I've used a few different sph lip products (sun bum, jack black, burts bees, this one and the mineral sph version). It's chemical sph so you do experience a little bit of that chemical sph ick in your mouth, but it was tolerable (sun bum is the worst for that). Has a nice moisturizing consistency (maybe like blistex), not super thick or waxy or sticky. Best for winter sports.If you need it for water sports, especially in oceans and rivers, please use the dermatone mineral sph version. It works just as well, is only slightly thicker but not waxy consistency and warms up easy when it touches skin, it also didn't leave a white cast -- I used it on my lips, cheeks, eyelids, and nose to provide a better barrier while surfing because the sun and salt is brutal on my face. If I had to pick between the two, I'd pick the mineral version.