I have mixed feelings about this brush. I think the whole retractable thing is great, and the case doesn't look cheesy (a matte gold), but the brush itself isn't that good. I prefer a slightly chiseled shape to the brush that applies color more precisely on the lip, whereas this brush doesn't; it gives a decent but not spectacular job. I would save my money and invest in one by Shu Uemura, who I hear has a great retractable lip brush.
