What are your thoughts on these 2 products?

As for the Goddess blush, is it really a "must have"? I already have Blushbaby, Pink Swoon, Nars Orgasm, and Blossoming Creamblush. So do you think I really need it? I'm very fair, for refernce, lighter than NC 15. I liked the look of Goddess but it also looks quite strong in the pan...also it's a matte formula and I'm usually not too crazy about an entirely matte face look. Your opinions?



And about the 169 brush. The girl at the MAC counter told me it's real hair, but it turns out she was talking crap as the MAC website lists it as synthetic. Hmmm now I'm not too keen on it anymore. How good is this for blush application? I want something that will give more of a defined look, as I already have the 187 and I sometimes feel like it's better for an all-over wash of colour, but not very precise. Is the 168 a better brush than the 169? I need it for contouring.


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