I previously tried the apple balm in a jar, but carrying the silicone brush around was inconvenient, so I only applied it at home, which was really uncomfortable. The color and shine are truly beautiful though. When the product with the included brush came out, I bought it and found it very convenient, so I like it. However, I think the volume is less than the jar type, not sure if that's correct. Maybe it's because of the shape. I've been using it every day lately. The only downside is that when I eat, it all comes off, so I have to reapply frequently, which is a bit annoying. But I've never seen this kind of shine and color in other products, and since other products also need frequent reapplication, I just keep using this one. :)