As a brand I've found Surratt hit and miss but Lipslique is a definite hit. I'm early 40's and my lips have lost some pigment and are a little dry. Pros: moisturising, very light feel, smoothing on the lips, natural pigments with a soft 'sheen' which makes lips look really naturally plump without being too glossy. Cons: this is not a long-wear high pigment lipstick. Look elsewhere if that's what you're after! Reapplication is needed throughout the day. Also it's stupidly expensive for what you get in the tube. Recommended shade: for Caucasian skin, eglantine is a great starting point as is a very wearable flesh toned rose.

Really enjoyed the lovely texture. I am using Lipslique after a brief flirtation with liquid lipstick so it's a very welcome change. It's lovely and creamy without being heavy. They are very wearable and I have been using them as a daytime/work staple. My one negative is the colours are slightly different than pictured. I purchased 'Paramour' and 'Hevyn' and they are both more brown toned than I was expecting. It's definitely not a problem but just a heads up to those who really don't like brown tones!

I am a huge fan of Kevin Aucoin so was excited about this rate from his protegé. I am sure that these are great but didn't want to try them as the colours I ordered (Bandy and Ladybug) looked different - the former looked browner rather than the 'perfect warm rose' promised, and the latter looked.....well just different. It's a shame but think I will need to find a counter where I can try these on. I think 'Eglantine' would have been a better choice!

As a stubborn fan of Mac Lipsticks in Blankety and Modesty, I purchased the shade 'Chuchoter' on a bit of whim - but from the moment I applied this balmy, hydrating nude hue, I was sold - and when my lips remained moisturised and perfectly 'blush' hours later - I knew I had found my holy grail nude lipstick. The perfect fleshy pink, I know this is going to compliment any make up look, whether minimal or dramatic. Think 'your lips but better'. I can safely say this is going to be a staple in my every day make up bag... and I haven't even owned it for 24 hours. IN. LOVE. *4 stars - only because you can't retract the lipstick if you twist it all the way up!