TheBalm Mini Kabuki Brush isn’t perfect. Bristles fall out and it isn’t as soft as you would expect. Still, it applies blush and facial powder well enough and fits nicely in a makeup bag. I also need to consider the price, $12, and how that’s a little high for this level of quality.

I got this brush in a kit at TJmaxx for $10, and it was well worth it. This kabuki is small but is super soft, I use it with Mary-Lou Manizer highlight that I got in the kit. The brush is $12 and would be very worth it if it were larger. This is the softest brush I own.