omg i have 2 of these. one i bought in the collection one i found hidden in my mac this week they are the SOFTEST brushes i have ever used. i am in love <3
I gotta say you definitely missed the concept of these brushes. One brush two sides used in one product. A mineralized product ideally. For example swirl the eye brush in the e/s and apply in the same manner you would if the brush was all one type of bristle. You'll see that each side behaves in a unique manner and so much more efficiently especially when used with mineralized products. The results are ingenious.
Hi christine i know this is a bit late for me to ask, but why is the metal bit around the brush different to the original mac brushes. I bought the 234 and i noticed that the metal bit doesnt match the 217. When i saw the brushes on this video, i thought it might have been because you might have recieved these as samples?
Thanks for the review i purchased the 235 brush becuz i luv my 227,179 just becuz i love love my 182 and smoked ruby eyeshadow i am very very happy with my what i purchased.
I think u should do ur research a lil more b4 jutting these brushes, just because it's labeled as a "eye" brush doesn't mean u need to use it just for the eye area. Another thing the synthetic side picks up more of the product that the real hair side just something u should know.
one makeup brush can have multiple uses...with these brushes being half synthetic and half natural hair it only adds to their versatility. it's easy to judge these and call them gimmicky without giving them a try. i adore the 235 because i can use the synthetic side for undereye concealer and flip to the natural for shadow. it's like combining the best attributes of the 227 & 252 brushes! the brushes are well made for a good price...what more is there to explain?
I Bought the 235 today at mac and she said the Black was the natural and the synthetic was the other side. She also said to blend with natural side and pack on color with synthetic (thats what it's best for) So which is it? lol COnfusing
There's a great dupe for the new "179" at royal brush.com. Although its not split, it is synthetic and feels and works AMAZING, I own it and loove it! AND its around $14 not $47. Thumbs up for dupes!
I had the 234, 235 and the 128 in my shopping bag until viewing your review. The 235 was the first to be removed from my shopping bag, next was the 235. I was pretty much sold on it until you said the color bleeds through. In the end I am not getting any of these brushes. With the economy in such disarray I need to be more cognizant of how I spend my money. I truly appreciate your honesty. Thank you.
i think the 128 is probably one of more useful of the 4 imo as a blush brush for cream and powder as well for contouring. the 234 kind of reminds me of the 217 and the 224 put together. 235 would be useful to use to highlight the brow and use as an "eraser" to correct the edges of your eyeshadow kind of like how some people use the 214 for.
interesting concept from MAC but it's kind of pointless in a way too. :s
Are you sure that it's not the synthetic side (white side) is used for packing on the color and the natural (black side) is used for blending? At first you mention you used the white side to pat in color but then you say the white synthetic side is used for blending.
everything is made in china!!!! these american cars may be assembled in Detroit but all parts are still made in china!!!! bring back manufacturing to the US and this country MIGHT be able to dig itself out of the hole we've all created!!!
Ehhh this seeks super gimmicky to me. I adore mac brushes but at their price they are a calculated investment that I want to perform well and reliably on a day to day basis. I have no interest in paying more for a gimmick on a brush that is already a significant chunk of money.
Dual ended brushes suck, I hope MAC never gets the bright idea to make those. I'll probably grab the 235 at the price it's worth a try. Thanks Christine!
EVERYONE LOOK AT 6:19 PLEASE, LOOK AT THE FERREL HOW DIFFERENT IT IS, THATS CHINA QUALITY ALL THE WAY. I BOUGHT FAKE MAC BRUSHES FROM EBAY THAT WERE SENT FROM CHINA AND THE FERREL IS THE SAME. PLEASE PEOPLE DONT BE MAD AT ME, BUT I THINK YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW.
its not the concept people, the most important thing about all this is that they are made in CHINA. WTF not in the USA, JAPAN, or CANADA but China. Talk about profits, what ever happened with quality first its all about profits now, how dissapointing but i still bought myself 2 of each so i will just shut up now.
@studpolicesexy You can't be sure that just because they were manufactured in China that they are poorer quality, though - that is a rather broad and pretty harsh generalization to make. It's one thing if your brushes disintegrated, smelled, leaked dye, broke, etc. and there were indications of reduced quality, but I haven't seen that yet. Only time will tell if they hold up well, of course, but I don't think anyone would want a review 2 years later :)
@studpolicesexy totally agree with you. they don't pay the workers in china as much as they would have to pay
American/ Canadian/ Japanese workers but they are not passing those savings to the customers but even so a lot of people are not comfortable with things being made in china for a lot of reasons
@studpolicesexy-almost all cosmetic brushes are made in China, due to sourcing of materials and the skill it takes to actually make these types of brushes. It is considered an art there. It's a stereotype that brushes made in China are poor quality, as ea company is very different.
@studpolicesexy these brushes are fantastic in quality! you shouldn't be so judgmental, but try them and use them before you dub them as inferior products.
@studpolicesexy - i agree to a certain extent but they do have their qs (quality standards) n they monitored stringently - the MNCs have an internationally ISO standards to comply to which they have incorporated into their production line - so even if made in china, the quality does not falter but the over heads work out cheaper. - celine from malaysia
@studpolicesexy I completely agree, I would have at least looked at them in the store, however I feel that since they are made in China I will not waste my time.
Please HELP! Well, I saw a 'black dot' in my 168 MAC brush which was washed, dried and tucked into a brushguard. and this dot turned out to be an insect, a kind of caterpillar/worm that made a dent into the brush hair. That might sound funny but it totally freaks me out, the brush has soaked in vinegar water and soap to cleanse and desinfect. Had you ever heard of this?? Usually my home is clean and bugfree. thx f your answ
Hi, i have a question on the mac brushes in general, they are made from natural bristles but from what animal? like the 217?? are they made from boar? I would really be grateful if u could answer :)
@temptalia@hani974-different natural hair is used depending on the function of the brush. On these brushes, @temptalia is correct,the white side is a synthetic (non animal hair) and the brown is a natural hair. Most are probably goat, boar is used for stiff brushes like brow brushes, and pony is also used for softer brushes
@hani974 They are all either synthetic or goat hair bristles... The 217 is entirely goat hair, and they are a 100% cruelty-free company that does absolutely NO testing on animals.
I could see the point of the the smaller e/s brushes ( synthetic to apply, natural to blend) but even that seems pretty pointless considering how quick and easily you could grab another brush. For the price I think it's ridiculous. Why pay for a hair brush when it's only half hair?! Just my 2 cents
Wow! You work for mac to always have all the collection? Because it is still very expensive to buy everything. But i love your channel, you're the best beauty guru. kisses
@BritishNow I believe this is her job/business, so it is probably more like a company purchase. Her site is not a blog, but a professional company that can only get this many hits if she is on top of new things.
Do you think these where maybe purposed for mineralized products like one side wet and the other dry??? I don't own mac brushes so was wondering if they'll be actually usefull for 2 in 1?
The collection was realised yesterday in Italy and I bought all the brushes, both because I'm a collector and a Mua. I just washed them so i didn't really have the chance to play with them yet. The Mac Mua told me the concept should be applying with the syintetic side and blend with the natural bristles, mostly just powders. They feel really soft and I got a very good feeling during the wash, will see. Only thing that bothers me is that these brushes are made in china not france/japan as usual
JUST WHY?! im beyond confused and just... wow. lol why not mix the bristles, what is the point? wow. wow. wow. how bout new paint pots? thats would be buzz worthy this is a mess.com
I personally think they should have just made it duel ended brushes or made magnetic switch pieces if its meant for those who travel or possibly don't have the money to buy a full professional set.
I love MAC, but I gotta say, these look like a total waste of time! Your review was brilliant, you described these perfectly by comparing them to existing MAC brushes! X MAC, if you read these, dual ended would be a much better concept esp during the holidays for travelling!! X
But I don't understand the concept for these double sided brushes either. It seems like that was something someone had a dream about and decided it would work irl. They would have been better off just making double ended brushes instead.
The 235 looks like the only potentially useful brush there for me, and only to start off a smokey eye... I imagine a lot of product bleeding between each side so I think it would be more trouble than it's worth! Definitely at that price it's not something I'll be spending money on.
I like the 227 for concealer and I feel like the 235 will actually be better for that purpose, apply with 1 side and then buff and blend with the other. Thanks for the review
i think if you dont really know how to utilize synthetic vs natural fibers then these brushes wont really matter to you. Like i guess i get why it came out with a mineral collections cause you could use wet or dry but still i find this unnecessary. this was really insightful thank you. and congrats on your custom eyeshadow with mac!
Ok I think the 128 blush brush is the most useful cause u can use one side to apply cream products and the other side to set it with a powder product instead of switching brushing. But other then that this was a dumb idea Mac to make these brushes. Mac's started to really bore me this year
Thank you so much for this video! I've been eyeing the brushes, but since they're so expensive I was dying to see what other people thought of them. Thanks!
@lovesunset130 Natural are made out of animal hair, like goat, synthetic are not :) Some find that synthetic bristles are better for liquid/cream products and blending, while natural is better for packing on color
i underestand how sometimes if u travel or if u spend tons of money on a brush u want it to work for all sorts of things but this concept is bad cuz most of the time unless its a flat shader brush we tend to use the tip of the brush so its kinda hard to when its split in the middle
I love mac brushes and they have very few duds but this is so gimmicky. If I want a synthetic brush I'll use one, if I want a natural hair one, I use that one.... I couldn't even imagine having these as travel brushes...
@temptalia Yea it reminds me of dual ended brushes. I like that they save space and you can carry less brushes but they're so difficult to store so I end up avoiding them lol!
I was going to buy the Fluffy "blending" brush.. But it's kind of overpriced, & I would rather spend my money on the 217 or something. The whole semi-precious collection looked like it would be really great, But it's really not that amazing :( The MSF's & mineralize blushes aren't really fitting for light skin tones like me!
Mac is so desperate .. I'm but not gullible, certains items in the PERMANET collection will always be staples of mine. This is just awful IMO. Thanks for the review !!!
For your Canadian viewers in Toronto, the 179 is usually avail. at the invitation-only EL/Mac warehouse sale(s) at a greatly reduced price from what it was originally sold at.
sorry... I should specify... I mean the ORIGINAL 179... the body brush. It's awesome for dusting MSF's onto your arms or collar bone in the summer and/or for going out at night.
Thanks for the review! Im actually excited about the 128. I see myself using the light colored side to apply and blend out liquid foundation. And then id used the dark colored side to apply my face powder or a powdered blush.
@berriturtle I used it this way, and TBH, it wasn't that great - just because when you apply a face powder, you tend to want something fluffier so you get soft but even coverage vs. heavier coverage
I feel like I would have been more likely to buy these brushes if they were just the white side all the way through....I already have really similar comparisons in black (i.e. 182, 224, 116) so it seems redundant to get another "half" brush. If they had made it the synthetic side totally I think I would have been sucked in. Thanks for the review!
This is a really great review! Thank you! I think I'm going to skip out on these brushes.... It feels like they tried to make the brushes seem as if they can do more than they actually do.. :\
omg i have 2 of these. one i bought in the collection one i found hidden in my mac this week they are the SOFTEST brushes i have ever used. i am in love <3
KTclarkemullen 2 months ago
why don't you like the 227 for eyes? not criticizing, just wondering.
2014natnat 6 months ago
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Yami510 7 months ago
I gotta say you definitely missed the concept of these brushes. One brush two sides used in one product. A mineralized product ideally. For example swirl the eye brush in the e/s and apply in the same manner you would if the brush was all one type of bristle. You'll see that each side behaves in a unique manner and so much more efficiently especially when used with mineralized products. The results are ingenious.
maebeeee 7 months ago
i heard the kabuki brush is amazing for foundation, whose used it? if so how is it as a brush
purtybutterfly143 7 months ago
Do you think the mac cinematic face brushes are worth buying? is the quality as good are original mac brushes?
loveeely86 7 months ago
Hi christine i know this is a bit late for me to ask, but why is the metal bit around the brush different to the original mac brushes. I bought the 234 and i noticed that the metal bit doesnt match the 217. When i saw the brushes on this video, i thought it might have been because you might have recieved these as samples?
LittleMissNawtie 8 months ago
Thanks for the review i purchased the 235 brush becuz i luv my 227,179 just becuz i love love my 182 and smoked ruby eyeshadow i am very very happy with my what i purchased.
maimaimaired 8 months ago
I think u should do ur research a lil more b4 jutting these brushes, just because it's labeled as a "eye" brush doesn't mean u need to use it just for the eye area. Another thing the synthetic side picks up more of the product that the real hair side just something u should know.
Ellielvsmkup 8 months ago
Can I say that I love you without being creepy LOL
ABeautyAddict 8 months ago
one makeup brush can have multiple uses...with these brushes being half synthetic and half natural hair it only adds to their versatility. it's easy to judge these and call them gimmicky without giving them a try. i adore the 235 because i can use the synthetic side for undereye concealer and flip to the natural for shadow. it's like combining the best attributes of the 227 & 252 brushes! the brushes are well made for a good price...what more is there to explain?
angiejacobsrs 8 months ago
Loving the honest view. Great job.
LSMR9999 8 months ago
I Bought the 235 today at mac and she said the Black was the natural and the synthetic was the other side. She also said to blend with natural side and pack on color with synthetic (thats what it's best for) So which is it? lol COnfusing
m0chiii 8 months ago
There's a great dupe for the new "179" at royal brush.com. Although its not split, it is synthetic and feels and works AMAZING, I own it and loove it! AND its around $14 not $47. Thumbs up for dupes!
StudioNC42 8 months ago
I had the 234, 235 and the 128 in my shopping bag until viewing your review. The 235 was the first to be removed from my shopping bag, next was the 235. I was pretty much sold on it until you said the color bleeds through. In the end I am not getting any of these brushes. With the economy in such disarray I need to be more cognizant of how I spend my money. I truly appreciate your honesty. Thank you.
balanceofbeauty 8 months ago
I don't get the point of two-side brushes?
MissAstrid17 8 months ago
@MissAstrid17 its just to eliminate the use of using two brushes i suppose
GabriellaGlamour215 8 months ago
i think the 128 is probably one of more useful of the 4 imo as a blush brush for cream and powder as well for contouring. the 234 kind of reminds me of the 217 and the 224 put together. 235 would be useful to use to highlight the brow and use as an "eraser" to correct the edges of your eyeshadow kind of like how some people use the 214 for.
interesting concept from MAC but it's kind of pointless in a way too. :s
AznCutiieJ 8 months ago
I would like all these new brushes... if they weren't duo-bristled lol. I really don't get it! So gimmicky -_-
doseofvanity 8 months ago
how do you afford all these products?
alexxxy 8 months ago
can anyone tell me where the info about the brushes being made in china is? not that it matters .. i just purchased rediculous about of back ups!
JTisaMACoholic 8 months ago
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Look at the ferrules... Really, MAC? I'm embarrassed.
catastrophicccc 8 months ago
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catastrophicccc 8 months ago
Are you sure that it's not the synthetic side (white side) is used for packing on the color and the natural (black side) is used for blending? At first you mention you used the white side to pat in color but then you say the white synthetic side is used for blending.
Essyblossomable 8 months ago
everything is made in china!!!! these american cars may be assembled in Detroit but all parts are still made in china!!!! bring back manufacturing to the US and this country MIGHT be able to dig itself out of the hole we've all created!!!
skittlebug511 8 months ago
Ehhh this seeks super gimmicky to me. I adore mac brushes but at their price they are a calculated investment that I want to perform well and reliably on a day to day basis. I have no interest in paying more for a gimmick on a brush that is already a significant chunk of money.
SchoolAccount1129 8 months ago 2
Meh...I think I'll pass.
MakeupByDonnaMarie 8 months ago
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verov143 8 months ago
Dual ended brushes suck, I hope MAC never gets the bright idea to make those. I'll probably grab the 235 at the price it's worth a try. Thanks Christine!
verov143 8 months ago
Christine, how would you go about washing and drying the kabuki buffer brush? i've always wondered..
BeautieCandy 8 months ago
EVERYONE LOOK AT 6:19 PLEASE, LOOK AT THE FERREL HOW DIFFERENT IT IS, THATS CHINA QUALITY ALL THE WAY. I BOUGHT FAKE MAC BRUSHES FROM EBAY THAT WERE SENT FROM CHINA AND THE FERREL IS THE SAME. PLEASE PEOPLE DONT BE MAD AT ME, BUT I THINK YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW.
studpolicesexy 8 months ago
its not the concept people, the most important thing about all this is that they are made in CHINA. WTF not in the USA, JAPAN, or CANADA but China. Talk about profits, what ever happened with quality first its all about profits now, how dissapointing but i still bought myself 2 of each so i will just shut up now.
studpolicesexy 8 months ago 7
@studpolicesexy You can't be sure that just because they were manufactured in China that they are poorer quality, though - that is a rather broad and pretty harsh generalization to make. It's one thing if your brushes disintegrated, smelled, leaked dye, broke, etc. and there were indications of reduced quality, but I haven't seen that yet. Only time will tell if they hold up well, of course, but I don't think anyone would want a review 2 years later :)
temptalia 8 months ago 32
@studpolicesexy I agree, very disappointing. I don't trust Chinese products myself.
FlowerChild65 8 months ago
@studpolicesexy totally agree with you. they don't pay the workers in china as much as they would have to pay
American/ Canadian/ Japanese workers but they are not passing those savings to the customers but even so a lot of people are not comfortable with things being made in china for a lot of reasons
oneworld24 8 months ago
@studpolicesexy-almost all cosmetic brushes are made in China, due to sourcing of materials and the skill it takes to actually make these types of brushes. It is considered an art there. It's a stereotype that brushes made in China are poor quality, as ea company is very different.
adesignbrushes 8 months ago
@studpolicesexy these brushes are fantastic in quality! you shouldn't be so judgmental, but try them and use them before you dub them as inferior products.
angiejacobsrs 8 months ago
@studpolicesexy - i agree to a certain extent but they do have their qs (quality standards) n they monitored stringently - the MNCs have an internationally ISO standards to comply to which they have incorporated into their production line - so even if made in china, the quality does not falter but the over heads work out cheaper. - celine from malaysia
seekceline 8 months ago
@studpolicesexy I completely agree, I would have at least looked at them in the store, however I feel that since they are made in China I will not waste my time.
sasha2687 7 months ago
I don't get it...just buy a fully synthetic brush for your cream products.
backliteyes 8 months ago
i love how ur so honest <3 this collection is very disappointing
lilnou4u 8 months ago 3
what the hell is this.... im trying to find logic in this but i really cant....
mrdd 8 months ago 3
thanks so much for this review now i know there is something i don't want from this collection. thank goodness...
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Please HELP! Well, I saw a 'black dot' in my 168 MAC brush which was washed, dried and tucked into a brushguard. and this dot turned out to be an insect, a kind of caterpillar/worm that made a dent into the brush hair. That might sound funny but it totally freaks me out, the brush has soaked in vinegar water and soap to cleanse and desinfect. Had you ever heard of this?? Usually my home is clean and bugfree. thx f your answ
lemanonblanc 8 months ago
Hi, i have a question on the mac brushes in general, they are made from natural bristles but from what animal? like the 217?? are they made from boar? I would really be grateful if u could answer :)
hani974 8 months ago
@hani974 Usually goat I believe
temptalia 8 months ago 5
@temptalia @hani974-different natural hair is used depending on the function of the brush. On these brushes, @temptalia is correct,the white side is a synthetic (non animal hair) and the brown is a natural hair. Most are probably goat, boar is used for stiff brushes like brow brushes, and pony is also used for softer brushes
adesignbrushes 8 months ago
@temptalia It's shaven animal hair, its goat or pony hair.
I like the skinsheen brush!!! I just work 2 years for mac so it was before my time, but I would love to get that! hope for a return :D.
agathadirks 1 week ago
@hani974 They are all either synthetic or goat hair bristles... The 217 is entirely goat hair, and they are a 100% cruelty-free company that does absolutely NO testing on animals.
DesignByAlliT 8 months ago
they shoulda called this the two-faced collection ;)
pinkrose838 8 months ago
I could see the point of the the smaller e/s brushes ( synthetic to apply, natural to blend) but even that seems pretty pointless considering how quick and easily you could grab another brush. For the price I think it's ridiculous. Why pay for a hair brush when it's only half hair?! Just my 2 cents
behexenvyxen 8 months ago
I can't see the point of these brushes...
hodesa11 8 months ago
Wow! You work for mac to always have all the collection? Because it is still very expensive to buy everything. But i love your channel, you're the best beauty guru. kisses
BritishNow 8 months ago
@BritishNow I believe this is her job/business, so it is probably more like a company purchase. Her site is not a blog, but a professional company that can only get this many hits if she is on top of new things.
Liselorebon 8 months ago
@Liselorebon she was sent the brushes.
shellygrrl 8 months ago
@BritishNow she doesn't work for mac, despite her creating an e/s for the bloggers' collection. they just send her products for consideration.
shellygrrl 8 months ago
Do you think these where maybe purposed for mineralized products like one side wet and the other dry??? I don't own mac brushes so was wondering if they'll be actually usefull for 2 in 1?
funsiz308 8 months ago
The collection was realised yesterday in Italy and I bought all the brushes, both because I'm a collector and a Mua. I just washed them so i didn't really have the chance to play with them yet. The Mac Mua told me the concept should be applying with the syintetic side and blend with the natural bristles, mostly just powders. They feel really soft and I got a very good feeling during the wash, will see. Only thing that bothers me is that these brushes are made in china not france/japan as usual
fragolina85 8 months ago
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akihoshi27 8 months ago
the brushes remind me of the disney movie 101 dalmations' Cruella Deville's hair :(
katiekatmakeup 8 months ago
I don't liked these brushes. Looks horrible!
I like much more the normal line.
I watch some new eyeshadows of this collection in the channel by russianbabe1981 and I liked so much.
But this brushes..
Xoxo from Brazil
MenezesMarta1 8 months ago
So glad you did this review. These look really gimmicky. I'm totally skipping them (and I usually get the new brushes!) and saving my money.
alnsubuga 8 months ago
I think i'll stick to the permanent line :P
guate930 8 months ago
im new to mac whats the semi precious collection?
Madny7Pandy 8 months ago
I just don't understand why MAC didn't jut come out with a synthetic set of brushes instead of these split personality ones...
littletidbit30 8 months ago
haha mac is trying to be different because a lot of companies are imitating their brushes.
heyitskaren 8 months ago
These just seem weird to me. I think MAC is trying too hard to be different.
snookerddle 8 months ago
Jeez, try too hard much Mac? Can you say "gimmick"?
jenniferkah 8 months ago
i think the 235 could actually be useful for applying cream shadow and then flipping it over to put a powder shadow on top.
aalamode 8 months ago
Weird concept, struggling to see the point
youarejokingarentyou 8 months ago
They remind me of lady gaga's new hair: central parting, one side black n the other white... lol!!
koeywinglee 8 months ago
They shoulve just made them synthetic .
michelleh408 8 months ago 5
@michelleh408 Very much agreed. They're trying way too hard here and it just comes off as a really transparent gimmick.
jenniferkah 8 months ago
another thing! lol why not come with all synthetic brushes? i mean reeaallllyyyy?! lol ok now im done.
MSJIGGLY2U 8 months ago
JUST WHY?! im beyond confused and just... wow. lol why not mix the bristles, what is the point? wow. wow. wow. how bout new paint pots? thats would be buzz worthy this is a mess.com
MSJIGGLY2U 8 months ago 4
@MSJIGGLY2U lol Tamar.
AlejandraPrincess 8 months ago
this is so tacky
knobylob 8 months ago 4
do you work at MAC?
Goanna1993 8 months ago
thanks so much for this honest review!
TheMascaraAddict 8 months ago
i dont like them they look unattracive
lovaby 8 months ago
When I started watching I was like "ohhh, MAC are coming out with new brushes?! And I won't be able to get any because I've no money!"
now I'm wondering what on earth MAC to release something like that.
envygeeksgirl 8 months ago 3
I personally think they should have just made it duel ended brushes or made magnetic switch pieces if its meant for those who travel or possibly don't have the money to buy a full professional set.
SnowyGrl11 8 months ago
I love MAC, but I gotta say, these look like a total waste of time! Your review was brilliant, you described these perfectly by comparing them to existing MAC brushes! X MAC, if you read these, dual ended would be a much better concept esp during the holidays for travelling!! X
moneypenny501 8 months ago
ZOMG Mac totally ripped off Sam's Real Techniques angled kabuki idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Oh the blasphemy!!!!!!!!!!!1
hepcat288 8 months ago
@hepcat288 lol are you serious? angled kabuki's have been around much longer than sam's line
aalamode 8 months ago
@aalamode and there will always be one moron who takes everything literally. smh
hepcat288 8 months ago
Thanks for your review. They're great.
But I don't understand the concept for these double sided brushes either. It seems like that was something someone had a dream about and decided it would work irl. They would have been better off just making double ended brushes instead.
lamb8264 8 months ago
Thank you so much for all of your reviews! :)
PeaceNLiebe 8 months ago
The 235 looks like the only potentially useful brush there for me, and only to start off a smokey eye... I imagine a lot of product bleeding between each side so I think it would be more trouble than it's worth! Definitely at that price it's not something I'll be spending money on.
ditavee 8 months ago
I dont find the brushes appealing, they would look better if the were dyed in 2 nice colours.
rebelsbeautycorner 8 months ago
I like the 227 for concealer and I feel like the 235 will actually be better for that purpose, apply with 1 side and then buff and blend with the other. Thanks for the review
sss215 8 months ago
I am thinking that Mac is running out of fresh ideas. There lack of innovation is becoming desperate.
traye84 8 months ago 5
FAIL Mac should have made these dual ended!
alikastyle 8 months ago
thanks for this review!!!
SeaSireness 8 months ago
i think if you dont really know how to utilize synthetic vs natural fibers then these brushes wont really matter to you. Like i guess i get why it came out with a mineral collections cause you could use wet or dry but still i find this unnecessary. this was really insightful thank you. and congrats on your custom eyeshadow with mac!
animeotaku8909 8 months ago
Ok I think the 128 blush brush is the most useful cause u can use one side to apply cream products and the other side to set it with a powder product instead of switching brushing. But other then that this was a dumb idea Mac to make these brushes. Mac's started to really bore me this year
MakeupByTati 8 months ago
i don't understand the purpouse of having the divided hairs? is there a specific purpouse?
Cheerleader021694 8 months ago
whats the point of making double sided brushes and whats the difference between the two sides.... anyone ....?
donaldduckstar 8 months ago
These brushes seem kinda weird.. especially that buffing brush!
xxbeautybabesxx 8 months ago
do you think you could use the synthetic side of the 235 for concealer and the other side for setting powder?
PinkyD64 8 months ago
@PinkyD64 Yes, you could!
temptalia 8 months ago
Thank you so much for this video! I've been eyeing the brushes, but since they're so expensive I was dying to see what other people thought of them. Thanks!
andreasaurusable 8 months ago
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!! i love your reviews you are amazing thank you for all you do!!!
xo judy~
judy9059 8 months ago
These remind me of Cruella de Vil !! :)
GlamCheck 8 months ago
i dont get whats the difference with synthetic or natural bristels??
lovesunset130 8 months ago
@lovesunset130 Natural are made out of animal hair, like goat, synthetic are not :) Some find that synthetic bristles are better for liquid/cream products and blending, while natural is better for packing on color
temptalia 8 months ago
hmmm I'm not as excited as I thought i would be....thank you for such a great review! xx
Helloclementine22 8 months ago
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Cruella De Vil much?
Illustratedd 8 months ago
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Illustratedd 8 months ago
These look ridiculous. Really, Mac?
hepcat288 8 months ago 3
i underestand how sometimes if u travel or if u spend tons of money on a brush u want it to work for all sorts of things but this concept is bad cuz most of the time unless its a flat shader brush we tend to use the tip of the brush so its kinda hard to when its split in the middle
TheGLOSSette 8 months ago
i have been looking for a brush like the flat for the cheeks,, i got the same ont like the mac 128 from make up forever!! excited!!!!
FoodByAnAngel 8 months ago
are these new brushes limited addition?
xJordanxox 8 months ago 4
@xJordanxox yes, they are LE
temptalia 8 months ago 2
I love mac brushes and they have very few duds but this is so gimmicky. If I want a synthetic brush I'll use one, if I want a natural hair one, I use that one.... I couldn't even imagine having these as travel brushes...
ag10v 8 months ago 32
@ag10v I feel like here they didn't intend to make these gimmicky but they're more gimmick than utility
temptalia 8 months ago 8
@temptalia Yea it reminds me of dual ended brushes. I like that they save space and you can carry less brushes but they're so difficult to store so I end up avoiding them lol!
ag10v 8 months ago
I don't understand the point...
JasminKay268 8 months ago
I was going to buy the Fluffy "blending" brush.. But it's kind of overpriced, & I would rather spend my money on the 217 or something. The whole semi-precious collection looked like it would be really great, But it's really not that amazing :( The MSF's & mineralize blushes aren't really fitting for light skin tones like me!
teZmissaMeg 8 months ago
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Mac is so desperate .. I'm but not gullible, certains items in the PERMANET collection will always be staples of mine. This is just awful IMO. Thanks for the review !!!
chakazulu87 8 months ago
For your Canadian viewers in Toronto, the 179 is usually avail. at the invitation-only EL/Mac warehouse sale(s) at a greatly reduced price from what it was originally sold at.
77cns 8 months ago
sorry... I should specify... I mean the ORIGINAL 179... the body brush. It's awesome for dusting MSF's onto your arms or collar bone in the summer and/or for going out at night.
77cns 8 months ago
oh my gosh im excited to get thoseQ!!!!!
FoodByAnAngel 8 months ago
lovedddd the video! thanx <3
MakeupTeen94 8 months ago
Thanks for the review! Im actually excited about the 128. I see myself using the light colored side to apply and blend out liquid foundation. And then id used the dark colored side to apply my face powder or a powdered blush.
berriturtle 8 months ago
@berriturtle I used it this way, and TBH, it wasn't that great - just because when you apply a face powder, you tend to want something fluffier so you get soft but even coverage vs. heavier coverage
temptalia 8 months ago
I just don't really get the concept. :(
thefactanonverba 8 months ago
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chakazulu87 8 months ago
Whats the point.... I feel like its gonna give two different finishes..
xoxowoahhennnyyy 8 months ago
pure gimmick.
imahniithethird 8 months ago
I feel like I would have been more likely to buy these brushes if they were just the white side all the way through....I already have really similar comparisons in black (i.e. 182, 224, 116) so it seems redundant to get another "half" brush. If they had made it the synthetic side totally I think I would have been sucked in. Thanks for the review!
LittleTxyz 8 months ago
great objective review! I love your videos! Thanks!
vlevy01 8 months ago
@SophiesMakeup Me either just dumb. lol
chakazulu87 8 months ago
These brushes are a big fat fail. Appreciate the review though!
MakeupOnABudget 8 months ago 2
Two-sided brushes?! Seems like a good idea, but not really.
Awesome Review!
KAYoLEE 8 months ago
I assumed that the different sided brushes have been made that way purely because the collection is SEMI-precious......ie just a gimmick :)
MsGoddessintraining 8 months ago 3
Not really happy about this new collection Oh wells still love you Temptalia
redroseprny405 8 months ago 2
really appriciate the comparisons, the whole split thing doesnt apeal to me..they look like ..failures haha, but thats just me! :)
MissPinkySparkles 8 months ago 2
cruella de vil brushes LOL
vickys2xx 8 months ago 2
This is a really great review! Thank you! I think I'm going to skip out on these brushes.... It feels like they tried to make the brushes seem as if they can do more than they actually do.. :\
xemmmx 8 months ago
Ooh this is a review I need! :)
samettinen 8 months ago
"Kind of like Cruella Devvil brushes.." Oh my gosh, you are so hilarious! And your blog is amazing, your blog is legit how I pick what I buy.
minimbabe 8 months ago
These brushes are ridiculous! MAC needs to step up their brush game and stop trying to come out with all these sensational collections!
TrayTrayBaby 8 months ago
when will they release this semi-precious collection?
neritrinidad 8 months ago
@neritrinidad July 7th in stores!
temptalia 8 months ago
THANK YOU!
vanityhouse 8 months ago
Your channel and blog are such a wonderful resource for me and I refer to your videos and comments often.
Thank you !
Donna xoxo
aussiedonna50 8 months ago 75
Thank-you for this in-depth review Christine :)
lkowalyk316 8 months ago
seems like mac is running out of ideas!
majoshlin 8 months ago 3
Love the brushes here ♥ :)
xxmp13xx 8 months ago
The FULL review for Semi-Precious is coming in the next hour or two!! This is just the brushes because I wanted it to be separated out :)
temptalia 8 months ago 27
@temptalia aaah thank you :-) I can't wait to hear your opinion !
x
zickzackhosenkack 8 months ago
first comment<333:)
peacelovesoftballx33 8 months ago