At first I was disappointed as it had no color payoff at all but then I found out that there was a hard shimmery layer on top. When I scrubbed it off this blush turned out to be OK. It looks good on the skin not dry or flaky. It gives a nice matte highlight effect but be careful not to apply too much as it can make your cheekbones look white. I enjoy using it to tone down more pigmented blushes and to set liquid ones. ACONCEPT`s blush in "marry me" with this one make an awesome combo.