I found that this primer made my skin feel and look very smooth. Product reduces the look of pores. I find that this primer doesn't really control oil, but my face doesn't get that oily during winter so it's not really a problem. I love that its a great dupe for my Maybelline pore eraser (with is not cruelty free). The texture of this primer is a gel-like consistency, but dries to a matte finish. It feels very silky, which I love. I use about a pea-sized amount of this primer. This product says that it can be worn alone. This primer does not break me out, which is a plus I think I found my new primer, and its cruelty free... bye bye Maybelline....