Gaia of The Non-Blonde has a very spot-on review of the Tom Ford Cheek Brush, so I highly recommend visiting her blog here HERE. Like she said, this brush performs so well it can make any mediocre blush look like an ethereal wash of color. As expensive as Tom Ford's face brushes may be, the quality of the natural hairs as well as the sheer number it takes to achieve this kind of density is rarely seen in makeup brushes (much less blush brushes). This Cheek Brush has also maintained its off-white color, even when used with very pigmented products. So if you decide his brushes are a good fit for your makeup arsenal, you can rest easy knowing your investment was a worthy one.