I bought the color recommended by the beauty advisor, but maybe a lighter color would have been better. I'm very dark. I use the blackest color of Covermark foundations. I'm a warm autumn type. It's not that shiny, but it's okay. It doesn't have much coverage, so a concealer is a must. I put some COSDECO powder on top, and it does give a decent amount of shine. Next time I'll try using the strobe cream as well.