This is a great color for those who don't want a shade that's too peachy or too pink. Kinda Sexy (matte) is a neutral pinky-rose.They also leave a sheen that's not too glossy (which is very important for me). They are non-drying and very comfortable to wear. I find that they glide onto the lips smoothly without skipping and provide buildable, medium to full coverage with at least 3 and a half hours of staying power. MAC Cremesheen Lipstick ($17 for 3g/0.10oz) - This formula is the most hydrating of the bunch. They also leave behind a very pretty stain. I especially love that they're not frosty or too glossy as my full sausage lips do not need to be accentuated any further. They also provide buildable, medium to full coverage with at least 4 hours of staying power.

They're still wearable for someone like me, who has extremely dry, chapped lips, as long as I exfoliate well and prep my lips with a good balm. MAC Satin Lipstick ($17 for 3g/0.10oz) - This formula is slightly more hydrating than the matte version, but not as hydrating as say, the Burberry Kisses ( swatches). ( They will also fade alot quicker when eating and drinking as with any other lipstick.) (Make sure to exfoliate well and wear a lip balm underneath!) They provide buildable, medium to full coverage and last at least 5 hours. Expect it to rub off throughout eating and drinking within the first hour before it fully dries though - after all, it's not a miracle worker! Past the drying time, however, Velvet Teddy will not bleed, run, smudge or fade this baby is formulated beautifully.MAC Matte Lipstick ($17 for 3g/0.10oz) - This formula is the least hydrating of the bunch and can cause the lipstick to cling onto dry patches, which is expected, considering that the finish is matte. The colour payoff and pigmentation is excellent, wearing for around 4-5 hours with ease. The formula is incredibly creamy, making it truly comfortable and smooth to wear, gliding on like a dream and skimming over any dry patches. Part of the matte collection, Velvet Teddy does offer a subtle satiny-sheen for quite a while before drying to a matte. This is the lipstick of choice to create the illusion of fuller lips - simply pair with a neutral lip liner (I love East End Snob by Rimmel but MAC Spice or Soar liners are fantastic options too) or wear alone for a more low-key look, and you're good to go! Whether you want a sultry nude to bring a casual daytime outfit together, or an uber-glam full lip in the evening, Velvet Teddy delivers. The beauty behind this shade is that it creates a subtle-yet-polished 'my lips but better' effect. A universally-flattering pink nude with a hint of brown, the warm undertone to Velvet Teddy acts as a beautiful contrast against pale complexions and can work just as beautifully on warmer skintones.

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