It's good on its own, even without the other products. [SEP] It's recommended that you use this a part of a regimen including other UM products, but those don't necessarily work for me.<br /><br />This, I use after washing and pre-treatment for the prevention of breakouts, but before makeup.<br /><br />I do not recommend it while using powder-style foundations, though, as it can "pill" or "flake" while you are brushing the powder on.