better precision than most eye shadow crayons [SEP] i have always liked the idea of eye shadow crayons quick easy and portable but the reality is often disappointing messy easily smudged and imprecise these eye shadow crayons actually work like i imagined they should they go on easily and blend well but they do not create a smeary mess when you try to blend them you can actually get a relatively precise result with them they have a handy little brush on the one end which makes precise shaping and blending easy i was pleasantly surprised that despite the ease of blending they actually stay put they do not smear or wear off i love purple eye make up so the colors were great for me though a few lean more towards pink than purple they are not for a neutral every day look they are more a fun flirty dramatic look