If you're looking for a great lip gloss, this is it. The staying power is amazing. Plus, it doesn't give me that gross "ring" you get with some lipsticks and glosses. The texture is somewhat sticky upon application but it sets in nicely. The 4 rating is because I wish Lancome offered more colors. I chose Beach Plum because it was the darkest - it goes on a nice subtle rose/plum. Much more economical and better quality than Stila (who is probably the biggest rip-off line in the business, in my opinion).