Not as creamy as the gold ones [SEP] I have switched from powder shadows to cream shadow sticks now that I am in my 60s and my skin is drier. I ordered this brand's gold set and loved them. They were very creamy and smooth. For some reason, this violet/purple set seems to be "drier," the colors are not as vivid, and they don't go on as smoothly. I still use them and like them, just giving them 4 stars instead of the 5 stars I gave the gold set. Good cream shadow sticks at a reasonable price point are hard to find, so I would still recommend them.