The formula is kind of thick so if you use your fingers (as what most users of bb/cc creams do) then you will be tugging on the skin. It currently sells in 3 shades: filipina, oriental, and mestiza. I bought the color filipina and it's a perfect match to my NC37 skin. My skin doesn't like dimethicone so I broke out from using this. It gives a light finish perfect for a natural look.