Maybe my lips are more sensitive than Temptalia's, but I do find Ruffian Gold to be gritty! Layered by itself I was like ee gads, just like sand. It's not uncomfortable or too annoying, but it definitely feels gritty to me.
Anyways. Lip swatches!
My lips without lipstick. I have prep + prime lip and Jack Black lip balm to hydrate.
Ruffian Naked. It's different. I'm undecided whether it makes me look dead, but there is a definite pink hue to it, and I think the beige in it is complementary. If I had a darker eye look it might be a-ok
Ruffian Gold. Me likey. I can forsee just using some balm and dabbing this ever so slightly in the center of my lips and good to go, out the door.
Ruffian Red. No lip liner or concealer, just straight from the tube. I thiiiiiink I'm in love with this red
Ruffian Gold over Ruffian Red. Yap. Winner!