I love these "lipsticks"! I would say they're more like a lip balm that stains the lips a soft pinkish-red color. It's, your lips, but better look, that last most of the day! It not only hydrates like a balm, the stain last through drinks and food. Great for any occasion. I love to apply on the lips while doing my makeup, but before I apply my lip products; it makes my lipstick apply nicer and comes off more evenly since there is a stain beneath. These are super affordable too. I see no downside to these!