This lip balm comes in a small round metal container. The only thing is you have to dip your finger to apply it. That means I only use it after washing my hands, so I only use it in the bathroom at home and not outside the house. 16 grams last a long time and the balm should be discarded 12 months after opening. It has a nice smell. It's a clear white balm to almost becomes transparent on the lips. Nonetheless it does seem to give a nice finish on the lips. It has an easy to apply waxy texture. It works really well at keeping lips soft. (I live in a very dry climate and wear braces; I do need a product that protects my lips for at least 2 hours after applying it.) It's budget friendly especially when on sale. It contains nice oils although they're not the main ingredients: shea butter, castor oil and almond oil. I wish it would come in stick version!