I have 2 of them..the Warm Rose FX and the Lavender Light FX and love them both. I find they have a bit of a blotting effect, too. The shades are very subtle and appear pale in the compact (generous size) but go on translucent. They also have tiny, I mean TINY, sparkles in them. It's not shimmer, but sparkle and just a very little bit and it's to soften the face...you know....that candlelit glow thing. You can't even see them unless the light hits just so and then it's barely noticeable. The powders come with a sponge-type puff but I prefer using a brush. They are definitely a dry, non-oil-creating powder, IMO. HTH!