I bought this on sale since I wanted some kind of mineral powder for quick touch ups and wanted something quick from the drugstore. The first thing I have to say is the brush that comes with it is cute but horrible for applying foundation for a touch up. It swept off any blush I had on and I don't think it applied it very well in general. I like the idea behind the mirror on one end and the powder on the other but practically, the mirror gets all dusted up from the brush anyway. I never tried using the brush for a full foundation application so I am not sure how that works. My main complaint with this is that it stinks. I have had this problem with other pressed mineral makeup compacts. It must be something in the binder ingredients because it is a horrible smell. Like chalk and mold mixed together and I've never smelled it on anything other than pressed mineral foundation. For touch ups I've started using a retractable kabuki style brush and that makes it much better for applying evenly and not swiping off anything you already have on. But again, stink! You do get quite a bit for your money so I guess in that sense it's good and it kinda serves a purpose for now but I won't be repurchasing.