Brush had been used.
When I got this set, I used the base and powder for my great-granddaughters ballet recital.  But when I went to use the lip brush, I noticed that it had already been used and "cleaned".  Whoever "cleaned" it did not do a good job either.  The tip of the brush is what I saw first.  Then I notice lipstick down under the metal part of the brush.  Also, the paper that contained the brush had residue from lipstick on it.  I cannot believe that I bought something that had been used!!  Makeup was fine.
Rating: 3 stars