I believe this is movie star lipstick! it is a deeper pink but just deep enough not to cross over into too-dark territory. I have been wearing this everyday for 3 weeks and I just love it. It does not have shine or shimmer, it is just pure color.  You can layer this if you wish as it's a remarkable base, but I love it as is. This is such a beautiful lip color, when it wears off, it leaves a stain on my lips and I just love that!