I purchased this today and I have to say that I was surprised in a good way about it.It goes on smoothly and has a velvet feeling to the face,blends great and my color(Sand) was really true and vibrant for my skin color.It feels a little oily on first touch but when you set it with powder(matte if you're oily at skin) it's great.It has a small sponge hidden in the compact but I apply it with a brush stippling or regular foundation brush, and set it with MAC's Blot Powder for a matte effect.