This lipstick is not creamy like the other mac lipsticks I bought. I love this color, it's absolutely beautiful and does not dry out my lips like some other MAC colors I've tried and I am a huge MAC addict. Anyways, it glides on smooth and has that matte finish so I do top it with either my Vaseline Chapstick or a touch of gloss to shine it up a bit. You can wear a light layer so the color isn't so dramatic or you can use a second layer to darken it up. It does stay on and lasted me throughout a whole football game including the nachos I ordered. Right now is my favorite color!! I have received tons of compliments & most importantly I love it!