This Tarte Double Duty Contour/Highlight palette is EVERYTHING! I completely understand where other reviews are coming from saying that it's better for very light skin.. I didn't let that stop me from buying tho. I'm light-medium, (more so on the medium side, depending on what product). I found the contour to be perfect for a natural contour, it actually looks like a real contour of your face rather than having dark pigment on your cheeks. It didn't look like I had contoured my face, it looked like I had natural contour that I was born with. I have NEVER gotten that with another contour shade. I still love my KVD, TF & Marc Jacobs but this one takes the cake bc of the whole real natural look of it. If I want more of a "done up, going out" feel then I could use my others but I highly recommend this for an everyday use. The same way I feel about the contour is how I feel about the highlight. It isn't blinding, omg look at my super sparkly highlight. it's also a more natural, shine to your face. With this palette you can get the most natural, beautiful look. I don't want people to be scared off from me saying how natural it is, since blinding highlight & dark contour is the new rage these days, but for an every day use, like going to your kids school functions, going to your own classes, having dinner with friends or family this is perfection! Both blend so easily & are definitely buildable. So, if you would like it darker or more highlight that it completely an option! The ONLY thing I'm not happy with is that it's a limited edition item. I need this in my life for the rest of my life! Hopefully Tarte comes out with these shades again. I highly, 100% recommend this palette! I forgot to say, yes, this isn't for dark skinned women. « less