For me it has worked really well. I have dry skin so sometimes I use a moisturize before I put this shadow base and no problem, it works just fine. Sometimes I use just this shadow base has a shadow, my skin is very light so this shadow base makes my skin looks with a touch of a pearl I love to use it alone. But I also use it has a base, and for me it works perfect, I can put any shadow on my eyes, it’s not sticky and spreads nicely. It is definitely a product that I will buy again.