Beauty Basics: MAC Eye Brushes

Considering investing in brushes for your eyeshadows? Trying to figure out which brushes you need? Look no further — here’s our guide to MAC Eye Brushes! Plus, seasoned MAC Artists weigh in with their must-haves!

MAC Eye Brushes — Our Reviews

• 204 Lash Brush
• 205 Mascara Fan Brush
• 208 Angled Brow Brush
• 209 Eye Liner Brush
• 210 Precise Eye Liner Brush
• 212 Flat Definer Brush
• 213 Fluff Brush
• 214 Short Shader Brush
• 217 Blending Brush
• 219 Pencil Brush
• 222 Tapered Blending Brush
• 224 Tapered Blending Brush
• 225 Large Tapered Blending Brush
• 226 Small Tapered Blending Brush
• 227 Large Fluff Brush
• 228 Mini Shader Brush
• 231 Small Shader Brush
• 239 Eye Shading Brush
• 242 Shader Brush
• 249 Large Shader Brush
• 252 Large Shader Brush
• 263 Small Angle Brush
• 266 Small Angle Brush
• 272 Small Angled Shading Brush
• 275 Medium Angled Shading Brush

Temptalia’s Recommendations

• 5 Basics to Begin With: 217, 219, 226 (if unavailable, 222/224), 231, 239
• 5 More to Add Down the Road: 205, 208, 249, 266, 272
• 5 Great Multi-taskers: 208, 217, 231, 239, 249
• Best for Highlighting:  217, 272
• Best for Blending:  217, 224, 231, 239, 272
• Best for Crease:  219, 222, 224, 226
• Best for Eyeshadow Application:  231, 239, 242

What the PROS Say

MAC Senior Artist Luc Bouchard loves the 222, he says, “I love this brush because I can define and diffuse the crease in a second! I also use it to apply and blend concealer – it allows me to apply a perfectly blended sheer coat.”

MAC Senior Artist Keri Blair must have the 224, because it is “hands down this brush is great for blending, blending and blending… It’s been an extension of my right hand for over 13 years. The tip of the brush picks up the color and all the tapered hairs help to move the product out and across the eye.”

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