Like most, I use a blend of high, mid, and, I don't want to say low-end, but more affordable I guess(?) products. I have STRUH-GUL-ED with powder, foundation/BB/CC cream doing a weird pilling, streaking thing on my face bc now I'm middle freaking aged all of a sudden. Desperate for answers I was trying all sorts of combinations and sequences of applications. Finally I found it!Apply layer of super strong moisture. SLATHER coat of ELF putty primer up on the more porous spots with a dab one the outside facial edges, let set for a few, and coat the face in this perfect powder like crazy til all areas feel smooth and not at all damp from primer. After this, apply concealer where needed and tap-blot with finger quickly. My skin is luminous (NOT SPARKLY, as previous reviewers have suggested idk where that comes from) and smooth and it lasts the majority of the day. Finding solutions >>>>>>The only issue is that there isn't a lot of product in the container to use it this way but at the price vs the Becca and Clé de Peau options that generally failed, it's fine to buy a few at a time. LOVE THIS PRODUCT. Less
If you like using matte foundations and always set your whole face I’d suggest trying this if you haven’t already. I usually use it when I’m using a more matte foundation so I don’t look so dry, I don’t really go for super dewy skin so I just use a light dusting of this powder and it gives a really pretty natural looking sheen, but if you apply a little more you can definitely get the look your going for and it’ll keep your makeup set all day even in high humidity, and it has a beautiful soft focus effect and no flashback.