Review (4/5): just an okay set
I'm so torn on these brushes. There are some in the kit that I love and there are others that I don't love so much. All of the brushes for the eyes are great. They pick up the right amount of product and they blend wonderfully. I even like the eyelash comb, it did a great job separating my lashes, especially given that they are plastic teeth. I love the fan brush and it applied my highlighter like a pro. I could have used a bit more in terms of the amount of hairs in that brush, but it did work exactly as I'd hoped it would and was the main reason I purchased this set.
Now let's talk about the other brushes. The three larger face brushes shed so horribly that I was covered in hairs. My face and chest had so many fallen hairs on them, I was surprised there were any left in the brushes. I hate when there is a lot of shedding and/or fallout with the brushes I use. It's frustrating to spend time trying to perfect your makeup and then have to pick little hairs off of it! I had hoped maybe it was just an issue with the first use, but no, they continue to shed with each use. I am really disappointed in that.
I did receive this brush set at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. I wish I could say I love all the brushes, but I cannot. The set is worth the price and the eye brushes are vey nice. I am unhappy with the face brushes and probably won't ever use them again. The organizer is nice and I really like how the brush handles feel when I'm using them. They are a good weight and length. Overall, I am happy with the purchase and how quickly it shipped and was received, but I would say that if you're like me and hate the fallout, these might not be the best choice. I should also mention that these really didn't have much of that smell we associate with purchasing brush sets and what little odor there was gone after just a few hours of allowing them to air out.