The colors and shimmery qualities of this set are beautiful and blend well, but application is messy no matter what. I either get too much or too little with the rollerballs, often leaving shimmers everywhere. Even using a makeup brush produces shimmery little clouds. Also, although the ingredient list does not contain parabens, it still has ingredients, such as phenoxyethanol and ethelhexylglycerin, that could cause irritation for those with sensitive skin.