First off, the Muted Mauve shade is *chef’s kiss*—it’s that perfect balance of rosy and neutral that doesn’t scream ‘I tried too hard.’ Swiped it on my cheeks during my 5-minute Uber ride to work, and boom—instant ‘I woke up like this’ vibes. The cream-to-powder thing? Magic. It melts into skin like butter but sets down without feeling sticky, and somehow makes my pores look softer (hello, built-in filter).

Used it as a lip color too, but heads-up: it’s a tad drying unless I layer balm underneath. Pro tip? Warm the stick between your fingers before dabbing on lips for a stained effect. Also, the pigment is no joke—one light swipe = fresh-faced, two = ‘okay, I’m going out tonight.’

Only gripe? The packaging. Mine snapped at the base after a few uses (RIP), so now I depot the bits into a tiny jar. Still, for the price and how long it lasts (survived my 12-hour shift AND a sweaty yoga class), it’s a staple in my minimalist makeup bag.