Painterly (Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour)

The blue undertone really does the heavy lifting here—it’s muted enough for daytime but gives that just-bitten flush after a few layers. Lasts through coffee without turning patchy, which surprised me for a sheer formula.

This shade is exactly that deep mauvey-chocolate with the blue undertone—it reads almost like a bruised plum on my lips, which sounds weird but looks incredible. The sheer coverage layers nicely for a natural 'just bitten' vibe without being patchy, and it's somehow flattering with zero makeup.

The 'just bitten' tint is exactly right—it builds up nicely from sheer to semi-sheer, so I can go subtle for work or layer it darker. Only knock is it doesn't last through a meal, but the blue undertone makes my teeth look whiter, which is a win.