Try any eye brush that is dense (tightly packed, or not fluffy). I also use the suggested 242, but if you don't have it, I've heard of people using the 239 as well. You just need a brush that is going to hold on to the pigment. I find that it tends to fall all over the place if you use too fluffy a brush, lol. But take a look at whatever eye brushes you have and see if you can make one of those work! Have fun!!
Generally speaking, I agree 100%...at the closest store to me though, people are not so daring. Last I saw, SW and FF were the only lippies left from the Strength collection! Although now that I think about it, SI sold out before NI from Taste Temptations...so I wonder how things are going to play out with AG? Should be interesting!