i usually use hourglass as my foundation it can get pretty pricey very quickly, I wanted something that wasn't so harsh on my skin and gave me sufficient coverage where it look more natural than anything, I really enjoy this product I consider myself to have oily skin and this has done wonders at the same time I bought the fresh soy cleaner I've been using it ever I think it's the combinations of both products cleaning my face and this product anyways I would say try a sample:)