I wouldn't have ever dreamed of trying this lipstick if it had not been for the recs here on iCompact. I, too, thought this lipstick provided the best representation of that ever-coveted "your lips but better" look. I had been searching forever, and this is where my search ends. Great color, no nasty smell or taste, but it falls one point shy of perfect for long-lastingness. It wears off a bit more easily than my other lippies, even with a lip fixative applied over it. It's the most unusual sheer that produces the most natural and best color. I highly recommend this lipstick.