This brush does all the work for you. I bought the new Neo Limelight powder in Ibiza together with this brush. So glad I did because it makes application a dream. It picks up the right amount of product and the angled design of the brush ensure perfect placement as it hugs the natural curve of the upper cheekbones. It has a good solid weight and is very well made. It's an investment brush but I think highlighting is here to stay for quite a while and it's also a versatile brush for applying blush/ bronzer to the cheekbones. It's my first Kevyn Aucoin brush purchase and I'm very impressed by the quality and functionality of the brush.