i think it depends on what kind of makeup u are using. i hav been using mac for over a year now and i love it. i like the foundation that gives great coverage but just like any other fdn it can feel heavy and your skin feels like a dry cake sometimes! and yeah if you use waterproof things they will b hard to get off, they are made to last long. i use the mascara, liner, and face powder and some shadow at times. a facecloth does the job at the end of the day. it takes a while to put it on, it will also take some time to take it all off;) ( why couldnt all of us be born with perfect porcelain nicole kidman skin! )