MAC BRUSHES (GENERAL DISCUSSION)

MissTT

MissTT

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Two different MUAs used the 224 on me to apply undereye concealer. Both times (two different locations/same day) the brush shed and in one case I could see that it was falling apart. I asked the first MUA about the shedding and she said it wasn't common her brush was just old. I didn't bother asking the second person b/c his shed less, but still shed. What's the deal with this brush? Does it typically shed a lot? I considered buying it since two MUAs found it useful for undereyes and that is my biggest concern right now. Would a synthetic brush work better with an emollient product?
 
MACerette

MACerette

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pemily said:
I never return to mac but today I had too.

I returned the 191

hated it!!!
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The 191 works lovely with studio sculpt foundation for example. It can give a really pretty result using minimal product. It's a pity it didn't work for you. However, there are some brushes out there that work a whole lot faster, I'll give you that. And don't forget the beautyblender
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erine1881

erine1881

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MissTT said:
Two different MUAs used the 224 on me to apply undereye concealer. Both times (two different locations/same day) the brush shed and in one case I could see that it was falling apart. I asked the first MUA about the shedding and she said it wasn't common her brush was just old. I didn't bother asking the second person b/c his shed less, but still shed. What's the deal with this brush? Does it typically shed a lot? I considered buying it since two MUAs found it useful for undereyes and that is my biggest concern right now. Would a synthetic brush work better with an emollient product?
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It's because it's natural hair. Natural hairs tend to she'd more often, especially when used with creamy products. A synthetic would work better, tho it does apply concealer a bit heavier. And not only does age matter, but also how they clean the brush. While they stress the importance of proper cleaning, not all mac artists follow their own, and the company's, advice.
 
MissTT

MissTT

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Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for undereye concealer brushes or do you think the 224 would be best?
 
Debbs

Debbs

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MissTT said:
Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for undereye concealer brushes or do you think the 224 would be best?
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Try the 252 or the new 287 (most stores still have them in stock and it is also available at maccosmetics.com)
 
MissTT

MissTT

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Thanks. I'll have to try my 217 sometime, but then I won't have a clean blending brush for my eye shadow. Poops and ladders. Tomorrow may work for that though.
 
lilinah

lilinah

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What would be considered the essential MAC brushes for eye products?

LINERS:
Gels and Creams
Liquids, such as MUFE Aquarelles
Dry cake liners

I prefer a VERY fine line - i can always build it up when i want to
O don't like angled bristle brushes for liner other than loose powder liners or for brows

EYE SHADOWS:
Cream shadows
Pressed standard, Mineralize, and some rather glittery ones from UD
Extra Dimension shadows
bareMinerals loose powder shadows
MAC pigments and crushed metallic pigments
 
erine1881

erine1881

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lilinah said:
What would be considered the essential MAC brushes for eye products? LINERS: Gels and Creams Liquids, such as MUFE Aquarelles Dry cake liners I prefer a VERY fine line - i can always build it up when i want to O don't like angled bristle brushes for liner other than loose powder liners or for brows EYE SHADOWS: Cream shadows
Pressed standard, Mineralize, and some rather glittery ones from UD Extra Dimension shadows bareMinerals loose powder shadows MAC pigments and crushed metallic pigments
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Liners-210 for a very fine line. Cream shadows-242 or 249 (depending on your lid size) Everything else-239 (217 for crease) I use the 239 and 217 for everything, doesn't matter the powder formula.
 
Prettypackages

Prettypackages

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erine1881 said:
It's because it's natural hair. Natural hairs tend to she'd more often, especially when used with creamy products. A synthetic would work better, tho it does apply concealer a bit heavier. And not only does age matter, but also how they clean the brush. While they stress the importance of proper cleaning, not all mac artists follow their own, and the company's, advice.
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mine always sheds... what's the proper way to wash?
 
lilinah

lilinah

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I've never used Parian Spirit Brush Cleaner because i read so much bad or mediocre about it on makeupalley. Out of 26 products, only 6 rated lower than Parian Spirit.

Of course, that's not the same as personal experience...
 
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Yazmin

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I bought it last year at IMATS. It seemed to work okay, but it has such a strong citrusy scent that can be a bit much. I found that it didn't clean my brushes any better than MAC brush cleanser, which is my go-to for daily spot cleaning.
 
DILLIGAF

DILLIGAF

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Prettypackages said:
what do you guys think of parain brush cleaner?
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I purchased Parian Spirits Brush Cleanser at the first NYC IMATS. It works the same as my Cinema Secrets brush cleanser. I do like the smell better and the price point is way better than the CS. However getting my hand on it regularly is a hassle. You can use the Japonesque Brush Cleanser which is repackaged Parian Spirits, the markup on an already expensive product is too much. Especially if you are going to use plenty of it. If you are determined to get PS your best bet would be Amazon. Currently I'm using MAC brush cleanser for spot cleaning and Sephora Brush Shampoo for deep cleaning. I like being able to get certain things readily and not at the whim of the postal service.
 
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