This is a wonderful lipstick. It has a truly matte finish, but it doesn't dry out my lips like some other matte lipsticks or lip stains do. It doesn't really smear, and it stays on for a few hours if you don't touch it. It does, however, wear off if you eat or drink, so you might want to have the lipstick with you to reapply when needed. It has a really nice creamy texture and amazing pigment. Over the years I have purchased many colors, from light nude to bright red (Russian Red is gorgeous!). I also like to mix some of the colors to achieve a desired shade - they are pretty easy to mix - and use lipgloss over the lipstick. The price is also very affordable, especially since the lipstick lasts a long time. Highly recommended!