MAC BRUSHES (GENERAL DISCUSSION)

MissTT · Mar 7, 2013

I just got the the 217 brush over the weekend and PLEASE do not tell me how bad my eye shadow looked before having a blending brush.

What a difference maker! Anyway, I was also considering the 224 brush which is a blending brush, too. What's the difference besides price/color? Why would a person purchase one over the other?

erine1881 · Mar 7, 2013

MissTT said:
I just got the the 217 brush over the weekend and PLEASE do not tell me how bad my eye shadow looked before having a blending brush.

What a difference maker! Anyway, I was also considering the 224 brush which is a blending brush, too. What's the difference besides price/color? Why would a person purchase one over the other?

The 224 is gonna apply the colour even softer as it's less dense. It's great for a wide crease colour or to soften and blend out any harsh lines. The 217 is denser and smaller, so it's gonna apply a tighter, more intense crease. I also use it to apply outer/inner corner lid colours. Definitely two different brushes with different uses. They also both make great concealer brushes! Both are must-haves!

MissTT · Mar 7, 2013

Alright, alright. Sold! Thanks, erine1881!

Prettypackages · Mar 12, 2013

I'm thinking about buying some crown or bdellium brushes for backups. Which brand do you think is better?

DILLIGAF · Mar 12, 2013

Prettypackages said:
I'm thinking about buying some crown or bdellium brushes for backups. Which brand do you think is better?

Here's my two cents on the topic. Crown brushes are good brushes but they all aren't good brushes. There are several styles that they have. I like the Italian Badger, Luna Badger, Syntho and Studio Pro. I'm of the opinion that all the bdellium brushes are good. I especially like the yellow handle brushes. Both are great with pricing, Crown being cheaper than bdellium. I personally think they are both great brushes to own.

powderprincess · Mar 13, 2013

I just ordered some brushes from Hakuhodo from the lower price range and they seem nicer than my Mac ones. I got the J5523, like the 217 for $18, the J5521 like the 165 for $36, and J210 like the 109 for $36. So far they are nicer than my Mac brushes and at the same price.

Yazmin · Mar 13, 2013

powderprincess said:
I just ordered some brushes from Hakuhodo from the lower price range and they seem nicer than my Mac ones. I got the J5523, like the 217 for $18, the J5521 like the 165 for $36, and J210 like the 109 for $36. So far they are nicer than my Mac brushes and at the same price.

I'm trying to save up so that I can splurge on Hakuhodo brushes at IMATS next year.

MrsFen · Mar 15, 2013

Hi All. I am new here. What brush would you recommend to apply Mac Studio Fix Powder? I currently have the 150 (I've had it for about 8 years!) and was wondering if there was anything that would be better suited for that product.

For blush I use the 168; eye shadow I use the 239 and the 217, but thinking that maybe I should get the 224 as well (?). Are there any other brushes that you would recommend getting? (I generally only use powder products for eyes and face)

Thanks!

LC Balthazar · Mar 15, 2013

Yazmin said:
I'm trying to save up so that I can splurge on Hakuhodo brushes at IMATS next year.

I bought mine at IMATS this past January. Seriously, it was the main reason I went, so I could see (and touch) them in person!

sss215 · Mar 15, 2013

DILLIGAF said:
Here's my two cents on the topic. Crown brushes are good brushes but they all aren't good brushes. There are several styles that they have. I like the Italian Badger, Luna Badger, Syntho and Studio Pro. I'm of the opinion that all the bdellium brushes are good. I especially like the yellow handle brushes. Both are great with pricing, Crown being cheaper than bdellium. I personally think they are both great brushes to own.

So true! Their dual fiber blending brushes (white and black), similar to the MAC ones that came out were horrible.

MrsFen said:
Hi All. I am new here. What brush would you recommend to apply Mac Studio Fix Powder? I currently have the 150 (I've had it for about 8 years!) and was wondering if there was anything that would be better suited for that product. For blush I use the 168; eye shadow I use the 239 and the 217, but thinking that maybe I should get the 224 as well (?). Are there any other brushes that you would recommend getting? (I generally only use powder products for eyes and face) Thanks!

I like the 150. The Real Techniques powder brush is a good one. It's very soft, effective and sold at a great price!

erine1881 · Mar 15, 2013

MrsFen said:
Hi All. I am new here. What brush would you recommend to apply Mac Studio Fix Powder? I currently have the 150 (I've had it for about 8 years!) and was wondering if there was anything that would be better suited for that product. For blush I use the 168; eye shadow I use the 239 and the 217, but thinking that maybe I should get the 224 as well (?). Are there any other brushes that you would recommend getting? (I generally only use powder products for eyes and face) Thanks!

The 150 is great, and will give you a medium coverage. If you prefer a sheerer coverage, go with the 187. The 266 and 219 are also great eye brushes to have in your arsenal, in addition to the 224.

pemily · Mar 17, 2013

I have bought so many brushes lately!!!

probz 15 mac and I have 7 hakuhodos sitting in my cart!

sss215 · Mar 17, 2013

pemily said:
I have bought so many brushes lately!!!

probz 15 mac and I have 7 hakuhodos sitting in my cart!

I want to get a Hakuhodo brush. A face brush that is fluffy and luxurious! It will be the same price as a month's cell phone bill,but worth it! I also love the shape of some of their brushes. Just amazing.

Prettypackages · Mar 18, 2013

sss215 said:
I like the 150. The Real Techniques powder brush is a good one. It's very soft, effective and sold at a great price!

thanks!

MrsFen · Mar 18, 2013

Thank you!

DILLIGAF · Mar 18, 2013

sss215 said:
I like the 150. The Real Techniques powder brush is a good one. It's very soft, effective and sold at a great price!

Those dual fiber brushes were straight up TURRIBLE!!! How ever their version of the Sigmax brushes are a dream.

MissTT · Mar 18, 2013

sss215 said:
I want to get a Hakuhodo brush. A face brush that is fluffy and luxurious! It will be the same price as a month's cell phone bill,but worth it! I also love the shape of some of their brushes. Just amazing.

Of course, though, I'm intrigued. Which one are you considering?

Prettypackages · Mar 18, 2013

i just bought a 187 and a back up 217. the ferrules are loose. I can twist the 187 around in circles... The brush handle is about a half inch longer on the newer 217 and the brush hairs is thicker. I've had this happen before with the 217 which is why I like to pick mine out...

erine1881 · Mar 18, 2013

Prettypackages said:
i just bought a 187 and a back up 217. the ferrules are loose. I can twist the 187 around in circles... The brush handle is about a half inch longer on the newer 217 and the brush hairs is thicker. I've had this happen before with the 217 which is why I like to pick mine out...

I have some with lose ferrules, but not THAT loose! I'd take it back and exchange it. As for the length difference, that's normal.

pemily · Mar 19, 2013

I never return to mac but today I had too.

I returned the 191

hated it!!!

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