Originally Posted by applesaucery /img/forum/go_quote.gif The pre-buy brushes from Lumiere are all synthetic, though, aren't they? Does that actually matter, or does natural vs. synthetic hair not really make a difference? I haven't tried any of the synthetic brushes, but there seems to be enough positive reviews on them. I bought brushes for two of my daughters plus a long handle kabuki for me. For that price, all 3 of us will get an early Easter present.