This blush has been used one time. The color is beautiful, but the formula wasn't my cup of tea (I'm a more of a matte girlie). The texture you see in the product in my photos is from stippling my brush in it. I keep all my brushes clean, and I sanitized the product with alcohol before listing it. It was purchased in February 2024 and has been stored in a cool, dark area of a smoke-free home. -------------------- Shade: Barely Blushing (described on Makeup by Mario website as a "natural flush") A weightless cream blush balm made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin with a sheer veil of color. Unveil your luminosity with Mario’s cream blush balm. The sheer formula is made with hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate while enhancing cheeks with a dewy finish. The non-comedogenic blush grips the skin while pearlescent pigments create a luminous finish for the perfect ‘no makeup makeup’ effect.