MAC describes it as a muted pink-beige with shimmer. Although has a very subtle shimmer but rather a great matte finish that brings your natural lip colour to life. This color comes out to almost a beige pink with a purple undertone.The lipstick brightens up my face and it photographs very well. Goes on creamy with a slight sheen. It gives your lip a hint of color that can be worn throughout the year no matter the season. The lipstick can be mixed with other colour's or can be enhanced with a lip gloss.You can wear it with a lip liner or by itself. I have been wearing this lipstick for afew years and keep going back for more, i cannot run out of it. It's a simple nude lipstick that can be worn everyday to work or even on the weekends. I consider it one of my most essential makeup items.