The amazing 109

[TDoll]

Hey guys! I just wanted to rave a little about my new favorite face brush...the 109. This brush is so small and dense...I had seen it before, but it never really jumped out at me as something I really "needed" or anything special. When I was at the pro store last week, the MA showed me the brush and told me it was great for applying liquid foundations and that it provides really great coverage when using them. Also, she said that it helps the liquid foundation really blend into the skin better. I was intrigued, but wasn't quite sold on it yet. Then we were talking about other products and contouring and I told her that I've been having a hard time getting the Accentuate and Sculpt duo I have in Bone Beige/Emphasize to show up on me. I've been using the 168 with it and having to use a whole bunch to get it to show up...and I'm NC25...so it should show up! So then, she pulls out the 109 again and demonstrates using it to contour. And what do you know....it picks up lots of color and is the perfect size to contour every part of your face--even small enough for the sides of your nose! After seeing the results, I was sold.

I've used it everyday since then and it's amazing. I've gotten the same great results when I contour and it works amazing with the highlight color as well. I also tried it today with liquid foundation and it's fabulous. I've been having a hard time with my MSF natural and shimmer duo because my 182 was too big to easily get just the natural half without the shimmer. So I broke out the 109 and no joke...its amazing with MSF's too. This is seriously running a close race with my 187 as my favorite face brush.

What do you guys use it for? Any other 109 lovers out there?

I haven't heard many raves about this brush, so I wanted to share it's awesome-ness with my favorite fellow makeup lovers!

 

[FiestyFemme]

I really wanted this after seeing Leesha use it in one of her videos. I can't remember if I've seen this at the counter or not. Does anyone know if it's at counters? If not, I have to order it online, but that's fine too. I've just been curious either way.

I must have this brush now after hearing your rave!

 

[SoSoAmazin]

oh you're making me want this now! as if i don't have enough brushes already! lol.

 

[clamster]

I LOVE this brush!!! I use it for everything!! It's great for blotting around the nose because it's small, picks up a lot of product, and blends really well. I definately think this is a must have brush.

 

[spectrolite]

I love my 109 too. I use it for highlighting mostly but I also use it for blending out blush/MSF's and for applying Studio Fix Fluid and powder. My only peeve is that it seems to shed little tiny black hairs way too often. It is definitely a great purchase though. Everyone should have this baby

 

[Simply Elegant]

This is going to be my next brush purchase. I've really wanted to try it for awhile now and it just never stands out whenever I'm there because of the LE collections.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by FiestyFemme I really wanted this after seeing Leesha use it in one of her videos. I can't remember if I've seen this at the counter or not. Does anyone know if it's at counters? If not, I have to order it online, but that's fine too. I've just been curious either way. I must have this brush now after hearing your rave!

its a store only brush.

its a great multi-purpose brush. its awesome to use with liquid foundations, highlight powders and for contouring! i got a few of things puppies, and they're worth every penny.

 

[coachkitten]

I own the 109 but I have never really used it. I am going to have to take a 2nd look now after all of these raves.

 

[damsel]

i've been wanting one forever since i've seen scandalousbeauty [youtube] use and rave about it. i'll more than likely pick it up in the next few weeks/months.

 

[FiestyFemme]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 its a store only brush.

Thanks for letting me know! I'm definitely going to order it soon then.

 

[stickles]

I love this brush toooooo, I use it to really bring out a flush right on the apples on my cheeks, but it's great for contouring tooooo

 

[crystalado]

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Originally Posted by damsel i've been wanting one forever since i've seen scandalousbeauty [youtube] use and rave about it. i'll more than likely pick it up in the next few weeks/months.

I agree! I saw her video and put it on my list! I saw another you tuber talk about it and I really have to have it now! I may go tomorrow to pick it up! I have to see if it really lives up to the hype!

 

[NicksWifey]

The #109 brush is AWESOME! The MA @ the MAC freestanding store used a combination of this brush and the #187 to put SFF on me last year. When she was done, she went around my face in light, small circles with the #109 to buff it onto my face more. I was surprised at how well it worked, since it's such a small brush. I never did buy it, but used a cheapie imitation brush instead to use it but it really did work wonders when the MA used it.
I think it's a really underrated brush, probably because of it's size.

 

[aziajs]

I bought mine when Studio Fix Fluid came out. Everyone was raving that it gave an airbrushed finish to the skin. I tried it at home and really didn't like it because it is too small for applying foundation all over the face. HOWEVER, it is the perfect blush brush. It's also great for highlighting and contouring.

 

[Renee]

This is my favorite brush for applying concealer! I will try it with blush next!

 

[macedout]

curious, what color msf did u buy, i havent been to store and want to order online, i am nc25 as well...thx for the tip !

 

[TDoll]

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Originally Posted by macedout curious, what color msf did u buy, i havent been to store and want to order online, i am nc25 as well...thx for the tip !

I ended up buying the lightest shade...light-medium/natural and shimmer. I thought I would need the second lightest shade but the ma told me that the msf's tend to oxidize on your skin and can look darker throughout the day so you have to be careful if you're on the fair side. The color has been perfect on me so far!

 

[ledonatella]

I LOVE my 109, way more than my 187 (Sacreligious I know!). it's so perfect and if I ever lost it or they discontinued it I would cry so hard!!!!

 

[rbella]

I use my 109 every single day! I love it so much!!!!!!!

 

[nadiya]

I agree, the 109 is totally an unsung hero! I use it for blush everyday.