I came to the makeup game late in life (mid-30s). As someone who 1) struggles with the sensory experience of heavy products, 2) is not particularly skilled at applying pigmented products, and 3) has sensitive combination skin which is oily in some areas, dry in others, with some redness... This lil' tube has been a game changer. The ingredients are gentle and simple, the application is SO easy since it's translucent, and it feels nice on my face. I can't speak to its quality as a base for foundation, but I wear it alone on my bare face and I love the way it balances me out, combats shine, and reduces the appearance of pores. 5/5, excellent product.