I was impatiently waiting for this to arrive and I was not disappointed. it's thinner than I thought (not thick like a balm but it's not thin enough to be a gloss, it's somewhere in between) and very soft. it is the perfect mix between a sheer "my lips but better" balm and a thick full coverage lip product. I feel like I could still reach for this when my lips are dry or flaky from the winter air without causing any irritation. it has enough pigment to cover imperfections without looking super fake. it's glossy in the most beautiful way. I would definitely recommend!!