On my lips, it absorbs the blue and turns a dark red. This is cute in its own way, as it makes my lips look like they have a healthy, natural color. The color doesn't last long, and it does come off after meals. It's incredibly moisturizing, so I like the fact that it doesn't peel even when applied to slightly dry areas. I would say Lip Monster is better in terms of feel, but I like how it's small, thin, and cute, and the color is hard to find in budget lipsticks.