It was refreshing and pleasant to use! Both have a pearly finish, and the pearly glow brightens the skin tone. On their own, they were too shiny, so layering foundation was a must. I have fair cool undertones, so the blue suited me better. The beige probably had gold-like pearl in it, so it made me look a little sun-tanned. If you layer foundation, you probably don't need to worry about the pearly color as much, but I'm picky, so it bothered me lol. By the way, the staying power was great, and my skin stayed radiant until the evening, which was what I liked most about it! It wasn't drying or greasy, and left my skin looking beautiful, so I was pleased! It made me want to try using it with Shu's foundation and line!