The Lipstick Vibrator was my first vibe ever, so I do think it's a great toy for newbies. I wouldn't recommend it for more experienced toy users though as the design and material quality of the vibe is just not there. I'd say it's best for getting you there quickly, not for extended sessions.

The texture is smooth hard plastic which is easy to clean but doesn't exactly feel sensual. There are, however, a few ridges/material joints in the plastic case which make cleaning more difficult. Also, they have an on/off instructional sticker which seems slapped on like a poorly designed after thought (but for the price, you can hardly complain).

The Lipstick is discreet and well suited for travel -- although I do wonder what airport screeners think when they see a lipstick with battery compartment slipping through the scanner. At first glance the lipstick looks cute, however, the toy fell apart in less than a year, so who who really cares about cute when your vibe craps out on you? At some point the twisting screw mechanism that turns on the vibrator (which also provides the connection for the AAA battery) shorted out and and soon after completely failed.

With only one speed and vibe setting I'd say this vibe is best for beginners.

The Lipstick is a cheap novelty toy with decent performance -- so there is certain 'bang for the buck' factor here. It's super easy to use with zero learning curve for beginners. It's noisier than I had expected for it's compact size, although with the door shut you shouldn't be able to hear it. The Lipstick is not waterproof.

This toy is quite easy to care for -- simply wipe it down with 10% bleach solution, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or your favorite toy cleaner. Be sure to clean the cracks and crevices between the plastic seams well.