Even though it's a cushion, it has a hard texture and doesn't spread well, and it crumbles as soon as you apply it. The color is dark, and by the evening, my skin is dry and reddish-black. I tried it about a month after opening it, thinking it would be a waste to use it on a day when my skin was in good condition, but it was already rock hard and dry. I had kept the bottle properly sealed and in a cool, dark place.