I got my :boxday: with "Instigator" today - and I have to say that while I did notice it was somewhat patchy, it wasn't as patchy as "Punk Couture." Again, I applied it with no new coat of lip balm so that could explain why, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. "Instigator" is definitely darker on me than "Punk Couture" - it's a deep reddish purple (a more significant amount of red than "Punk Couture") that, in poor/'dark' lighting, can look nearly black.
I only included the second picture above because I feel like it gives a slightly more accurate rendition of the color as it shows up on me. Both pictures were taken in artificial, depressing lighting with my phone so I wouldn't take them -too- seriously. I haven't had a chance to take any good pictures of the lipsticks because NYC is being the typical b*tch with its weather. Yes, I know a lot of 4-season states are experiencing snow but I already hate NYC and this BS weather doesn't help. Anyway, rant aside, I really like "Instigator"! I don't know if I prefer this one or "Punk Couture" as I still haven't worn "Punk Couture" all over my mouth, or tried the lipsticks on with proper balm prep, but I can safely say I'm happy to own both.
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