At first I balked at the price of the lipstick, but upon closer inspection realized the lipstick included a mirror for make up touch ups, no more digging for your compact mirror plus lipstick! Also, I had my heart set on a matte lipstick I usually go for a more natural lip color as I'm 53 and purple or black or any of the on point lipsticks that are out now I'd look like a dork n like I'm trying to act like I was still young enough to pull those colors off, plus I'm a tomboy even at my age jeans t-shirt suits me just fine, I was worried about the color of the lipstick because again I'm no fun n like mine w/out glitter or the frosted or pearlized lip colors I wanted it to be as close to my natural lip color as possible as I like the natural look just to enhance what I've got, plus I never buy makeup off line as I like to see it try it to make sure it works w my lip color n all that GOS w/it plus it's been a while since I'd purchased any makeup lipstick included, I'm just so impressed w this line I'm going to stick w it, it's not to matte, not to lip glossy just looks like my natural lips! The part that really helped me was how they actually picture each color and you can zoom in on it really helped my choice making especially since I was a first time buyer online for makeup, I like the fact that when I put it on it looks natural, I don't need two coats and makes my lips look moist w out going over board if you preferred a wetter look you could ABSOLUTLY take a clear lip gloss or one w a tint n make it glossier and a new color as it's pretty neutral but very very pretty on, I love it and completely understand the cost, as my mom used to say "you get what you pay for" and w this you get the bang for your buck!! I like this so much, I might just get brave and get it in red, I've always loved Marylyn Monroe's red lipstick color very sexy....for date night? ...we'll have to wait n see !! ABSOLUTELY WORTH EVERY PENNY WILL PURCHASE FROM HER LINE OF MAKEUP AGAIN!!! I PROMISE....ONCE YOU GET HER LIPSTCK YOU'LL BE HOOKED JUST LIKE ME TOP NOTCH QUALITY TRUE TO COLOR SHOWN A WEE BIT GO'S A LONG WAY!!! Shipping was AWSOME as per usual with Great Offer Stock any questions PLEASE PLEASE CALL THIER SO HELPFUL RESPECTFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT THEY REALLY KNOW THIER PRODUCTS!!