NYX's lip creams are probably my favorite makeup product, period. Amsterdam has great color payoff and a comfortable, light texture. I've found that with any of the SMLCs, if you put a tacky layer of balm on before application, it saves your lips from a liquid lipstick-level of drying. However, I think this is a red more for warm-toned skin. The website describes this as a "pure red," which made me think it would turn out neutral on my lips. It's really more orangey, probably in the same color family as MAC's Lady Danger. Regardless, a fantastic product and beautiful color if you're down for bright, red-orange lipstick.