In addition to my new favorite and go to Medici - I was excited to try this formula as well. I had trouble deciding between this and fig- went with this because my lips have an almost lavender hue- I’m light medium cool tone olive and wear skin tint t6.5 as a perfect match.

This color is so good. These are sheer yes- but this shade does have some payoff. It adds this hint of a deep raisin? Inky Merlot? It’s so subtle but it deepens my lips and feels hydrating. It’s one you can swipe on without a mirror- with or without a full face of makeup.

For someone lighter I’m sure it has more punch- for someone with a deeper skin tone I bet it’s also perfection as a balmy nude shade- it’s sort of a your lips but better shade for me- just sheer.

It’s like the more sophisticated and cushiony gorgeous reinvention of the sheer “black honey” shades I grew up with. This is less bright- it’s more moisturizing - and the packaging is also quite lovely- has some weight- and the magnetic closure is very satisfying.