Liquid on, matte-black finish. Amazing. [SEP] This lipstick goes on well and does cover your lips with a pretty good black matte color. It even smells kind of like chocolate. It stays on pretty well even though it goes on kind of like lip gloss. I found I needed a little black liner to structure the edges but that's a given. When it wears off, you may have a bit of staining on your lips. So either carry it around with you so you can reapply or just be prepared for that. I like the bottle and it's light to carry in your purse or slip in your pocket.