Best brush to use w/paint pots

[DC-Cutie]

I currently use MAC 249.

Thanks

 

[noahlowryfan]

i use MAC 242.

 

[purrtykitty]

I like using a small concealor brush. The Sonia Kashuk brand at Target makes a really good one, and it's so inexpensive. I bought a whole bunch so I don't ever have to go digging for one!

 

[janwa09]

From MAC-- 249, 242 and 194.

 

[Meryl]

I really like my fingers for the PP.

However, the MA told me to use the 217. If I do use a brush, I prefer the 242 or 249.

 

[nunu]

i use the 249 and 242.
i am looking into getting the 252 because my 249 is kind of harsh on my eyelid.

 

[DC-Cutie]

OK.. Thanks ladies. I like the 242, just always looking for more tips. I'll check out the Sonia Kashuk, too - any reason to go to Target, right

 

[alehoney]

i like using the 190, i know its a concealer brush but i find it very soft. its soft enough for the delicate skin under the eye and i like the softness on the lid too. the 242 works just as well but with the 190 i find that i have more control and its so much softer.

 

[alwaysbella]

190 and specially 242!

 

[gigglegirl]

Wow I'm surprised at the 217 comment--I faithfully use this to apply crease and blend, its awesome for that, but I can't imagine getting the coverage I'd want from a paintpot using the 217.

I use a small shader brush (cheap drugstore brand--IMO the brush to apply a paintpot does not need to be expensive or fancy at all, I can always get these cheap shader brushes to apply them thinly, and nicely so that sometimes I don't even put shadow overtop). Of course, I'm otherwise a faithful MAC/Bobbi Brown brush girl--they make SO much difference IMO for blending and applying foundation, shadow, etc.

 

[Bernadette]

242 or 252, they are both made with synthetic hairs which will not absorb emollient based products.

 

[alygolightly]

I use MAC 217SE. It prevents me from applying too much

 

[MissVivaMac]

ditto to the 217...and you wonder why?

The paintpots when applied to heavily will crease and I use the 217 because I start at the lash line and blend up. As I only use the paintpots as sheer color and mostly to hold the shadow.

If I want a base to amp up the color of a shadow, I will use fluidline (i.e. blue peep w/ club e/s...or blacktrak w/ sketch e/s) with the 242

 

[DC-Cutie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernadette 242 or 252, they are both made with synthetic hairs which will not absorb emollient based products.

so this may be the key!

 

[jolener]

I use either the 242 or this the body shop eyeshadow brush or the annabelle concealer brush

 

[Winthrop44]

MAC featured the 231, a small synthetic brush, with the original collection of Paint Pots. I have it and like it but more often just use my fingers.

 

[missmacqtr]

242 and 252 are the best with pp

 

[pumpkincat210]

i use the 217, it works perfectly.

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

242 or Quo concealer brush

90% of the time I reach for the 242

 

[Miss uppity]

I use the 252