SARAHluvsMAC
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i didn't mean it in a duh... mean way i was just stating the obvious
sorry if it came off rude
sorry if it came off rude
Brush Sets (SE) vs. Full Size Brushes - Quality?
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hannahjohnson
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Oh, I didn't know it had been mentioned before! I'm sorry for that! I did not find that in a search...
I just mentioned it because I hadn't known that before, and it had never been mentioned to me by a counter/store MA before, even when I bought a couple brush sets on two different occasions. I just wanted to let the Specktrettes who may not know, just the regular MAC consumer, like a lot of us are, in on the info I learned.
Anyway, I'm glad i could help a few of ya'll! And to those of you who already knew, I'm sorry I restated the obvious.
I just mentioned it because I hadn't known that before, and it had never been mentioned to me by a counter/store MA before, even when I bought a couple brush sets on two different occasions. I just wanted to let the Specktrettes who may not know, just the regular MAC consumer, like a lot of us are, in on the info I learned.
Anyway, I'm glad i could help a few of ya'll! And to those of you who already knew, I'm sorry I restated the obvious.
KJam
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Quote:
Try re-washing it with baby shampoo in warm water (two washes - I like Gerber's Grins and Giggles lavendar baby bath). Rinse well with warm water, and then do a very thorough rinse with cold water. Blot well with a towel, shape it gently with your hands and by blowing on it, finish drying on its side or upside down.
HTH!
Originally Posted by roxybc
...Also, I just bought the 182 Kabuki brush, and after reading a post on here about how I should wash all my brushes before using them because of the chemicals they put on the brushes to keep them soft and hold their shape, I went ahead and washed it. Now my kabuki brush doesn't feel nearly as soft as it did when I first unpacked it.
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Try re-washing it with baby shampoo in warm water (two washes - I like Gerber's Grins and Giggles lavendar baby bath). Rinse well with warm water, and then do a very thorough rinse with cold water. Blot well with a towel, shape it gently with your hands and by blowing on it, finish drying on its side or upside down.
HTH!
MACreation
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My SE brushes fall apart all over my face thru application, it had turned me off to the SE even though they are sooo damn cute and easier to use
liquidsirenhoney
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i've noticed it but i still like the se brushes they are just easier for me to use and to travel. but some of my sets seem to be better quality than others but i'm not sure why......i have a 168 se that is horrible from one but great in another set that i purchased.
dancinbluegirl
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i kind of wish that Mac had short handled versions of their brushes, but with the same quality.
bebs
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I was talking to one of the pro artist when I went to the tour thing a while back and they were saying it really just depends on the year and the set you pick up. also the great thing about mac is that I was talking to one of the managers at my store (when I bought all the sets) and she told and said to me that they would do the same thing with the SE as reg. meaning if it breaks or to much hair comes off that they will replace it (if they have any bn brush sets give you one from there) and if they dont they will give you regular sized brush in excange.
I however dont know if this is a mac policy or just a store by store thing. but I would ask about this before or after you bought them if you are having any problems.
I however dont know if this is a mac policy or just a store by store thing. but I would ask about this before or after you bought them if you are having any problems.
pinki3
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i bought both the nordstrom anniversery sets this summer and i loved it. i have a regular 266 and 239.. and yes. i do noticed that the quality is different. but the MAC mu artist already told me about it. that it is not as good as the regulars but is great for travel. I sometimes prefer my SE brushes over my regular brushes. I do love the short handles which gives me more control over my makeup application and I can stand closer the the mirror with the SE. =) I guess its a different experience for everyone. OH and the post above.. MAC DOES replace your SE with regulars if something is wrong with it
Bernadette
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I think that a lot of people don't think about this until someone points it out and then it only makes sense. You get what you pay for.
I still think the brush sets are a good value and a nice purchase if you are unable to invest in the regular brushes at the time.
When I was about 16 I recieved a brush set for Christmas and used some of the brushes for about two years and never had a problem with with the quality of any of them.
I still think the brush sets are a good value and a nice purchase if you are unable to invest in the regular brushes at the time.
When I was about 16 I recieved a brush set for Christmas and used some of the brushes for about two years and never had a problem with with the quality of any of them.
bellaetoile
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thanks for this post, i hope people take the time to read this. i knew this about the brush sets, but i know everyone does not, and it still gets asked a LOT on the various MAC boards. your post did a good job of actually listing the reasons why the sets are not as good.
clearly, for the prices, you can't expect the brushes to be as high quality. they are mass produced, and all-around cheaper than the full size ones. still, they aren't totally useless, and are probably better than some of the other brushes on the market, especially the ones that come in free-gifts from other cosmetic companies, or cheap sets found on ebay. they are great for travel, which is why i have all 3 sets from this year, they go with me for a night out, or on a trip, because i wouldn't be devastated if i lost them. i refuse to let my full-size brush roll leave the house, because i have hundreds of dollars worth of brushes invested in that roll, and i would hate to see anything happen to them.
my recommendation is to build a full-size brush set slowly. start with the basics. people complain about the prices of the individual brushes, but they last a long time, with proper care, and really are of top notch quality. if you can't afford them at one time, buy the set over a long period of time, and slowly build a collection of full-size brushes, don't blow $50+ on a brush set of so-so quality that won't last as long. it's better to be patient, and get something you know is worth it, and will work in the long-run.
clearly, for the prices, you can't expect the brushes to be as high quality. they are mass produced, and all-around cheaper than the full size ones. still, they aren't totally useless, and are probably better than some of the other brushes on the market, especially the ones that come in free-gifts from other cosmetic companies, or cheap sets found on ebay. they are great for travel, which is why i have all 3 sets from this year, they go with me for a night out, or on a trip, because i wouldn't be devastated if i lost them. i refuse to let my full-size brush roll leave the house, because i have hundreds of dollars worth of brushes invested in that roll, and i would hate to see anything happen to them.
my recommendation is to build a full-size brush set slowly. start with the basics. people complain about the prices of the individual brushes, but they last a long time, with proper care, and really are of top notch quality. if you can't afford them at one time, buy the set over a long period of time, and slowly build a collection of full-size brushes, don't blow $50+ on a brush set of so-so quality that won't last as long. it's better to be patient, and get something you know is worth it, and will work in the long-run.
noahlowryfan
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MAC Brush Set
how are the quality of the brushes from the brush set? is it worth it to buy the brush set or to buy the full size brushes?
MAC is coming out with the Novel Twist Collection exclusively for Nordstrom and the collection has 2 brush sets. i'm thinking about purchasing one of the brush set but wanted to know about the quality of the brushes in the set first before deciding if I should purchase it or not.
how are the quality of the brushes from the brush set? is it worth it to buy the brush set or to buy the full size brushes?
MAC is coming out with the Novel Twist Collection exclusively for Nordstrom and the collection has 2 brush sets. i'm thinking about purchasing one of the brush set but wanted to know about the quality of the brushes in the set first before deciding if I should purchase it or not.
lara
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Re: MAC Brush Set
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Holiday Brush Sets Over Time
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Brush Sets?
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
MAC brushes: quality of regular versus sets
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
For those of you who have bought the brush sets
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Holiday etc Brush Sets
This has been comprehensively covered before, in detail both broad and mind-numbing. Please do a search before starting a topic as well-hashed as this.
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Holiday Brush Sets Over Time
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Brush Sets?
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
MAC brushes: quality of regular versus sets
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
For those of you who have bought the brush sets
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...sh+set+quality
Holiday etc Brush Sets
This has been comprehensively covered before, in detail both broad and mind-numbing. Please do a search before starting a topic as well-hashed as this.
Artemis
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Brush quality in special edition sets.
I have bought a SE brush set in the past and I do have full size brushes. I was dissapointed with the quality especially of the 129SE which is a itcy fuzzy ball. Nordstrom is having some exclusive beauty buys and one is brush set featuring the 187. Is a SE 187 just as nice as the original or should I just spend my money of full sizes. Also I have the 219SE and 175 full size already.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2942532?refsid=195980_1&refcat=0%7e2377897%7e23778 98%7e2378438%7e2383804%7e2383813&SourceID=1&SlotID =2&origin=related
%7e2383813&
I have bought a SE brush set in the past and I do have full size brushes. I was dissapointed with the quality especially of the 129SE which is a itcy fuzzy ball. Nordstrom is having some exclusive beauty buys and one is brush set featuring the 187. Is a SE 187 just as nice as the original or should I just spend my money of full sizes. Also I have the 219SE and 175 full size already.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2942532?refsid=195980_1&refcat=0%7e2377897%7e23778 98%7e2378438%7e2383804%7e2383813&SourceID=1&SlotID =2&origin=related
%7e2383813&
breathless
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Re: Brush quality in special edition sets.
eeks. i'm at the nordy's site right now with both brush sets in my cart. i'm glad i came across this page because i want to get both of the sets just for the 187 [and also to say that i actually have mac brushes, because i don't have any].
eeks. i'm at the nordy's site right now with both brush sets in my cart. i'm glad i came across this page because i want to get both of the sets just for the 187 [and also to say that i actually have mac brushes, because i don't have any].
