I picked up one of these blushes early in 2013, and then bought three more when I was in Atlanta. I am still primarily a loose-powder fan; but do love these blushes, largely for travel. They have a smaller profile than my loose-powder blush containers, they're pretty durable, the shimmer finish is subtle rather than mega-glitzy, and the color payoff is pretty good. The price is a little on the steeper side, for an individual blush; but they are undeniably good quality, and the color doesn't fade. They're even layerable, if I want to play a little bit with contouring, or if I want a more visible blush.