This gloss is your lips on steroids; the most amplifying and smoothing gloss you’ll find. Liquid glass. It’s clear so you can use it if you want a “your lips but better” look or as a top coat on you favorite color. I’ve been using this for 25ish years and can’t live without it. I’ve never found anything better. Yes it has a stickiness factor…thank goodness! That’s the point, it’s what makes it stick! I can’t stand lip gloss that you put on one minute and it slides off the next. This stuff is the best!!! Love!!!