I like the softer balms, this is harsh. Not very easy to apply, is the film, gives a strange, like wax, slightly matte finish (not very nice), minty taste. But as balm is claimed to sport, to find fault with here is not what it does not spread, protects lips from sun and wind, kept on the lips for a long time, I'm sure that will withstand even a swimming pool. A statement handle functions. But I will not take more, try another with SPF.