not ideal for very pale skin but usable [SEP] for the record i am a longtime physicians formula wearer and their products can be hit or miss i am not being paid to leave a review or representing anyone but myself here this is the first time i tried pfs countouring powder and i have used it for about three seasons i like it i do not love iti have very pale skin with pink undertones that is uber sensitive and i have to be very careful about sun exposure anything can make me break out in hives or eczema at any time even if i used it daily for years thankfully pf products have never done that to me in almost a decadeas for this product the shades are where i take some issue they worked best for my tone in summer but now in winter i am shopping for a different product the dark shade is really mahogany like so i have to blend blend blend in daylight or risk looking like i smeared mud on my face it is good for shading jawline and cheekbones with a light touch at temples if you need it beware though if you are very pale you want a very light touch with this one the medium shade is very subtle and helps blend and soften the dark it also works well as a matte bronzer around sides of the nose and wherever you need just a little definition this is the best shade of the bunch honestly at least for my skin tone the light shade is frankly worthless to me it gives my skin a pasty chalky look and looks heavy yuck i occasionally use it in tiny spots as a concealer but as a contour powder it just looks like i put on way too much setting powder or something instead i use my lightest shade of matte eyeshadow also a pf product and a higher end illuminator for highlighting those results are beautiful frankly even on my year old skinall in all pfs contour colors are suitable for pale skin but may be better on other slightly darker or warmer skin tones or on summer tanned skin