A little goes a long way with this product [SEP] This product is lighter in color than what I need. I've found that if I use it sparingly it looks okay, but if I apply it a little too heavily I look ghostly pale. It does cover up redness on my face quite well. It comes with a refill which I haven't used yet and I've been using this compact for about a month. I'll probably look for a slightly darker shade the next time I purchase a cushion compact.