no if I just use foundation, I look pale. The thin lizzy also takes away the shine I get from my horrid oily skin.

The idea is that the more thin lizzy you use, the darker it is on your skin. And I have certainly found that!!! It doesn't take much to get the desired effect. I use it all over my face to give me even colouring but use more on my cheek bones to give me a "blush" type effect. If you know you are lighter in colour on your forehead compaired to your cheeks, you could apply more to your forehead to even it out. Does that make sense?

I don't think it has a smell... but I also have a poor sense of smell so I'm probably not the best person to ask!

I do like it!