After using twist-up lip pencils (like the Revlon ones), I've been spoiled and it annoys me that I have to sharpen pencils like this Nars one. It goes on pretty evenly but does stick to dry patches (not too noticeable though). The wear is good, as long as you don't eat or drink anything. Otherwise, it's what you'd expect from any lip colour- there's transfer and it wipes off. For the price, I don't think I would repurchase