I like it as a lipstick, but not as a balm. I thought this will  give me a creamy,  moisturizing ,and hydrating effect since it is balm, but it didn't not. This is more like a matte lipstick, it's very hard to glide with dry lips. I have to use a clear balm in order to use it. The color is very pretty, but I want lip balm to hydrate my lips. I would go for the aritaum ginger lip balm instead of this.