this is my first review, so i chose to do it on my fave product. the only place i have shine is on my nose and this gel takes away 90% of the shine. i apply it in the morning on clean skin, and ive found it to last longer when i set it with light powder. it makes the area of the skin feel ultra silky and it has the lightest fragrance. i dont have any basis for this, but i think my nose breaks out less after ive used this product for half a year now (it really lasts!!).