I have one of the lipsticks from the 3CE mood recipe collection and I'm so glad I also opted to get the tint as well. You only need a brief swipe of this velvet tint to get full coverage, and it lasts quite a while as well. The texture isn't drying (although I would still recommend using a lip balm beforehand) and the color is beautiful. The red leans more toward the cooler spectrum (also making your teeth look a bit brighter compared to the usual orange-reds), and can be made darker or lighter depending on how much you layer and what the underlying tone of your lips are. I think this is great versatile color and will continue to try the other ones.