As a primer you think it would smooth over fine lines and fill in my pores. It felt good going on, but throughout the day it did not do the job I was expecting. I think it is because I have dry skin. I think if your skin was a cool colour it would work better. My complexion is warm. Maybe the problem is that I am looking to close at myself. When my make up was done this morning, it did look fabulous. For $38, I will keep searching. I just thought photo finishing would be the awesome makeup that it sounds like and looks like in magazines.