I have finally found a foundation! For years I have been struggling to find a foundation that I could apply and would still be on my face in an hour! This foundation, although pricier than the drug-store brands we all use, actually stays on my face and doesn't cast that horrible tell-tale beigy/orange glow to my fair complexion. I have a slight acne problem, so I use the Bobbi Brown Blemish Cover Stick ($20) in conjunction with this foundation and find that not only do I have a fresh-natural look to my face, but that I don't have to reapply anything. I am also using the Bobbi Brown Face Powder to "set" the foundation, but I am sure you could use any type of loose powder. Only after about 6 or 7 hours, do I see any type of fading or loss of coverage. This product goes on nicely, no thick or heavy feeling. I use my fingers, but I am sure it would work well with one of those foundation sponges. I have combination/oily skin. I highly recommend this product. Please email me with any questions.