More About Brushes! Which Brush to Use Where & When =) MAC

[MagneticAddiction]

thanx for this! it really helped me out!:)

[nettesuga]

Firstly I adore your lip piercing! It is so sexy!LOL And second, I don't have a huge lid space so using normal size brushes to define the crease never works...the shadow always goes to high or just not narrow enough. I cant afford macbrushes and am just about to start trying to do more than just neutral browns (just ordered some loose shadows from simply naturals) so was wondering if until I get the hang of things if using lip brushes would work for the crease?

[twixtbetwixt]

There is definitely no set rule on which brush to use where - use what works best for you! If you get the look you want with a lip brush, why not keep using it? ;)

You can also try aualinebeauty (online) for extremely inexpensive brushes - i LOVE mine. The only problem is you have to order a $50 minimum since it's all wholesale. I think it's definitely worth it though. =)

[supaaafrau]

I have little eyes and I want to get some mac brushes, wich one would be the best?

[susannal1]

great video! really helped me out choosing which brushes to get! thanks a lot

[socalatina72]

your so cute girl we thinks the same i was thinking in snipping my long brushes too lol ♥

[PinupCandy]

I've been on a mission and finally found your brush review. I am over at Rex Art Supplies ORDERING RIGHT NOW! WOOT!

Miss you, girl! Talk soon I finally got your request for yahoo, lmfao I am such a dorkis.

[mizpineapple]

are the Loew-Cornell brushes actually paint brushes, or are they makeup brushes?

[twixtbetwixt]

paint brushes

[Satansdatter]

I really wish I could get the 3/8 loew cornell brush but I can't find it anywhere that ships to denmark..!!! :(

It sux so bad !! :(

[tialet64]

Hey Hun,

Thanks so much This was so helpful. I can hear Ur fish tanks it's a peaceful sound. I miss my Fishies.

Thanks Again.

xoxo Tish xoxo

[ooglegail]

hi I have the same sort of eyes- i.e pretty big lid. Thought 239 would be too small- are you happy with it?thought i might go for 252 instead...? Any recs?

cheers!

[twixtbetwixt]

The only eye shadow brushes I have from MAC are the 239 & 217. I love them both & would recommend getting them both, if you have the extra money to spend.

I've been using my Sephora shadow brushes a lot more frequently. They are just like flat, oval shaped brushes. Not fluffy like the 239, but similar shape.

The Loew-Cornell really are great brushes, so I'd suggest getting some of those first.

[ooglegail]

thanks. I have the 217, do u think i can use it for applying lid colour AND crease? Or is 239 better for packing on colour...? It just looks small for our big eyes...is that not true?

[twixtbetwixt]

While I have used the 217 often for applying color all over my lid, I think it's really too fluffy & not best designed for all over lid application. It's fine if you want your color a bit more "washed out" (for lack of a better term at the moment! ;p) If you want very concentrated color, then use something much flatter (perhaps the 249? Though I have never used this brush, or even seen it up close & personal!) 217 is really idea for blending edges, it gives everything a softer look.

[ooglegail]

thanks- so helpful! Appreciated!

[twixtbetwixt]

But the 239 is fine for applying shadow, too.

[Makeupsquare]

That really helped. I will soon buy that brush set you recommended for gel liners. Thanks a lot:)

[xxcherokee25xx]

I know that sound anywhere....your cat is in the liter box...:)

[twixtbetwixt]

Haha! Never fails when I try to make a video ;p Silly cats - always trying to steal a video moment in whatever form they can! LOL

[xxcherokee25xx]

my door is broken so she likes to push to door open and not just enough for her to get through but enough for about 50 cats to get through...but you gotta love cats

[emrichards18]

out of each "sets"[by different uses] of brushes you showed what is your top favorite of each one??

[twixtbetwixt]

I usually use Loew-Cornell brushes for everything. And the MAC 217 i absolutely LOVE!! I couldn't live without the 217!! ;)

But i don't really pay much attention to what brand I use, I just grab one that looks like the right size & shape for whatever I'm applying.

[muslk]

thanks!