The gel itself is light, slightly runny & spreads well. There is a heavy sweet scent (added fragrance, so take into account if you are sensitive to it). I personally don't mind it too much, but would have preferred the scent to be milder. Absorbing into the skin takes a minute. While patting it down, it might feel slightly tacky but give it a few minutes and the gel settles down to a neutral finish. Not too matte, not to glowly, it doesn't feel heavy or greasy/sticky and leaves the skin feeling smoother, plump & supple with a nice hydration-moisture balance which I really like. This was the first time I tried a Propolis creams and I wasn't dissappointed. All in all, it's a really good find.