transparent gloss on the lips (red cherry itself), sweet to the taste, the smell is not very. enough for 2-2.5 hours after a meal all washed away, no moisture remains. After frequent use (applying at least 2 days of drying) to dry STEEL LIPS !!! (Applied immediately as soon dried up. If after the lips went dry and flaking, would put 5 and for that matter, better stick by NOREVA nothing has been found