This is my first eyeshadow palette. Like the previous reviewer said, it is smaller than I expected. The shadows are not as pigmented as the American brands except for the brown that is second from the right. That one I only need two dips. On a normal basis, I seem to use all nine colors and they look great together. For the glitters, it is best to use patting motion on the product otherwise it will come off in chunks. When I use this palette, I usually stick with my fingers and use a brush to blend for best results.