What brushes do you Recommend?
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bellaetoile
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i second the 239 and the 217. i find i use the 272 and 252 quite a bit as well. honestly, those 4 brushes, plus the 266, and i think i'd be pretty much set. i have a bunch of other brushes, yet those are the ones that i constantly reach for.
mspixieears
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#242 was recommended to me heaps and that is a great one, though I'm going to have to consider #217 as so many others recommend that too.
Stephy
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242 works really well for applying eyeshadow. This brush is has firm short hairs that are perfect for fitting into the crease and adding eyeshadow to the bottom of your eye (if you like this look). I also own the 217 brush which is fantastic for blending. It's got longer hairs that are much softer which made it a little bit harder to use for applying eyeshadow so I bought the 242 brush as well. I am so pleased with these two brushes (that work wonderful as a team) that I don't plan to buy any more.
allan_willb
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here is my basic run down.....
129
252
239
222
208
129
252
239
222
208
XxTinker_BellxX
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brushes, anyone?
Im sure this has been asked a million times but i was wondering if anyone could recommend any brushes. Brand, or number actually jus ANYTHING. I jus need to know what works and what the hell to stay away from
. Im tryin to build up .... but i dont want to end up buying shitty.. or overly prices things. Thanks guys
-Vanessa
Im sure this has been asked a million times but i was wondering if anyone could recommend any brushes. Brand, or number actually jus ANYTHING. I jus need to know what works and what the hell to stay away from
-Vanessa
glittergoddess27
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If you are looking for non-pricey,.. some people on here use Sonia Kashuk from Target,.. I have a few and they are nice,.. and there has been some talk about the Upstage Brand Called Posh,..think this is available at Meijers/Drugstore. They felt nice,.. but I dont have any yet. I also use a lot of actual art brushes,.. But You can tell the difference in my collection of what is the best,...I have a lot of MAC brushes,.. a few Clinique brushes,.. and the Sephora Brand brushes are pretty nice too.
bellaetoile
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okay...MAC brushes: my personal essentials are the 187 (i have two, one for cream, one for powder products), because this brush is just the best thing ever. MSFs, studio fix fluid, anything. controlled, even application, pricey, but worth it. IMO the flirt skunk brush does NOT compare, as you just can't put a $6 brush and a $42 brush side by side and expect them to do the same things. the 168 is a good blush/face contour brush, and is really the only blush brush i use with any regularity. if you want to spend the money, go for the 150 powder brush as well. i have the 190 foundation brush, but PREFER the smashbox foundation brush. it just is easier to work with, and i find it distributes the foundation better, and more evenly.
eyes: 266 for liner and brows is a must. 239 is the best brush ever for packing on colort, 272 and 228 for detailed and blending work, 228 is particularly good at working with pigments since its SO tiny and cuts down majorly on fallout. plus, it really packs on color in tiny places. 252 if you want something thats pretty good at color washes, and 217 to blend. i don't really use lip brushes.
too faced had a brush set awhile ago that was 5 or 6 brushes (blush, several eye, etc.) that came in a hot pink and leopard print case that was like $45...iif you can find it, get it, as the brushes were all amazingly good quality. i got it at sephora like 3 years ago, and the brushes are still in excellent shape. sonia kashuk and nars have pretty good brushes as well. IMO, the full size brushes are worth the extra money, as i've found that the brush set brushes generally aren't as good quality. plus, i like the longer handles better. go to a counter, try some brushes out, get a feel for what you like, because everyones brush preference is different.
eyes: 266 for liner and brows is a must. 239 is the best brush ever for packing on colort, 272 and 228 for detailed and blending work, 228 is particularly good at working with pigments since its SO tiny and cuts down majorly on fallout. plus, it really packs on color in tiny places. 252 if you want something thats pretty good at color washes, and 217 to blend. i don't really use lip brushes.
too faced had a brush set awhile ago that was 5 or 6 brushes (blush, several eye, etc.) that came in a hot pink and leopard print case that was like $45...iif you can find it, get it, as the brushes were all amazingly good quality. i got it at sephora like 3 years ago, and the brushes are still in excellent shape. sonia kashuk and nars have pretty good brushes as well. IMO, the full size brushes are worth the extra money, as i've found that the brush set brushes generally aren't as good quality. plus, i like the longer handles better. go to a counter, try some brushes out, get a feel for what you like, because everyones brush preference is different.
XxTinker_BellxX
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Thank you guys, thats helps out alot.
mspixieears
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I have a couple of Urban Decay ones and they are pretty good - the eye blending brush, and the liner/brow brush. I'm planning to get their powder one too, just haven't got round to it yet.
I also have a Becca foundation brush which I like very much.
Plus the MAC 187, I know it's expensive, and even more so for anyone outside the States, but I don't regret it one bit!
I also have a Becca foundation brush which I like very much.
Plus the MAC 187, I know it's expensive, and even more so for anyone outside the States, but I don't regret it one bit!
hypergrl273
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most of mine are from sallys beauty supply the brand is face secrets! and i love them, most of my friends have mac brushes and prefer some of mine! they range from $3-around $12, hope i helped!
x music is love
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MAC brushes:
239 - packing on color
266 - liner
224 - blending
239 - packing on color
266 - liner
224 - blending
Charnelle
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MAC Brushes
Helllooo Ladies.
I need some help with brushes. I'm going to MAC tomorrow.
And i'm pretty much clueless as to what to get for brushes.
I already have 224, i'd really like something thats great for doing creases and lining. I'd perfer to only need to get 2.
Can you guys make any suggestions from personal experience and what you guys like.
Thanks a bundle.
Helllooo Ladies.
I need some help with brushes. I'm going to MAC tomorrow.
And i'm pretty much clueless as to what to get for brushes.
I already have 224, i'd really like something thats great for doing creases and lining. I'd perfer to only need to get 2.
Can you guys make any suggestions from personal experience and what you guys like.
Thanks a bundle.
maxcat
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Do you have a 269 angle brush? It's great for sharp lines if you use it wet and you can use it for moving colour into your crease. And filling in your eyebrows. And your fluidline.
The 224 is still the best for crease blending...
I'd either reccomend a 272 if you want something stiffer that's going to give you more colour deposit than the 224 ... and the 219 is all the great things about a sponge applicator (Smudge!)with none of the bad. (Uneven! Won't come clean!)
The 224 is still the best for crease blending...
I'd either reccomend a 272 if you want something stiffer that's going to give you more colour deposit than the 224 ... and the 219 is all the great things about a sponge applicator (Smudge!)with none of the bad. (Uneven! Won't come clean!)
Rockell
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Must have e/s brushes?
I am in desperate need of expanding my brush collection. I have a penchant for buying face brushes when my e/s brush collection is so small and sad looking. The ones I have are old but in good condition, except the numbers have rubbed off so I'm not 100% sure which ones I have.
I know I have the 208, which I use for Fluidlines and other lining. The others are 224 and 242 (I think!). Isn't that pathetic? Only 3 brushes!
So...what do I need to get? I am thinking I definitely need a good crease brush since the ones I have are a little big for that.
I am in desperate need of expanding my brush collection. I have a penchant for buying face brushes when my e/s brush collection is so small and sad looking. The ones I have are old but in good condition, except the numbers have rubbed off so I'm not 100% sure which ones I have.
I know I have the 208, which I use for Fluidlines and other lining. The others are 224 and 242 (I think!). Isn't that pathetic? Only 3 brushes!
So...what do I need to get? I am thinking I definitely need a good crease brush since the ones I have are a little big for that.
ben
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-stila #15 - this is a double ended brush, one end is the same as the 213 (mac) and the other is similar to the 219 but way softer. (i used one end to apply shadow to the lid and the other to add shadow to the crease
-mac 217 - this brush is so soft and full, it works well to blend out harsh lines an smooth everything out
-mac 252 - this baby is the best for packing on colour
-mac 266 - i only use this brush when i use shadow or pigment as liner
-quo angled brush - works well to apply fluideline (brush is a lot thinner than 266)
-lise watier lash and eyebrow brush - angled brush on one end, lash brush on the other
-mac 217 - this brush is so soft and full, it works well to blend out harsh lines an smooth everything out
-mac 252 - this baby is the best for packing on colour
-mac 266 - i only use this brush when i use shadow or pigment as liner
-quo angled brush - works well to apply fluideline (brush is a lot thinner than 266)
-lise watier lash and eyebrow brush - angled brush on one end, lash brush on the other
