This cream smells really good but I also, as another commentator, finds it does not penetrate at all. My skin is normal to dry trend and this cream does not suit me too much, at least not below the makeup. I had to take it off to put a fat cream because my skin pulled too. That said it does not irritate either. I just think it does not suit me. The night cream brand is better for dry skin, in my opinion. I use the day :)