This is definitely lightweight, a slightly watery gel that again smoothes over the skin perfectly. And let me just get all whimsical on you for one second - how BEAUTIFUL is this product! The picture really doesn't do it enough justice! It's a gorgeous aqua colour, semi-transparent and it just reminds me so much of a little sea-cave that a mermaid would live in.....*coughcough*....ANYWAY moving on, it really is a pretty product and one that I enjoy using. I use this as the last step in my night time skincare routine. It doesn't make you wake up looking matte - but I didn't really expect or need it to. I use a lot of oil-controlling products during the day that I don't mind how much oil is produced at night. It gives my skin some added moisture for free :)