Being the price it is i did not expect greatness out of this foundation but i herd so many good things about it so decided to give it a try, i originally brought this because i brought a very pricey foundation and it was way to dark for me so decided to mix it with a cheaper lighter foundation so i brought shade 21 however i definitely think that this foundations shades are much darker then normal shades as i brought 21 and it fit my skin tone and im usually on the 23 side.