I find the texture to be quite “spreadable” and not too waxy. smooth and heals dry lips well. One of the big downsides that I can say is that this product could be quite unhygienic, as is the case with so many potted products. The only resolution I can suggest is to be vigilant about using clean, sanitized fingers only – I honestly wouldn’t have kept the product this long if I hadn’t been super careful all this time.