I was surprised that a small amount goes on easily and doesn't feel like I'm wearing sunscreen at all. It hasn't caused my makeup to come off or become messy so far. It doesn't make my skin feel tight or sting my eyes over time. I didn't buy it because it seemed more expensive than Elixir or Sofina IP, but since a pearl-sized amount is all you need, it seems like it's not bad value for money.