I found the brush mostly effective to use to get a more thorough cleanse that's not too stripping or aggressive. I like being able to pump it up to my desired hardness. It is a bit tricky to hold the brush without deflating it (you do this by holding down the middle part, whilst you pump by pulling out the handle). It is also a bit too big too really get into the corners around my nose and between my brows. But it's still a lot nicer than anything else I've used, and I love the wall mount it comes with so you can easily air dry it and it won't collect any dust.