The amazing 109

jbid

jbid

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TDoll, i already said it but i must repeat my thanks for letting us know about this brush.
i had a terrible wax burn on my upper lip this weekend and i didn't even want to go out. but my dh begged me to and i decided to cover it as much as i could. i just applied studio finish with 109 with a little msfn to set it and the scars were gone without looking cakey or feeling like make up at all! usually covering this type of flaws makes it look even worse, but 109 really helped me out! so thank you again and again!
 
nunu

nunu

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I LOVE the 109 brush! I used it to apply my studio tech foundation, buff in msf natural and applying my minerlized blushes and the shimmer from the msf natural duo.
 
The Biz Wiz

The Biz Wiz

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Originally Posted by 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!
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I've been thinking about buying the 109, but wasn't really sure because I plan on buying the 116. But I think you've sold me on the idea of buying the 109
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. Do you recommend one more than the other?
 
TDoll

TDoll

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Originally Posted by The Biz Wiz
I've been thinking about buying the 109, but wasn't really sure because I plan on buying the 116. But I think you've sold me on the idea of buying the 109
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. Do you recommend one more than the other?

I have both and I think they're both very different. The 109 is smaller and more dense, so it's better for contouring because it buffs and blends so well. I also love it for liquid foundation.
The 116 is typically used for blush application, which it works great for. But I like to use it for highlighting.
I feel like the 109 is more versatile, however, I really like them both for different reasons. It just depends on what you are wanting the brush to do.
 
M.A.C. head.

M.A.C. head.

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Tdoll darling.

I thought of you the other day [not in the stalkerish creepy way] but I need a new liner brush and I thought I remembered you talking about a brush from MAC that helps you get a perfect wing...am I nuts or was that you? If so, can you remind me of what it was? TIA
 
TDoll

TDoll

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Originally Posted by M.A.C. head.
Tdoll darling.

I thought of you the other day [not in the stalkerish creepy way] but I need a new liner brush and I thought I remembered you talking about a brush from MAC that helps you get a perfect wing...am I nuts or was that you? If so, can you remind me of what it was? TIA

Yeah, I think that was me!
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Except it wasn't a MAC brush...it's the Benefit hard angle. Right now it's $12 on benefitcosmetics.com. Be careful because the EXACT same brush is on there for $16 too. They just changed the packaging on some of the products, so they discounted certain things. I own all the other MAC liner brushes and this one is just perfect compared to them. The brushes are synthetic and really precise. I like synthetic brushes better for liner. They stay more stiff and precise.
 
M.A.C. head.

M.A.C. head.

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Originally Posted by TDoll
Yeah, I think that was me!
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Except it wasn't a MAC brush...it's the Benefit hard angle. Right now it's $12 on benefitcosmetics.com. Be careful because the EXACT same brush is on there for $16 too. They just changed the packaging on some of the products, so they discounted certain things. I own all the other MAC liner brushes and this one is just perfect compared to them. The brushes are synthetic and really precise. I like synthetic brushes better for liner. They stay more stiff and precise.

Ah hah! Thanks, I appreciate it.
 
elmo1026

elmo1026

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Okay you guys i have thought about and I have decided to get 2 of the 109 brushes. I know I know. it is gonna be expensive but hey it is worth it.
 
TDoll

TDoll

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Originally Posted by emeraldjewels
I really want one now! You guys are killing my bank balance! Lol!

TDoll, i ordered this set the other day cause it was on sale, and I love brushes. lol!

betty brushes up on beauty : Benefit Cosmetics

Does it have the hard angle brush you were talking about??? If so thats really excellent get a perfect line with the 209 or 210.

Thats the EXACT set that I have! Yes, that's the hard angle brush! It's fabulous. I think if you buy it seperately (or any of the other brushes for that matter) they are white instead of black. They just made them black for the set. But they are the same brushes. That other flat synthetic brush is the shadow/liner brush I use a lot to apply bases!
 
emeraldjewels

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Thats the EXACT set that I have! Yes, that's the hard angle brush! It's fabulous. I think if you buy it seperately (or any of the other brushes for that matter) they are white instead of black. They just made them black for the set. But they are the same brushes. That other flat synthetic brush is the shadow/liner brush I use a lot to apply bases!

Fantastic! Now i feel like i'm getting even more of a bargain, because I know the brushes are good. It should come today in the mail!
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MzzRach

MzzRach

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OK, TDoll - I completely bought this brush because of you.

And I LOVE it! It's everything you said and more. And this is coming from someone who has 75+ brushes.
 
AlliSwan

AlliSwan

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Had to give this thread a bump because I FINALLY bought the 109. I don't know what took me so long! I've been using the 188 for foundation/tinted moisturizer and the 182 for powder/mineral foundation. This brush blows them both out of the water and can do BOTH all by itself! It doesn't soak up the liquid products like the 188 does, and I can go straight to powder after using it for liquid! It buffs stuff on like a dream, gets the little areas around the nose and eyes...it's just amazing.
 
alka1

alka1

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Originally Posted by AlliSwan
Had to give this thread a bump because I FINALLY bought the 109. I don't know what took me so long! I've been using the 188 for foundation/tinted moisturizer and the 182 for powder/mineral foundation. This brush blows them both out of the water and can do BOTH all by itself! It doesn't soak up the liquid products like the 188 does, and I can go straight to powder after using it for liquid! It buffs stuff on like a dream, gets the little areas around the nose and eyes...it's just amazing.

It is a great brush!
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I tried it as a foundation brush and, although it was great, it was a little small for me. I love it as a contour/highlight brush - it's amazing for contouring
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MAC_over_Boys

MAC_over_Boys

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I just got this brush myself after seeing a couple of ppl doing reviews on it. I used to use my 187 to apply my liquid foundation but it always left the area under and on the sides of my nose kinda splotchy and i had to use my fingers anyway. i got this brush and its awesome! its a little small so i still use my 187 to place the foundation on my cheeks forehead and chin but then i use the 109 to blend everything in. its great!
 
hello_kitty

hello_kitty

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I just got one today! My MUA recommended it to me when I was getting mineralized loose foundation, and she swears by it so I'm giving it a try! I think I'll like it
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user79

user79

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I've actually used my 168 for foundation application and I liked it more than the 187! The only thing is that the 168 is angled, so the 109 might be even better because it's round. I'll try it out!

Edit:

I just read some reviews on this brush on MUA and a lot of people complained about the shedding when using liquid foundation? Is that an issue?
 
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