I found them to be blendable and very pigmented, and I wouldn't say that MAC's eyeshadows are a million times better (but they are better). However, I did have a problem with the diameter of the eyeshadows - it is so small! When I sweep my brush over it I almost have to go over it again to get the corners of the brush, if that makes any sense. Also, the problem with the palette is that sometimes the fallout of the eyeshadow falls into other eyeshadows. Being clean with this palette is key. As for the actual product, I definitely found it worth purchasing and if it broke I would buy another one without a doubt.