The texture is smooth but creamy. It's a bit tackier than the rest of them but i'm not sure if it's my gloss only. It lasts fairly long. One thing I like about the CM glosses is the size. You get double the size of a MAC lipglass for the same price. The colour is pretty and unique. It's from the Spring 2001 line. It is an opaque gloss that is a beige, berry, with a hint of something. :P Think of Stila Blackberry (in the tube) with beige cream in it (yes i'm hungry) and that's the colour. It's a cream so there's no shimmer to it. I think it would be great for the upcoming Fall season.