This is one of the few products in the Essence range that I don't really like. It is nice and affordable, but I found that the one intended for fair skin made my skin look patchy and a bit orange. It did mattify initially, but oily patches on my nose and forehead broke through during the day on my nose and forehead . This product may work okay on a darker complexion than mine though and may also work better in winter when it isn't so hot. I wont be repurchasing again though.