I had no intention of buying a lip product when I actually bought this, thanks to clever marketing strategies and my product junkie status I parted with a decent R 10 note and walked out with a good gloss. All I can say is this product is far from being a therapy but it does make a great gloss and an amazing base for really matte lipsticks. I use it before and after gym and occasionally before bed if I'm too lazy for the full exfoliation of my lips. Its a decent product at a very humble price but if you're looking for a dry/chapped lip treatment then this is not the one.