I am totally aware of my makeup for the first hour or so after I put it on... like when I'm going out I check it out all the time in the car mirror and in reflections and I'm like 'man, I did pretty good today!"... but it only lasts for like an hour or so after application because I am so aware of it. Also, what sucks is I can never replicate a look I just kind of go off feeling so I feel like i have to enjoy it while I can.