The crucible is very high, not plastic but made of porcelain. The day cream absorbs quickly, spreads easily and the face feels almost instantly to clean and soft. It smells very pleasant, only very discreet, not pushy. It is very productive, you need only a tiny bit. The crucible holding so beautiful long. One has the feeling that the skin feels smoother and the one doing her any good with the cream. A very nice feeling.