Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow is a shadow. You have to try in order to realize the difference. It goes on smooth and thick so you only need one coat. The color truly shimmers and makes your eyelids stand out. The carrying case it comes in, is so attractive, easy to open and extremely durable. The gel soaks in and doesn’t move around during the day or get stuck in your eyelid creases. You come home at night and you remove it like you with any other eyeshadow. I gotta say, so far, it’s my favorite gel eyeshadow.