Hi there Anne,
Yes IMHO the poreless does "secure" things - but I got it for the poreless effect really, which I find works fantasticallly. I have developed a few open pores to the side of my nose and my chin area .. ageing's a bugger isn't it .. !!!
I find that after using this, it gives the illusion of the pore free skin you had when you could go out on a Thursday till 2am, after drinking your own body weight in cider and blackcurrant, and make the early bus for work the next day - still looking great !!!!
The mascara is good too, although for me it doesn't give enough body for a night time look (the old YSL Faux Cils or Max Factor 2000 Calorie are the boys for that ..)
And her eyeliner is a good dark black, soft and easy to work with - you can go subtle or Alice Cooper and it doesn't drag ...
I have to say the Mally make up I have tried, has been of a good standard & well priced too - I really do rate it - although I do switch between Chanel & Bare Escentuals foundation.
Hope this helps....
Missy xx