I love this moisturizer. It does precisely that, moisturize. It doesn't add chemicals or other ingredients. If you use another face cream or essential oils, apply those first. Then a layer of this. It holds in the other ingredients and adds moisture. It isn't sticky to me, but if you think it is, just apply and wait a bit and it sinks in and removes that feeling. If it remains sticky, you applied too much. It's great for hands, chest, neck, face and feet. I recommend it.