I've had this foundation since spring, but I tried it only once or twice before the weather was too hot for thick foundation. This formula is a cream foundation in a compact. I can't say cream-to-powder because it really sits as a slimy slick on my skin. It never seems to sink in or dry out as a powder. I have the same problem with Cover Girl Aquasmooth, so maybe it is just me and this would be a decent foundation for someone. I had to buy two colors- Natural Ivory (pink) and Classic Ivory (yellow) and mix them to make an acceptable color. My face looks really white in some lighting when I wear this-even though it is suppose to look good no matter what the light. At best, this does nothing for me and actually takes away translucence from my skin. If my skin had a thicker, more robust quality to it, this might work, so I'm not totally saying it is a terrible product.