I have used other lip bases in the past, this one is a really nice, lightweight one which doesn't dry completely on my lips. I don't mind that at all as it doesn't leave me with that weird dry/dusty feeling afterward. The base definitely prolongs the wear of almost any lip product I've put over it but the applicator is not my thing at all. I can't see how anybody would be able to follow the proper lip shape with the wobbly thing at the tip. Great for filling in the lower lip but I think I might start using a lip brush for the rest. Overall not a bad product but I don't think I'd buy it again.