Recs for MAC Brushes?

[Exotica]

Hey ladies
I'm hoping to get some of your rec's for the following brushes:

Face
1. Something thats good for blending foundation, blush etc (maybe even bronzer?)
2. Angled cheek brush - something thats good for conturing - applying highlighter, blush etc

Eyes
(FYI My eyes are a little bit hooded (deep-set) and are small/medium in size.. so larger eye brushes, I personally don't think will work well on me)
1. Something thats good and easy at blending above the crease.. I do ALOT of smokey eyes..
2. Something thats good at defining the crease
3. Something that I can apply shadow/pigment with on my eyelids or do an all over wash with
4. A good eyeliner brush that allows me to create defined straight lines

Eyebrow
1. Preferably an angled eyebrow brush since I have to fill in half my brows!

I think thats it for now..

 

[iluvmac]

(All Mac):
Face:
1. 187
2. 168

Eyes:
1. 217
2. 219
3. 239
4. 266, 208 (still angled but smaller, meant for eyebrows), 209

Eyebrows:
1. 208, see above

Hope this helps!

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

Face
1. For fluid 187, for powders 129 or even mac 180 is a good one
2. 168 or 109

Eyes)
1. 217 or 2242. Something thats good at defining the crease
2. 219 or 222
3. 239
4. 266, 208, 209 depending on preference

Eyebrow
1. 208

I basically agree with the poster above!

 

[Kayteuk]

Yes definitly what everyone else has said!
I think the holiday brush sets coming out could provide you with most the brushes you are looking for!

I would possibly reccomend the square foundation brush too! Thats amazing, my new fave brush! I use that to apply then buff with 187.

 

[Exotica]

Thanks girls! looks like I have some $$ saving up to do!

If anyone else has any rec's feel free to add to the list.. but i'm pretty sure you guys covered everything

 

[Kayteuk]

Glad we could help

 

[Shaquille]

Face
1. Something thats good for blending foundation, blush etc (maybe even bronzer?) 187
2. Angled cheek brush - something thats good for conturing - applying highlighter, blush etc 168

Eyes
(FYI My eyes are a little bit hooded (deep-set) and are small/medium in size.. so larger eye brushes, I personally don't think will work well on me)
1. Something thats good and easy at blending above the crease.. I do ALOT of smokey eyes.. 224
2. Something thats good at defining the crease 219 or 217
3. Something that I can apply shadow/pigment with on my eyelids or do an all over wash with 224
4. A good eyeliner brush that allows me to create defined straight lines 209 or 266

Eyebrow
1. Preferably an angled eyebrow brush since I have to fill in half my brows!

I think thats it for now..

208

Good luck!!

 

[emeraldjewels]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exotica Hey ladies I'm hoping to get some of your rec's for the following brushes: Face 1. Something thats good for blending foundation, blush etc (maybe even bronzer?) I would definitly get the 187, it will work for everything you mentioned 2. Angled cheek brush - something thats good for conturing - applying highlighter, blush etc 168 is the best angled cheek brush imo. Eyes 1. Something thats good and easy at blending above the crease.. I do ALOT of smokey eyes.. I recommend the 217 for all your blending needs! 2. Something thats good at defining the crease I think the 219 would be best for this. 3. Something that I can apply shadow/pigment with on my eyelids or do an all over wash with The 227 is hands down the best for applying an all over colour 4. A good eyeliner brush that allows me to create defined straight lines I have found the 210 to be the best MAC eyeliner brush, but my favourite is Bobbi Browns eyeliner brush. Eyebrow 1. Preferably an angled eyebrow brush since I have to fill in half my brows! I would go for the 208 for eyebrows I think thats it for now..

I hope that helps you somewhat

 

[MzzRach]

You have received great recs already.

If you had to start with 2 brushes only - I would do the 187 (face) and the 217 (eye).

 

[RoseyPosey]

239 to apply/pat e/s on lids

217 crease and blending, i cant use bug blending/crease brushes and this one is perfect

187!!!!!!!! seriously buy this! i bought the coastal scents one and it doesnt compare at all!

 

[myystiqueen]

i'm going to MAC next week and i need recommendations on brushes too...

i already have :
#217
#239
#266

i know most of you WILL recommend getting the #187 (which i will).. but it sucks how it's worth AU$85.... but since everyone seems to swear by it, i'm going to splurge on it..

and i still can't make up myy mind about #224, #182 and #168...
1. do i really need #224 if i already have #217?? Does it make any difference in blending?
2. do i really need #182 if i already have TBS nature's mineral foundation brush and other cheaper kabukis (like EDM flat top)?
3. is #168 a good brush for contouring?? or basically, can i use any cheapo slanted angled blush brush??

 

[capmorlovesmac]

I know its not MAC (this is the only thing that botheres me about this brush

) but as a eyeliner brush especially with fluidline I can highly recommend the get bent liner brush by benefit. It works perfect for me. I can't really handle perfect lines with hard angled brushes

I heard only great opinions on the 217 too. I need this one for blending too but I wait for it to buy it with the Brush sets.
I like the 224 but it is a little big for me too so the blending might not be that exact as you want it if you have small/medium eyes.
I also have the 225 but this is even larger and I only use it to blend a bit up from my crease to the highlight on the browbone.
So I second to skip the 224 and 225 and get the 217.

 

[reesesilverstar]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach You have received great recs already. If you had to start with 2 brushes only - I would do the 187 (face) and the 217 (eye).

That's what I was thinking tooo...

I have way hooded eyes... Not deep set, but the skin hides the lid when they're open... yea...

Skip out on the 224 and get the 222... Sometimes I use the Shu 4R cuz it's soooooo tiny(but this is about MAC, sorry)...

The 168 is good for contouring as already said...

And then a liner and lip brush... I don't think they're that interesting to go into details about...

Good luck kiddo