I have tried everything with that foundation - I love the way it looks on flawless skin, I love the colour and the coverage but it just sits in my pores (and wrinkles) too - I use the Mac prep and prime and have tried other primers too. I've mixed it with other foundations that don't sit in my pores, I've tried different moisturisers and I've tried fingers, sponge, brushes, sheer, heavy..........I think you just need perfect skin to start with.
I wonder if the smoothing creme version would be any better?