This product is useless.  When I use the pad that comes with it, it takes off make up as I put the powder on.  Forget waiting 2 minutes.  Foundation leaves a permanent make-up stain on the pad even after washing which tells me it really is soaking up the foundation rather than buffing it. I tried this powder several different ways: with 3 (yes 3 different Dermablend foundations I also reviewed) another brand foundation, and on skin with no make up. It works best and looks best on a make up less face.  Next it works okay with another brand's foundation.  Not as much comes off and I'm here is a little bit of glow. Finally, it does nor work at all with Dermablend foundations. That's right. The pad takes off the most make-up and has no glow with the very make up with which it should be designed to work well.  I tried using a brush made for compact powders, and it was a little better across the board.  In no scenario did my make up last any longer or prevent any more shine than using loose or compact powder from another brand.  It makes no sense to buy this compact.