Upon opening the box of Shiseido cream it is a gorgeous glass jar. The cream inside is just as nice and quite fragrant. You need just a small amount for face, application. You can feel it working instantly. My skin is on the dryer side so I like a little more moisture. However, there was no greasy feeling which is great and something I personally dislike in most products. It is a quite pricey product, although a little goes a long way and will last if you are conservative with it.