This product is so lightweight it feels like nothing is even there in the first place. I use it over a lipstick so I can actually see the effect of the lip gloss. The product actually shines like crazy! But it gives lips a lovely colour which is actually what I like about the product, because it makes plain lipstick stand out more rather than look dull, plus the gloss is light and doesn't have a sticky feeling. It doesn't break down the lipstick and make lips look horrible.