This lip pencil is just what I've been looking for. I wanted a natural looking color to define my mouth without leaving any tacky lines to peep through. With this stick you can top it with lipstick, lip gloss, lip stain or even leave it as is. It applies smoothly but if you have dry lips like me, applying lip balm before hand can't hurt. The other tip is an added bonus. I blend it a bit with my finger and it does add a very subtle and nice effect.