It is so hard to find an eyeshadow that goes on well and that you don't have to apply a hundred times just so that the color will show up. Avon's eyeshadow quad is not like those kind of eyeshadows, the texture is so silky and thick because they are milled to perfection. You know how Chalk has that feel to it, like silk? Well, maybe I shouldn't compare it to chalk, but it feels somewhat like that texture,it goes on so well. There are four colors, only two have a matte finish, the other two are shimmery.The two that are matte are a light beige and light cream color, the shimmery ones are a apricot color and a orangy/bronze color, they are very pretty.