It has an exquisite texture that's moist but not sticky, just like glue. It improves adhesion and gives a much better base finish. At first, I thought it was just a moisturizer, but none of my current skincare products have this level of adhesion. I was amazed at how quickly it improved the pores on my cheeks and nose, and the peeling around my mouth caused by dryness. It says to use it after skincare, so I use it in this order: this, La Roche-Posay, then foundation. While we tend to look for corrective and sunscreen effects in our primers, this simple primer that simply moisturizes and acts as a glue is a great product.