I bought this as a sunscreen. I think it works very well at protecting and provides as a light foundation for light skins. I would recommend this for people who have fair-medium skin because it does have a light tint that can give you a slight white cast. But for fair-medium it blends right it and gives a slight glow. Downside is that it is very very dry, so you need to mix with another cream (I use the dr.jart cicapair cream).