I'm surprised a beauty expert never recommended a lip primer whenever I complained of my lipstick feeling dry on my lips. After reading reviews on Nordstrom site as well as other sites, I selected the MAC primer. This primer definitely makes a difference!! My semi-matte lipstick now feels comfortable with no dry feeling and my lipstick has more longevity. No longer does my lipstick just fade away in the middle of my lips causing a dry puckered look. I like this primer!!!