I like that this retractable brush is large, but I don't like how the retractable part does not lock into place, it keeps moving, and while applying product, it is annoying to have to hold it in a certain way. The bristles are soft, but not as soft as other brushes or synthetics. Try to get this on sale if possible, as I don' t think it is worth it otherwise.

Firstly, I don't think this should be called a Powder/Blush brush as I find that it's not a dense enough brush to be used for blush.
I use this solely as a Powder Brush. And as a powder brush it works great!
The brush is soft and i've never had a problem with it shedding.
The best part about it is the portability! Where it retracts, it easily closes up to fit in your purse :)
And I know this isn't the best brush care, but sometimes i dip it in my loose powder and then retract it and close it and put it in my purse in case i need an emergency touch up when I'm out on the town :)
It beats having to take the powder with me too! :P

In my opinion this is a really good powder brush and a poor blush brush :P
I would recommend this product :)
I would also recommend watching for it to go on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart ;)