Despite being a matte finish, the lipstick glides on smoothly and feels hydrating on the lips, creating more of a velvet (rather than matte) finish. Even without lip balm i find it quite comfortable to wear, which, considering the matte/velvet formula and my addiction to lip balm, is quite something. 

The staying power has also proved rather wonderful, and unlike many of my lipsticks does not seem to disappear as soon as i walk out of the door (i seem incapable of keeping lipsticks on!). 

Like all Topshop make-up the packaging is lovely and adds to the overall high quality of the lipstick. For only £8 whimsical has made me very happy indeed and has left me with a delightful urge to delve further into Topshop make-up and what it has to offer...