desperate--need ideas for ccb-reel red & brushes 192, 252 please

[macedout]

hello
i am having a brain freeze :

what i can use ccb reel red for-its a very bold color...any creative ideas?

also

mac store just sold me the 252 brush to apply concealer to cover dark circles under eyes. is this correct?

and

i orig bought 192 brush for foundation but i'm not lovin it for that (prefer 190 for foundation instead) what can i use 192 for? paints?

finally-best brush recommendation for pigments? (new to this)

let your creative ideas flow...much appreciated

 

[duch3ss25]

Reel Red -- I use it as base for my lighter pink shadows (i.e. pink freeze). Sometimes, I use it under neutral eyeshadows & pigments to create a different color

I think you can also use it as blush but I haven't tried that what with my oily skin.

As for the 192 brush, I have it but don't often use it. I prefer my 190, 187 and 180 brush for liquid foundation. I think I've used the 192 several times to apply highlighter on the brow bone instead.


As for the 252 brush, I know a lot of the MUA's at my counter use it for concealer. I personally prefer my 217 brush for that since it allows better control of the amount of concealer. I can just dab a bit of concealer then blend it seamlessly like how you blend edges of eyeshadows. With the 252, I find that it packs too much product and it doesn't blend as well as the 217.

For pigments, I love love love the 239 brush. You can use the 213 as well and do a dabbing motion to pack the pigments instead of swiping it on the lid.

IMO though, you can use most of the brushes with however way you can think of. I don't often use mines with how it's stated on the MAC website. I say, if you have it, utilize it

! As long as it works for you and what you wanted to achieve, then the brush serves its purpose. HTHS!

 

[macedout]

can i use 252 to apply paints as a base for my e/s

 

[macedout]

i just used ccb reel red as a base for passionate e/s today, and it gives great lasting power. thanks!