I was interested in slim lipsticks, so I bought this without even looking at the tester. First of all, the case and lipstick are slim, but they're a little long, making them a bit unsuitable for small bags. However, the case's design and texture are nice, and the matte finish means they don't leave fingerprints. And then there's the all-important wear. I've tried a lot of MAC lipsticks, and I like that they're matte but don't dry out. However, I found that this lipstick affected my natural lips more than Maximal Matte, pooling color in rough spots and making it difficult to apply to deep lip grooves. The feel and finish are somewhere between Maximal Matte and (regular) Powder Kiss Lipstick. Is this a velvet texture?! I chose Peppery Pink. It's a pink with less blue than I expected, with a hint of yellow. It's not overpowering, but it's a little more saturated than I expected, making it look a bit out of place on a full lip. Using MAC Maximal Satin Lipstick in Peach Stock as a light base gave it a nice, soft color, which I found very appealing. The color range is more subdued than other MAC lipsticks, and I personally wish there were brighter colors with less saturation. Personally, the price is a little higher than other MAC lipsticks, so unless I really love a particular color, I probably wouldn't buy this series.