I tried Matte Rouge for the first time in a while and was amazed at how much it has evolved. I'd always thought that matte lipsticks would dry out my lips, so I'd avoided them. But with changes in my personal life and more casual attire, I decided to give them a try. First of all, it lives up to its advertised "sheer" finish, which I was pleased to see makes it easy for even a beginner to matte lipsticks. The color lasts for about a year. It does come off after meals, but it comes off evenly and cleanly, so I didn't mind. Because it's matte, it feels a little more drying than glossy lipsticks, but it's within tolerable limits. It applies smoothly and feels great to use. However, applying it without moisturizing left my lips feeling dry, so I recommend using lip balm as part of your skincare routine. I applied lip balm and lightly wiped it off with a tissue before applying this lipstick. It didn't accentuate any vertical lines on my lips, and the color was beautiful! PK841 is a subtle, easy-to-wear color. It's perfect for natural makeup days, but I also like makeup where my lips are the focal point, so I'd like to try a more bold color next time.