Although this mask is a bit sticky, it exfoliates an entire layer off your lips that you can basically peel off in the morning, kinda like the foot peels if you've ever tried those. Not painful, and totally satisfying. It leaves your lips moisturized and smooth the entire day and I don't need to apply lip balm even once! and although it seems small it lasts forever, plus the spatula is the cutest. defintiely a great product.