Yes it is FRAGILE...
It is true that this duo is very fragile.  If you're aware of that at the beginning you can try your best to treat it as gently as a newborn and hope it won't break apart.  This is my second order of this, the first was my in an Ipsy bag I got and loved it.  I am generally quite fair skinned so have to use a very light hand when applying, and oftentimes wipe half of it off after checking in the sunlight.  I will continue to purchase as long as I can find it, and if it's not to ridiculously pricey.  One star off for the breakage factor.  Seems like they should be able to fix that problem.
Rating: 4 stars