I use this ontop of the COSRX snail essence and the combination really matifies and hydrates my skin and refines my pores. I used to be extremely oily. I've only been using the products for a week, so I'm very happy that the matifying effect is already so strong. One thing I don't like about this balm is that you need to really rub it in or it leaves a white cast. You can't apply this to individual pimples because it leaves a white patch. I'm OK with that because I use something else for that during the day. I will definitely repurchase this or some other centella product.