The largest issue with this emulsion, right off the bat, is that it's pretty heavily fragranced. The intangibles are there: the packaging is lovely, although it's heavy and glass, so not ideal for travel, and the pump dispenser is much preferably to a pour dispenser. As for the product itself, it's lightweight, hydrating, and fast-absorbing, but I can't say it's really made a huge difference in the brightness of my skin.