Brushes arrived on time and undamaged, the packaging is made of heavy cardboard and for the cheap price of high quality. The brushes were individually packaged in small plastic bags, liked it very much. I stick it in also still to protect the tips. The frequently mentioned chemical acrid smell rose also in the nose, but it does not come from the brushes themselves, but by the packaging. The need so to clear my 3-5 days. After the obligatory washing the brush had lost the scent, I had, however, placed them back into the package and the next day they smelled again ..
The brushes have gehaart neither during washing even during the last weeks when used. The enclosed "Instructions Booklet" I found very sweet, for beginners determines a great help!
There are synthetic brush, I use it mainly for liquid makeup or creamy products (blush, concealer, etc). You distribute all very well and hardly swallow paint, I'm really satisfied with the application and very enthusiastic!
However, they are not suitable in return for powdery consistency: a uniform application does not work, the result is patchy and most product disappears into the brush. In addition, the small brush for the eyes are much too large, precise work was not possible to me.
For the often mentioned softness:
Yes, the brush is really very soft, especially in the large which is very pleasant. Do not scratch or irritate the skin. However, they offer little resistance - they are just too soft ... for example have to press very hard to achieve an even result when applying my makeup. That does not hurt, but it goes to the arms)
Despite everything, I am very satisfied with the value for money - I used 3 of the brush daily and some are super helper for Halloween or theater make-up. So who knows exactly what he needs and can deal with their quirks, is right here. However, if you look for good brush for eyes etc, should resort to well-known quality!