At first, I was unhappy. Got it home, scooped up a big glob of it, and proceeded to just rub it in. It looked cakey and awful! But, after some experimenting I perfected it and now I'm in love. The trick for me is to start with getting the application sponge damp. Instead of scooping up the product, I just pat it. Then, I dab it on my skin. You don't need a lot. Less is more with this. Then I let it dry slightly before finally smoothing it out. Perfect. Great coverage, really does sit on top of lines making them less visible. Great package. Bottom part holds the sponge. The glass part on top unscrews to reveal the foundation. Bought the blush too. Same deal to apply, but great performance. Go for it! I've had it for two weeks now and have hardly made a dent!