This is the most beautiful foundation I have tried! I have had or now have Erno Laszlo, Lancome, Laura Mercier, and Christian Dior and this surpasses them all! It does not make you sparkle but instead gives you a very suttle glow, almost like you would look in candle light. I have had so many compliments on my beautiful makeup lately. When worn with the Magic Powder this is a winning combination. I used to hate the Magic Powder but now it is also a 5 in my opinion. I will definately repurchase this and my skin has not broken out at all!