I'm always trying to make my complextion look as perfect as I can get it. Most of the foundations I used always looked gaunt or flaky or patchy. I was using everything from drugstrore brands to high end department store stuff. I ended up in my local Sephora store and the make-up artist told me about this base. I found after that, it dosent matter which foundation I use, they all go on smooth and even. I LOVE IT!!!!