I purchased this brush for my sister and I have to say that I am absolutely thrilled with this set. Especially for beginners or those cosmetics which only occasionally kreifen to Make Up Set offers everything you need. The workmanship is superb. Since I got the brush that my sister does not use again, I can tell that the brush bristles are very soft and do not precipitate. Even after washing the hair retain its shape. Therefore there is 5 stars from me. =)