They were just a sheer cream shadow. They actually were out after the paints were introduced. I remember I had Bellyflop and liked it just for a wash of beigey color. Whereas the paints are more opaque, these you could still see some of your own lid color underneth, do you know what I mean? They didn't sell well, but honestly they weren't bad. I just don't think people understood that they were supposed to be sheer, hence the name Sheer Color Extract....and they were hoping for a more Paint-like finish, but they were made for summertime for a lightened up look. I remember there was a grassy green called Surf n' turf. You can still find them on ebay pretty cheaply.