MAC Werk is a muted, darker red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without tugging. The consistency was very lightweight--almost weightless--and felt thin but didn't look or feel clingy. It was one of the better-applying Powder Kiss lipsticks for me (as I find many emphasize my natural lip texture or lip lines). It wore nicely for five hours, left a faint stain behind, and felt neither drying nor hydrating over time.
