I don't invest in a lot of items that are on the expensive side, however, this product is unique. It is a cream blush that by the nane "onecolor" I imagine can be used anywhere. I saw this in a magazine and was looking for something that would give me a natural flush with a little red as though my skin had been tortured by the elements a bit. This product is a brick red cream with a hint of brown and pink. It goes on really smoothly and has just the effect I was looking for-or as close as possible. I have the faintest freckles on my cheekbones from sun damage when I was young. This product brings them out in a youthful, innocent way. This seems to last but may need a touch up or two during the day. The price doesn't include a compact! I didn't buy one, either-it comes in a plastic temporary container. I guess Aveda gets away with this for coming up with a good product.