This serum has a almost gel like feel to it. The name made me think that this would help me with my pores but I don't se a difference but it does hydrate and smooth my skin. I like to use this in the morning because it really smoothes the skin and helps my moisturiser sink in to my skin, which then makes my makeup look much nicer. This is a nice serum and the price is really good but it doesn't do as much as I want it to do.