180 and 182 brushes

[sillymoo]

So, these are both buffer brushes - is it necessary to have both? And how would you use each of them?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Glitziegal]

Hi, They are both buffer brushes but the similarity ends there.
The 180 is a white strong bristle, whereas the 182 is soft like kabuki.

The 180 is great for blending foundations. The 182 is great for buffing up pearled/satin face products. Like MSF, Pearlizers etc.
The pic below shows just how different these two beauties are.

 

[sel00187]

omg how tiny is the 180? my bf will not be pleased in the price hes payed for it when he sees it :|

 

[midgetfury74]

its a very small handle so that you have more control but a super fluffy bristle end so that you can achieve the buffing effect that blitz is talking about

 

[laurenmo88]

its not tiny, just short - the actual brush part fluffs out to be HUGE trust me, you will not regret buying it

 

[VeronikaJ]

In my mind, because they are so extremely different bristles, they both have their place. The 180 (which is the white bristled brush) is great for buffing in foundation (Studio Tech and Full Coverage) but is more stiff. And the 182 brush, which truly completes my life, is super soft and is great for bronzer, MSF's, loose powder, pressed powder and just about anything that's powder. In addition I must add that the new 182 brush (which is perm) feels heavier and more dense than the 182 that came out with Catherine Deneuve. It's $45.00 but I swear it is soooo well worth it and you will use it more than you think. It's alot to spend at once but in the long run, it makes more sense.

 

[sel00187]

i dont feel so bad now about spending that much

 

[Oonie]

The 180 reminds me of the brush you might see a barber using to apply shaving cream. With that said, how well would it work with liquid/cream products?

 

[Juneplum]

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Originally Posted by VeronikaJ In my mind, because they are so extremely different bristles, they both have their place. The 180 (which is the white bristled brush) is great for buffing in foundation (Studio Tech and Full Coverage) but is more stiff. And the 182 brush, which truly completes my life, is super soft and is great for bronzer, MSF's, loose powder, pressed powder and just about anything that's powder. In addition I must add that the new 182 brush (which is perm) feels heavier and more dense than the 182 that came out with Catherine Deneuve. It's $45.00 but I swear it is soooo well worth it and you will use it more than you think. It's alot to spend at once but in the long run, it makes more sense.

i couldn't agree more!!!!!

 

[maxcat]

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Originally Posted by Oonie The 180 reminds me of the brush you might see a barber using to apply shaving cream. With that said, how well would it work with liquid/cream products?

I use it exclusively for my studio fix fluid... and yeah, I feel like a barber when I'm putting it on!! I actually use it to directly apply the product (use very little) and then go round and round and round...

 

[user79]

I use my 182 for buffing in stick foundation too, and it works. I think the 180 is a bit scratchy on the face, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[Jennifer Mcfly]

http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=52416

I personally am in the minority here, b/c I own both brushes but when it comes to buffing I love the 180 way better!! I do agree that the 182 is the softest brush ever, the 180 is just magical in my opinion!

 

[sillymoo]

Thank you all for your input!
I have the 180 and wasn't sure if i should buy the 182 or not, especially as i don't use the 180 that much - i find it too scratchy!
it's obvious that they are both really different - that's my justification for buying the 182!

Thanks again!