1) the kabuki brush’s fibers are quite harsh and it shed all over my face, so I switched to my mac 129 to apply the products.

2) the foundation powders are nice; much more fine and buttery than I expected, and didn’t cake or flake my dry skin and did a better job of concealing my pores than Philosophy the Supernatural, which is the mineral makeup I usually use. I wish they made a cooler color for the sample pack, because even the neutral tint is a little too yellow on me, but they do offer cooler tones in the full line.

3) There’s a dual bronzer/contour compact which is AWESOME. I’ve been kicking myself for not picking up Emote, but the contour shade in this fills that void, and has a smoother texture than I remember Emote having. The bronzer/highlighter is a gorgeous, glowing gold with the same great smooth texture. This is totally worth the $20.

4) To finish it off is a really nice refreshing spray that leaves you feeling smooth and smelling of delicate rosewater.

All in all, despite the disappointing brush, I think it’s a great introduction to the line. I know this is a long comment on an older post, sorry, but since I learned about it here to begin with, I just thought I’d add my 2 cents! Thanks!