VERY dense, and it doesn't shed! I only started losing bristles recently after 3 years of daily use, and I believe that the loss is due to my weekly washing of the brush. I haven't had any trouble with losing bristles during use, apart from the occasional random one while being knocked around in my makeup bag or purse. It's held up really, really well.

it is very thick and does not shed. maybe 1 hair or so every once in a while. I have had mine 2 years and finally replaced it... Because it is so thick that is why it spreads the power evenly and not in clumps..

mega shets

i would say it has a medium density. the bristles move enough to pick up powder and blend, but not too loose that the powder just sinks to the bottom. it just sits on top due to the density of the bristles. i would say it is exactly what it is what you are looking for. i have had several of these brushes and i have had minimal shedage, especially when washing it out. Its nothing i was concerned about or compromised the quality of the brush. i recommend it for applying various types of powders, not just the BM/BE foundations.

bristles fall off easy.

I would not recommend this for liquid makeup, it is designed for mineral makeup.

Not at all good for liquid make up unless you like bristles all over your face

Probably not too good. I'd use a makeup sponge for liquid foundation. Works great and gives better coverage than this brush would

i would NEVER EVER use this brush with liquid foundation. it would gunk up the bristles, get caught up in the bottom of the brush, and you would be washing it constantly. This brush is strictly for powders. If you want to apply liquid foundation they sell sponges especially for this at drug stores that apply the product evenly and you can use once or twice and then just throw away. i think thats your best bet.

Do not use with liquid foundation.

yes, it will work with pressed powder too

Absolutely! Bare Escentuals or other translucent powders to set your makeup-it is perfect for it.

Yes! I've used it for pressed powder and it does fine. You'll just have to test it on your hand first to get the application as precise as you want it.

yes, in fact i do not use any BM/BE products anymore and use the brush exclusively for pressed powder (bronzers, shimmery cheek highlighters). This type of brush is great for blending. If you are used to using loose powder, you might need to amend the amount you put on the brush as you start to apply, because using it to apply pressed powder tends to make it go on more heavy. experiment with it when you have some time so when you're in a rush you know how to apply it quickly.

I believe it could be.

Clinique makes a gentle brush cleaner for these brushes. If you have a Bare essentual brush, I can hardly believe it fell apart. I have cleaned mine several times and that has never happened. The baby shampoo might be to harsh...

Not surprised it fell apart with attempting to wash it, mine sheds worse than an old cat with just using it.

I wash mine regularly with a conditioning shampoo, gently squeeze out the extra water and let it air dry and I've never had it fall apart on me.

After a few years my brush has started shedding a bit, but I credit that to it's continued use and normal wear and tear.

i have washed my kabuki brush pretty much the same way several times. hot water, tiny but of soap, light scrubbing, thorough rinse, separating bristles so they dry faster. The first couple times i lost a few bristles but it didn't fall apart. you are supposed to wash your makeup brushes like the. if i were you i would call the retailer where you purchased it, explained what happened, sound dissatisfied, tell them it makes you think twice about ordering from them again if you can't trust their products, and usually they will replace the brush for free. if they wont, at least try to get free shipping (maybe expedited) from them for the trouble and "distress" this has caused you. This has worked for me so many times as long as i stress that things like this don't make me want to buy from the company because i can't trust them, it is annoying and time consuming to make these calls, and i do not have a makeup brush which i "desperately need". If it happens again i would try a different brand, there are several out there. good luck!

I cleaned with BE cleaner and mine still fell apart. Its poor quality. BE only has a 30 day warranty, spehora told me to contact them and they told me to contact spehora....

This is only my 2nd brush, my other one is still in working order but I noticed is getting shorter and does shed more. I do wash mine with a conditioning shampoo pretty often and let it air dry after squeezing all the excess water out.

Sheds for me too. It's supposed to last forever by washing frequently, however I replace the brush about once a year or every 1.5 years. It's SO much nicer when it's new.

I find these brushes start shedding after about 4-6 months and then I replace them.

Mine also shed a lot and then one day totally fell apart on me! I think the washing loosened the adhesive. I switched over to Sephoras professional mineral brush (#45) and it seems better made

I'm on my second kabuki brush, and I had my first one for probably 2+ years. I washed it regularly. I am surprised to hear people say that the hairs fall out of their brush b/c that never happened to me. Maybe it was just some sort of manufacturing error?

It needs replacing after only 8 months as it completely fell apart after shedding quite alot. I admit I used the brush daily for both foundation and Mineral Veil, but I expected it to last at least a full year!

The brushes don't need to be replaced. They just need to be washed on a weekly basis to keep them clean. As, I have had mines for years and they still work fine.

I have a BE Kabuki and a BE Flawless Face brush (for blush), and I clean them regularly. To do so, I run the brush under the faucet to get it wet, with the brush facing DOWN so the water doesn't get in the handle (which would ruin the brush). Then I squirt a little hand soap in my palm, and swirl the brush in my hand, like I'm applying makeup. Then I rinse the brush really well (again, facing down), and repeat until the water runs clear.

My brushes last for years--I had to replace my kabuki after about 10 years of use, and my Flawless Face is the one I got in my starter kit--so I think this method works pretty well!

with a cleanser that is specifically designed to cleanse brushes.

I replace mine twice a year because no matter how good you wash them they fall apart and the bristles become very hard and scratchy on the skin. When new the brush is super soft and works much better.

Don't buy it at all. Get a better quality brush and it will perform better and last longer!

complete refund for shedding brush. The Lancome brush is far better.

when I contacted they said I had to contact BE, I did and they said only a 30 day warranty. I will never buy again!

i don't know exactly in terms of inches but i can give you an estimate. the bottom is probably an inch or a little more. the head fans out so it's probably an 1.5 to 1.66 inches wide. its height is anywhere between a little over 3" to max 4". its a small sturdy little brush. the part you hold on to is very small, but doesn't need to be any larger if you are using it to apply BE/BM foundations in the proper way. It doesn't take up much room in a makeup bag so its a plus. Sorry i couldn't be more specific, but i hoped i helped.

Total hgt. 2.5" - Brush head is 2" in diameter. It seemed small when I first got mine (over 2 yrs ago) but, it does just fine for full face application!