Brush for Paintpots?

lilrumpkinkb · 02-23-2008, 07:14 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Just recently bought my first couple of MAC paintpots, and so far have just applied my finger, but does anyone have a good brush recommendation for applying these paintpots? I've tried using a couple of my simple Sonia Kashuk for Target e/s brushes and a sephora concealer brush, but none seem to pick up the product, or distribute it evenly. Any suggestions?

noahlowryfan · 02-23-2008, 07:39 PM #2 (**permalink**)

i really like using MAC'a 242.

lilrumpkinkb · 02-23-2008, 07:46 PM #3 (**permalink**)

thanks! i'll think about investing in one next time I go to my MAC counter

Amaranth · 02-23-2008, 08:05 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Pretty much anything with coarser, natural hair should be fine. The synthetic brushes are too slippery to pick up the creamy products. I find the white natural hair brushes from MAC (like the 239) pick up the product the best.

nunu · 02-23-2008, 08:06 PM #5 (**permalink**)

i use either the 242 or the 249

clamster · 02-23-2008, 08:50 PM #6 (**permalink**)

#242 is by far the best I have tried. #217 is nice to a light application. When I got my eyes done the MA used the #217 to apply perky all over and it did a good job! However if you want full pigmentation and coverage go for the #242!!

foxyqt · 02-24-2008, 03:10 AM #7 (**permalink**)

i use the 242 for paintpots, paints, metal-x cream shadows and its great =)

Susanne · 02-24-2008, 03:40 AM #8 (**permalink**)

For applying Paint Pots I use MAC brush 231. You can work precise with it.

KTB · 02-24-2008, 10:41 AM #9 (**permalink**)

I use a synthetic brush from Benefit that's great. It has dense bristles so picks up and spreads colour nicely.

iheartangE · 02-24-2008, 01:39 PM #10 (**permalink**)

I second (third? fourth?) the 242!! I love it!

Torias22 · 02-24-2008, 02:08 PM #11 (**permalink**)

I have brush from target from a line called studio tools- its the medium shadow brush it is flat and picks up the color very well- love it!

Meryl · 02-24-2008, 03:20 PM #12 (**permalink**)

I've tried them all and just prefer my fingers. The 239 is fine, but my fingers do a better job.