Intended for beginners: A little information about the infamous 242 and 239 brushes by MAC. My personal opinion on them, and why you should buy them if you haven't already.

I've noticed that the 239 is better for firmer shadows, like the satin, matte and matte2 formulas. It's awesome for emollient based products too. It works fairly well with just about any type of eyeshadow, esp those that are hard to pick up due to the firmer texture of the goat hair bristles.

I've noticed that the 242 is better for looser shadows, softer shadows or pigments. The texture of the bristles allow the product to cling to the bristles but not "soak" in. It's great for building up your color. I love using it for veluxe pearls, veluxe, lustre's, etc.

BOTH brushes are must haves, in my humble opinion. If you are starting your MAC brush collection, do not pass these up. It's even good to have several of each so that you always have a clean one on hand.

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MAC blending brushes, 217, 222, 224, and 226 :)

Hope this helps you out :) (less info)