I wanted to try this foundation as a friend had recommended it. I’ve not come across cream foundations for a while , pre covid at least . I really didn’t know which shade to go for so I sent an email to studio 10 who were absolutely brilliant at responding and really taking the time to help me choose . I’m 53 with red undertones and went for the fair - purely because it comes with the darker shade to add in some definition!! Works a dream and seems to last without melting down my face . Very easy to apply with a brush or you could dry a sponge ? We all have our own little tips and quirks don’t we at applying makeup . Fabulous foundation.