I use a moisturizer everyday regarless. I've tried this alone and do not really like it. However, when I'm using liquid foundation (or tinted moisturizer) I mix the strobe cream with my foundation together on my fingertips, then apply to my face like I was putting moisturizer on. Then I follow that with the MAC 180 brush to smooth and blend everything and make it flawless...and yes, it looks flawless. It's a combo I like almost better then using Bare Minerals!!! <3