Looking for a lippie that lasts all day and requires minimal maintenance or touch-ups? Hourglass' Opaque Rough Liquid Lipstick has your lips covered.

Hourglass promises 14-hours of wear thanks to its voodoo-ish properties and ingredients. Let's see how Ballet fared on my lips this past Thursday.

Slight fading and my lips were a tad parched

I was honestly pleased as punch with Ballet and received lots of compliments; the colour served as a great contrast to my little black dress.

And what about the rest?

The wand is pretty handy -- it's flexible and glides over the peaks and troughs of my lips; it's a good thing too, because this particular flat doe foot applicator does not discriminate against shape or size. The cilia-type bristles grab onto the product so well -- I suggest wiping off the excess product in order to start with a minimal amount, this allows you to build up the colour slowly.

The first hour after application is crucial for getting this long-lasting formula to last. Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick binds to your lips and has a tendency to feel tacky, initially. So, fight the urge to purse or smack your lips together -- doing so will transfer the colour and create a patchy finish. If you can be conscious of this, I promise any one of their nine shades will take you from morning to night.

Ballet, a lively pink, wasn't my first choice. I fell for Rose, but settled because Sephora and Mecca Cosmetica both have a tough time keeping Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick on their shelves. I now know why ;)