I usually use MUFE's 1N00 foundation, the lightest shade. Since I have pale skin and dark circles and blemishes are noticeable, I purchased 1N02, one shade darker, as a concealer. It's a little dark for my skin, but I wanted more coverage, so I think this shade was perfect (I considered going with 1R02, but it felt darker). I often use Dior, but MUFE's foundation is less likely to smudge, is fragrance-free, and offers a bit more coverage, so I'm going to switch to this one. It doesn't completely remove darker shades, but it does cover about 90% of them. I haven't had a chance to use the brush yet, but it seems like it would be useful when I'm out and about and I have Shiseido's brush cleaner, so I'll use that to clean it up. This is a product I'm glad I recently purchased!