drying [SEP] i like the red color it is rich with a vintage feel a small amount of product comes in a metal tube there is a leaflet with directions in which they say to use over lip balm they are not kidding although it goes on smooth and creamy it is very drying the velvet finish is nice but it dries slowly smudges and transfers it does not withstand eating and drinking but my main objection is that it is very drying my lips felt dry and parched a little less so after using lip balm