I was so happy to find these brushes on amazon because they are beautiful brushes.  When they came, they were soo soft, I loved them.  I purchased them back in January as a late Christmas gift to myself.  They worked great.  I had no shedding issues at all.  I was pleased with my purchase..That being said, its now September of the same year and almost every brush has come apart.  No shedding, just seperation where the handle and metal are glued together.  Very disappointing seems I spent as much as you would on a set of highend brushes like sigma or mac.  I do not recommend if you are looking for a set that will last you more than 6 months.  Im annoyed because I spoke so highly of these brushes to friends and family, even posting on facebook that everyone should go buy these great brushes.  I spoke far too soon.  Also, the brush in the 3rd slot is not a la minerals brush.  That is my favorite foundation brush by real techniques (the expert face brush).  I also purchased that one on amazon for almost 10 dollars.  I do highly recommend that brand.  This one has held up so far and it was purchased the same time, same order as these brushes.  No shedding, no seperation. Just as perfect as the day I bought it.