It applies moisturizing and has good coverage, so you can use it alone without other products! And the best part is that there seems to be less darkening compared to other products. Even when my makeup breaks down, my face doesn't turn gray, so I'm using it well haha.

For combination skin, it can feel a bit oily over time.

I have dry skin, so I've been using this product only for touch-ups. I've used more than 4 bottles of it, and even though there are good cushion foundations out there, I have no plans to switch to another one for touch-ups (except for the Laneige cushion that came out recently because the case is so pretty). 1. Color: The color is not too red, but just the right shade. It blends well with my natural skin tone, so I'm hesitant to switch to another cushion even if it doesn't suit me, as most people agree that the color is great. 2. Darkening/Lasting Power: When I use the Dupe Ink Lasting, the darkening is noticeable. But this product doesn't darken at all. I can apply it in the morning, touch it up once during lunch, and my skin still looks bright until the evening. I was even surprised when I checked the mirror after drinking at night and saw that the makeup was still beautifully adhered to my skin. 3. Skin Expression: It's not too matte, nor does it feel suffocating with an oily film. It's been great to use throughout the seasons. I don't like a glowy, shiny look, and I hate the feeling of something heavy on my face, so I usually use matte sunscreen sticks. This product was perfect for me - it applies lightly without looking cakey. 4. The Included Puff: The Pony Effect navy cushion puff... I was really surprised when I first used it. It's so bouncy and dense, and I ended up ordering this puff separately after using the Real Techniques sponge, because, as expected, everyone knows about this puff. You should try it once. I came to recommend this cushion as a holy grail for touch-ups, but I was surprised to see that the reviews aren't as positive as I expected. It's hard to test Pony Effect products, and I hope this product doesn't get discontinued due to lack of word-of-mouth, as that would be a shame.

Ah, it seems the ingredients aren't as great as I expected. But since I haven't had any particular issues with it, I'm willing to continue using it.

I really, really recommend it! The color, lasting power, lack of darkening, and overall feel are quite hard to find in other products. This one is truly exceptional in those aspects.