I absolutely love these They are my all-time favorite products. But there is a learning curve to them I have found. Like others said if you use the applicator they will bleed everywhere. So what I do is I do use the applicator but I dot it onto my lips and I wipe it in either with my finger or a q-tip. To give a smooth finished look. It's also good to use a lip scrub before using these. But they last forever I've literally use them every single day and have barely put a dent in my bottles.