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I've been using Paula's Choice skincare almost exclusively for around five years. I'm 36, with very oily skin and enlarged pores. The toner and 2% liquid BHA have greatly improved my skin tone and texture, but I've never been able to find a product to wear during the day that will keep my skin matte without exaggerating my pores, plus offer that all important sun protection. I've tried every ultra-matte foundation, mineral foundation, and shine stopping primer under the sun. They would work for a few hours, but before noon I'd be reaching for my ubiquitous oil blotting papers. So when I read the reviews that this offers all day matte finish, I knew I had to try it. I applied in the morning to freshly cleaned and toned skin. It has a bit of beige tint, but I have fair-medium skin and it blended perfectly, but it doesn't really provide as much coverage as a tinted moisturizer, so you might be disappointed if that's what you're looking for. It went on a bit shiny, but dried after a couple minutes. That's when the magic started. I brushed on a little loose translucent powder over after it dried, and my skin looked perfectly matte and flawless, every pore hidden. I was impressed, but the true test for me was to see how long until the oily shine broke through. I couldn't believe it! By noon I was still matte! (Did I mention I have seriously oily skin?) By two o'clock, still matte. By three o'clock, just a bit of shine on top of my nose, but I dabbed lightly with a clean tissue and I looked like I did in the morning. I can't say enough great things about this product. The oil-control by itself is enough to keep using it. It's great by itself with just a little powder, but if you need more coverage, I think this would work great as a primer under foundation. The full spectrum sun protection is a huge bonus too. However, if your skin is on the drier side, or you're looking for a true moisturizer, I don't think this is the right product. I didn't find this to be moisturizing in the least. But if you're like me, and have been searching for something to wear during the day that will stop shine and provide sun protection, either by itself or under makeup, look no further. I may start buying in bulk just because I don't ever want to be without it!