The price makes this brush even better [SEP] I bought this brush as a gift for a friend, who has huge standards for makeup and brushes alike, and she has absolutely no complaints.<br /><br />Packaging: This fan brush comes with a thick, yet flexible and soft, plastic cover that easily slips on and off the bristles and is generously wrapped in bubble wrap and tucked inside the standard plastic shipping package.<br /><br />The product itself:<br />The brush handle is long, but not so much that it gets in the way. The bristles are shiny and super soft and I've heard no issues with shedding. Would definitely buy again when I get into makeup more myself.