The texture was smooth to the touch, finely-milled without being powdery, but it wasn't too firmly-pressed that it became stiff or difficult to pick up. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation, which was more coverage than marketed, so use a lighter hand for true, buildable coverage if desired. The bronzer applied well and blended out nicely on my skin. It wore well for eight hours... https://brecosmeticlab.com/