This lipstick really, really lasts. It does come off if you eat something oily, though. In fact, I think oil is one of the only things that can get it off. I knocked off a point because lips have to be really clean before application. I do really like it though and wear it amlost every day. I got the color ever red-dy, a nice bright red. The top coat is nice, too, even alone on lips; it's really good as a night treatment. This product goes on with a sponge applicator--it's best to put on a very light coat and build up from there. You have to let it dry completely and make sure it's exactly where you want it because that's where it'll be all day. Very nice, all in all.