This purchase of Prescriptives All Skins (Level 1 Cool), was my first experiment with mineral makeup of any kind. Overall, great performance from this product, over the spring season. I have basically wonderful skin with an abundance of oil~which is more and more my friend as I grow older. Have decided that I really don't like/need most liquid foundations in the last several years. This makeup offers the light-medium coverage I was looking for, with the bonus of a beautiful matte finish. I apply it lightly with a small, fluffy brush, over a bit of concealer, where it's needed. A little extra care with application around the eyes, and jawline pays off with longer/better wear. Think it makes a nice eye-shadow base as well. It is fairly long-lasting. The true test will be how it wears in the summer heat over sunscreen, and other lotions and potions. Betting it will be a definite improvement over wearing powder in the heat; and will hopefully boost the performance of the blotting papers I use to control shine. Seems good for the skin. Glad I took a chance because of a gift with purchase. A bit pricy, but a litlle goes a long way.