Best brush for shadow?

ruby_soho · 06-11-2005, 10:21 AM #1 (**permalink**)

I have lots of good little cheap sponge applicator wands for shadow, but I'm buying a big wack of MAC so I want a nice shadow brush too. What brush would you all say is the best all in one brush for shadow and pigment application? I'm going to a counter next week, but I dont want to stand there pondering over brushes for 20 minutes. And I would ponder so a while if I'm dropping $20-30 on a brush :-P .

Neophyte · 06-11-2005, 10:35 AM #2 (**permalink**)

I just PM'd Alexa earlier and asked her. Here's what she said:

I use the 239 or 242 for the lid. 217 for the crease and 213 for the browbone. 266 as my liner brush and 208 for my brows. i also sometimes use my 219 for a more defined crease and the 222/224 to blend everything together

allie02044 · 06-11-2005, 10:37 AM #3 (**permalink**)

my fav. all in one brush is the 239. it picks up lots of shadow... and i can blend with it. its not my fav. all time brush, but if u want one that you can do a lot with, thats what id suggest. :-)

Oonie · 06-11-2005, 02:03 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neophyte

I just PM'd Alexa earlier and asked her. Here's what she said:

I use the 239 or 242 for the lid. 217 for the crease and 213 for the browbone. 266 as my liner brush and 208 for my brows. i also sometimes use my 219 for a more defined crease and the 222/224 to blend everything together

This is a great sum up for me. I just have one question, which brushes are better suited for paints/CCB?

Racergirl · 06-11-2005, 09:49 PM #5 (**permalink**)

On makeupalley, the best reviews seem to be for the #217 brush. (i dont even HAVE any eyeshadow brushes so really looking to get some too). Alot of reviews mentioned its a good all rounder brush too, if you can't spend too much on separate brushes.

Check out the reviews

Anyone else here think the same of the #217?

Liz · 06-11-2005, 11:24 PM #6 (**permalink**)

yeah. i like the 217 the most. great for washes and the crease

PnkCosmo · 06-12-2005, 11:45 AM #7 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racergirl

On makeupalley, the best reviews seem to be for the #217 brush. (i dont even HAVE any eyeshadow brushes so really looking to get some too). Alot of reviews mentioned its a good all rounder brush too, if you can't spend too much on separate brushes.

Check out the reviews

Anyone else here think the same of the #217?

Yep, I <3 my 217 brush.

I use it for the lid, to do a wash all over, and in the crease. It's also great at buffing in pigments on the lid. It can also be used with creams.

Star · 06-12-2005, 11:50 AM #8 (**permalink**)

I prefer 213 to 217 but they are both good.

Neophyte · 06-12-2005, 01:34 PM #9 (**permalink**)

My god, I wish I could afford all the brushes right now!

allie02044 · 06-12-2005, 04:46 PM #10 (**permalink**)

the 213 brush was my first one. I started using the 239 instead and really prefer it to the 213.

Sanne · 06-12-2005, 05:02 PM #11 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oonie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neophyte

I just PM'd Alexa earlier and asked her. Here's what she said:

I use the 239 or 242 for the lid. 217 for the crease and 213 for the browbone. 266 as my liner brush and 208 for my brows. i also sometimes use my 219 for a more defined crease and the 222/224 to blend everything together

This is a great sum up for me. I just have one question, which brushes are better suited for paints/CCB?

the 242!

Racergirl · 06-12-2005, 09:30 PM #12 (**permalink**)

wow so many different answers!!

Im all confused now. But imm thinking between #239 and #217...hmmm...