Brand new with plastic over bristles. I removed the plastic for photos only. Brush is sold with the Les Beiges Waterlight Foundation and is amazing for use with any foundation, or for travel to use as needed. Stiff synthetic bristles allow for results with buffing motion Very small brush. Chanel lipstick used for scale only in photo, and is not for sale. Love this brush! I have a few of them, otherwise I would not be selling.