Expensive yes, worth it? You bet. I was nervous paying this much for a blush, but I am so pleasently surprised by this blush! I bought Milani Luminous and didn't like it, so I was nervous I wouldn't like Orgasm, but I do! It's a beautiful pink/peach on my pale skin. It makes my skin glow and is different from the drugstore blushes I own, even than MAC. It's not matte at all..it's very shimmery, in a good way. Can't rave enough..great blush, great color!