I use a true blend liquid foundation from Walmart that is thinner then most foundations, and it gives the face a fresh smooth, evenly toned look and when you place a mineral powder foundation lightly over it, it holds it in place. As a side note I will say that when I only used the true blend liquid foundation by it self it use to rub off easily if touched, but found on YouTube a trick that made it stay even if I touched it and that was a light spray with light hold hairspray.