A shade lighter than expected but still worth the buy! [SEP] To start off, most of my lipsticks are from NYX's suede collection. I was dying for a red since I had more of the bold colors.<br /><br />Now, I expected this color to be darker but it's actually a bit lighter than the photo here suggests, I was a tinsy bit let down by that as I was hoping for a darker shade.<br /><br />However, I love this product, it applies so nicely. You really only need 1 or 2 swipes to the lips. I'm out 7 hours a day as a highschool student. I snack about once and eat a full meal halfway through during those hours, it's pretty much the only time I ever need to reapply.<br /><br />If you're looking for a creamy lipstick that's not drying, has a smooth finish, and lasts for a decent amount of time (besides when eating) this is the one I'd reccomend.