Pinks are tricky on me. They are too warm, too cool, to dull, too bright, too light, or make my fingertips look red. This works great! It's a (neutral family) hot pink, but not an obnoxious one. This is slightly deeper and a teensy bit redder than MAC Steamy. It would be the midpoint between OPI's That's Hot Pink and You're Such a Kabuki Queen. If you look closely in good light there is a very faint shimmer, but to anyone looking at your nails you are wearing a creme. The application and coverage are great! It's been 4 days and this is wearing beautifully.