

Brownie Pie: deeper brown definition

Brownie Pie is the deeper option of the two.

It reads as a medium-deep brown with a muted red-brown quality, giving it more definition than Cappuccino without becoming extremely dark.

This makes Brownie Pie the better choice if you want a more noticeable lip line or a brown liner that can hold its own against richer lip colors.

Cappuccino: softer cool-toned brown

Cappuccino is lighter and softer than Brownie Pie.

It reads more like a cool lighter brown, making it useful for lower-contrast lip looks, blending, and everyday light cool brown combinations.

Because it is not as deep, Cappuccino may be too soft if you want strong definition, especially on deeper skin tones or more pigmented lips.

How they compare

  • Brownie Pie — deeper muted brown
  • Cappuccino — lighter soft cool-toned brown
  • Brownie Pie gives more visible definition
  • Cappuccino is better for softer, blended looks
  • Brownie Pie works better when you want more contrast
  • Cappuccino works better when you want a softer low-contrast liner effect

Which one should you choose?

  • If you want more definition: Brownie Pie
  • If you want a softer cool-toned brown liner: Cappuccino
  • If you have more pigmented lips: Brownie Pie may show up more clearly
  • If you prefer low-contrast lip looks: Cappuccino
  • If Cappuccino feels too light: Brownie Pie is the better choice

Bottom line

Brownie Pie and Cappuccino are not interchangeable brown liners.

Brownie Pie is deeper and better for visible definition. Cappuccino is lighter and better for soft low-contrast brown lip looks.

If you want a brown liner that gives more structure, choose Brownie Pie. If you want something softer, lighter, and easier to blend, choose Cappuccino.