This is a cheapo semi-permanent lipstick version. And CHEAPO it is! I got the reddish plummy looking shade in Forever Reddy. Looked way too pinky purple on me - nothing like the tube coloring. Unfortunately they had about 3 colors to choose from. I followed application directions properly but this lippie ran like crazy and refused to color my lips evenly when I tried applying the clear gloss. It was only a measly $3 but I still wouldn''t waste my money. Terrible lippie! Try Max Factor Lipfinity for low end or LipSense for mid end semi-perm lippies. (www.lipsense.com)