I bought this as a replacement for the First Aid Beauty Mattifying Gel, which was discontinued much to my chagrin. I had really high hopes for this product based on other Acure moisturizers I had used before. Whereas the FAB mattifying gel was light and quick to absorb, this product is thicker, somewhat grainy, and left a tacky residue on my face. My biggest issue, though, was the scent. I've seen a few people talking about it smelling strongly of essential oils, but to me it almost smells mustySee full review