These have a strong chemical smell when first opening so I recommend cleaning them before first use!! I've also found that the case can be difficult to put back on so I just leave it open and only use the lid when traveling. But they're really soft and the wide variety is good for experimenting. I bought these as my first full set of brushes (I usually just use a beauty blender and some eye shadow brushes) and they've helped me learn some techniques and see if I liked brushes before buying a nice set. Plus you can't beat the price!!!
I don't wear makeup very often so having a variety of brushes to do the job a very few times I need them is very important. It's nice that this pack comes with so many options. It doesn't irritate my skin when I use it and it hasn't shed off when I clean it.