This lipstick is absolutely stunning.
The shade is a medium to dark red, i'd say "blood red" is the most accurate description".
The finish is more satiny/semi-matte than pure matte, and the consistency is creamy.
You get full color pay off in a single swipe and this is what i love the most about it. You don't need many coats.
I find it to bleed a tiny bit outside my natural lip lines so I'd say it is a little risky to wear on its own. MAC Brick is the perfect match for lip liner.
It lasts for a very long time, you rarely need to reapply during the day even if you eat and it leaves a very nice but not stubborn red stain behind.