Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I thoroughly read the reviews before purchasing this product. I have used a stain product for years from Morgan Schick that is no longer available. I have been looking for a replacement for some time. I am 52 years of age, my skin is not what it was 30 years ago! Stain has definite pluses and minuses for older skin. Most days I find my home state of Florida to be too hot and humid for a full face of makeup (it can literally melt off). These are the reasons that I really like this product set: -The stains have decent lasting power. I can put the product on in the morning. Drink coffee, brush my teeth, eat breakfast-my lips still have nice color -about 50% faded-at 1:00P.M. My cheeks hold noticeable color until bedtime. -Once dry, the color DOES NOT transfer. At all. Period. You can put moisturizer over it (or balm if it is your lips) and still no transfer. Just to test this theory, I put the product on my lips and cheeks before bed. I am a side sleeper. No transfer at all, plus I looked all bright and rosy in the A.M. -The colors are quite nice. I especially like the orange toned one. I also like to layer the pink and orange. Note: a couple reviewers said there was a bad taste-the products that I received had no taste to speak of. -The applicator is nice and easy to use. Note: It does hold a lot of product so I end up blotting it a bit to have more control before applying it to my lips. What most folks will not like: -If you are unfamiliar with stain as a cosmetic-there is learning curve. It is very unforgiving! You need to work with it at home a few times before wearing it out. It does not wash off easily. -If you have older skin you need to use a lighter touch. The watery liquid will quickly settle into flaws in the skin. multiple light coats blended with a finger works better for this...which leads me to my next point -Yes-your fingers will be stained if you use them to blend. The stain wears off more quickly on hands as they tend to get so much more use, but they will be stained for a couple of hours. -The stain will appear much brighter on dry areas (especially if your lips are dry and cracked). Overall, I am very happy with these and would purchase them again in the future.