This set includes 13 brushes: 5 for the face and 8 for the eyes. They have lacquered wooden handles and soft, fine, dense, and perfectly fixed synthetic bristles that don't shed, remaining intact even after multiple washes. I was particularly drawn to the color, a light grayish-green, which I love, and because it's a complete set, it's ideal for travel. The order arrived in Italy in about 3 weeks with tracking. Each brush was individually packaged, and the larger brushes had a protective net to keep the bristles compact.