AMAZING elixir of the gods. This stuff moisturizes at the same time as drying out large, hormonal acne and smaller bumps under the skin. To use it you shake the bottle, mixing the sediment at the bottom into the alcohol solution. I squeeze a few drops on forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin then rub in to normalize the coverage. If you don't apply evenly it will dry and get chalky on the skin, so I don't recommend this before applying makeup. This would be better for night use after washing your face. I apply it before bed and leave it on all night.