I'm no brush expert, but I really enjoy this brush! It's very fluffy and feels SO soft on my face. It picks up product quite nicely, and is wonderful to dot blush on before blending out, at which it also excels. The smaller size helps with precise application, and can fit into an eyeshadow pan! Saving me from buying more blush haha. My face reddens quite easily, so I also like this size because I am not reddening up half my jaw and confusing myself between my natural flush and the blush I want to put there.