I didn't have a great start, was my first time working with a mineral sunscreen. I found using the spatula and placing it along 2.5 fingers, letting it warm before applying to my face worked wonders. I use a foundation brush to dab it in. When I was directly applying it to my face with just the spatula I was looking very white and had to use setting powder to help, but wanted to avoid this and keep my skin natural. Amazing ingredients. Willdefinitely be moving onto the larger tin after my sample.