I thought it was a little pricey, but I was right to buy it. It's now my favorite powder brush. The bristles are soft and gentle on the skin, and the generous amount of bristles makes it easy to apply powder and create a thin, beautiful finish. I knew that a brush with more bristles generally applies more lightly to pressed powder, but this brush clearly shows that effect. Conversely, a puff seems to be better for a more thorough application. It's a shame it's not retractable, but even taking that into account, I like this brush. The Dior brush is retractable and has plenty of bristles, but the bristles are hard and painful. The Givenchy Prisme Libre brush is retractable and has soft bristles, but the bristles are thin, making it difficult to apply evenly, so it's best suited to loose powder. Other brushes have their pros and cons, and the long handles make them difficult to carry. Looking more closely, the construction is impressive, with a stylish base made of moku wood, making it a great gift. I think it's a worthwhile brush. It now applies not only Make Up For Ever powder, but also powders that were previously difficult to control. Until now, I've thought that Clé de Peau's brushes are soft and easy to use, and can be stored away. Clé de Peau's brushes are easy to wash and dry, so I'll use them for foundation. I'll carry Make Up For Ever's brushes with me for powder.