As long as I've used it, it is always sticky. A lip balm like Blistex or Chapstick aren't sticky. You can use Vaseline as an alternative, it isn't as sticky as colored lip glosses.

Both. It's a transparent or semi-transparent, often shiny type of lip thing!

I am addicted to chap sticks, I have one on my keychain, several in my purse, several in the side table drawer where I watch TV, several in my desk here at home and several in my desk at work. My all time favorite to wear and smell was Redkin lip moisture lipstick, but they discontinued it. Sallys beauty supply sells some i like in different flavors, and Avons plain lip moisture is good too. I have tried them all and will use anything in a pinch. If I am out shopping or anything, and don't have something on hand for my lips, (as you can see is almost never) I will find the first store i can buy some at. Usually it happens when I am out of town, and not in my own car. Crazy huh?

I use the kids stuff as well. I find it stays on longer and is not messy. Plus if I lose it I don't feel bad. I am terrible about makeup since I work outside most of the time. I end up sweating it off or rubbing it away. Trish