You can use the Ben Nye Lumiere colors dry like an eye shadow or wet with mixing liquid for even bolder colors and the ability to do linework. The colors have an amazing shine and are perfect to use around the eyes instead of water-based face paint. I love these for glamorous masks and shimmery cats and butterflies. You can also use these in addition to face paint, adding an extra touch on top of regular colors. This is a perfect compact powder palette to add to your face painting kit!