Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Vivid Violet

I included Smashbox's Be Legendary Lipstick in Vivid Violet ($23 CAD/3g) in my Radiant Orchid Beauty post, and now it's time for its' full review! I've tried this formula before in the shade Nylon Nude, and I really love that shade, so I was excited to try out another shade from the line. 

"Legendary beauties are unforgettable for their daring, iconic style. Get famously bold lips that stand out from the crowd with this beautiful lip color packed with vitamins C and E. It's guaranteed to keep your lips feeling smooth and looking marvelous." - Sephora

Smashbox's Vivid Violet is a beautiful shimmery berry-purple shade. If you want something a bit darker than the ever so popular radiant orchid hue, I think that this one works wonderfully. These Be Legendary Lipsticks come packaged in rectangular black tubes that I find to be quite sleek. Vivid Violet has good pigmentation, and I only need to go over my lips once to get a good amount of colour. The formula of Vivid Violet isn't as creamy as Nylon Nude, but it also doesn't dry out my lips. So it seems that there's a bit of variation in formula throughout the shades, but it wasn't anything drastic.   

Vivid Violet wears well on my lips - I only need to reapply every 5 hours or so. This formula will transfer slightly while eating or drinking, but it isn't anything major. Once this lipstick does start to fade, it doesn't look patchy or weird - it fades evenly. I think that Vivid Violet is a shade that I could wear year round, as it's a medium toned purple - not too vampy or too bright! 

I really enjoy this formula from Smashbox, it's pigmented and wears really well. There's a wide variety of shades available, and I have my eyes on Cognac, Posy Pink, and Pretty Social. Have you tried any of Smashbox's Be Legendary Lipsticks?