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So I've been wearing makeup for years, but only recently decided to Do Something about the sometimes-often 'melting makeup' look happening on my face when it hits mid-afternoon. I have combo skin in that my T-zone gets SUPER oily and my chin and cheeks do not. My skin is also stubborn in that the pores on my nose are quite large, so you can imagine how makeup might settle on my nose with a double whammy of giant pores + oil. (If you can't imagine, the oil would basically melt the makeup off, but makeup that settled into my pores would proudly stay. So I had weird dots on my nose. YIKES.) I decided I needed to change my routine, which includes adding more products like this. I use this at the very end (routine detailed below), and I have to say that I really like this product! I'm not sure if it's a combo of a different routine, or being partnered with some of the items mentioned below, but my GOD has it made a difference. I just spray a few times to lightly mist my face, and it dries pretty quickly. It really helps control the oil on my face - without this and a setting powder, my face would be SUPER shiny by 4pm, but it lasts into the night with just a bit of shine (taken care of by blotting and/or a quick pat of powder). I read a review somewhere (here or MakeupAlley) that this is comparable to Urban Decay's All Nighter, which is TRIPLE the cost of this. Not sure if UD's is better, but I have no problems with this so why change it?? For anyone who has also suffered from "melting face", "cakey layers", and "pore pockets" here are some tips: - Allow more 'setting' time between moisturizer, sunscreen, and primer before applying actual makeup. It's like applying nail polish, you need to give it some time to dry before you start the next layer, or else you get something that gets tacky and gunky. - Pat in your primer, especially around your pores. It's better to pat/tap in your moisturizer/primer vs. rubbing it in, but this is especially key for primer. Patting will settle the primer into your pores more efficiently, allowing a more even surface. I currently use e.l.f. Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer - I'm trying out primers at the moment, and this for the price is pretty good so far. - Stipple foundation, instead of brushing/stroking it on. Less of a chance of your brush/sponge/fingers rubbing away your carefully laid groundwork. - When all your makeup is done (foundation, colored powder, bronzer, blush, eyeshadow, etc etc. whatever your routine is), use the setting powder. I currently use NYX Cosmetics Studio Finishing Powder, Translucent Finish, 0.21 Ounce, which I LOVE. (Left a similar review there.) - Apply finishing spray. I know it's a lot of steps, and you could probably cut out a decent amount in the middle, but considering my stubborn oily skin, this is the best for me so far. Hope that helps!