So this Character True Color Matte Lip Paint in Mauve Rose is honestly pretty awesome. It's got this super lightweight feel that dries down to a gorgeous velvety matte finish—and I'm talking the kind that actually stays put. No smudging, no transferring all over your coffee cup, none of that annoying stuff. What's cool is they packed it with Tocopherol (fancy word for Vitamin E basically), so your lips don't end up feeling like the Sahara Desert after a few hours. The Mauve Rose shade is this really rich, sophisticated color that works whether you're running errands or heading out for drinks. The formula goes on smooth and creamy, gives you total full coverage, and honestly lasts around 8 hours without getting flaky or weird. Works for pretty much everyone too, no matter your skin type. Oh, and it's made in Turkey, which gives it kind of a cool, different vibe. Pro tip: Use that little applicator they give you and start from the middle of your lips, then work your way out to the edges—it'll give you that perfectly defined look without any wonky lines.