Let me start by saying that I own a LOT of lipsticks, lip stains, and lip balms. It's the only thing that I will be wearing if I have to choose one makeup item, because I have pale lips. So when I received a sample of the Tata Harper Volumizing L&C tint in Very Popular, I wasn't really expecting anything of it, nor did I need a new addition to my collection- especially because it comes in a jar and you have to use a finger to apply. However, I've been reaching for it almost daily and I'm really addicted (imagine having at least 30 beautifully packaged lip products to choose from and rubbing your finger into a little plastic container?)
It smells of watermelon and the color is absolutely perfect (it's a very peachy pink, which I would never have gone for in the first place). The consistency isn't thick or sticky, just extremely moisturizing yet featherweight. I have very chapped lips all the time, and most formulae will dry them out even more, but this lip tint protects them really well from any loss of moisture, which is really "volumizing"- they just look and feel plumper when I wear it.
The only downside is actually that the sample did come in a plastic container, which is odd coming from a green brand- they should really do something about that.
Note: I tend not to use it on my cheeks because I'm oily, but I think it's nice if you have drier skin.