Beauty Basics: MAC Face Brushes
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Focus On: MAC 138 Tapered Face Brush
MAC 138 Tapered Face Brush ($52.00) is a large, extremely tapered brush made out of natural fibers. It is extremely dense, and it is relatively firm. The end of the brush tapers into a rounded tip with angled sides. The brush shapes reminds me of the 226 or 224, except several times larger. The bristles feel incredibly soft against the skin, and I have found mine to shed very rarely (which basically means I can’t remember it really shedding at all). The 138 can be used for a variety of applications: creams, liquids, highlighters, blushes, and contouring. It is touted by MAC as a contouring and highlighting tool, but like most brushes, usage depends more on you and your needs. To contour with this brush, simply slant it against your face with the tip pointing towards your mouth. To highlight, just use the tip of the brush on the areas you would like to highlight. It is one of MAC’s pricier brushes, but I’d say it’s completely worth the investment!
How do you like to use this brush?
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Elizabeth
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
I LOVE this brush! It’s perfect for powders, blushers and MAC MSFs! It is a little pricey, but soooo worth it!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I agree — so worth it!
victoria
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
got this during the 25% discount, it’s so soft and being so big, i was surprised how it gives a soft application for blushes. i would say because if the price it’s not necessary a must buy but with the discount, it’s a deal i just couldn’t pass up. i heard it’s great for cream foundations, have yet to try that.
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Awesome! I am glad you were able to score it at a discount!
Kajal Couture
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My favorite way to use this brush is to pick up highlighter on the tapered end and press the brush above the cheekbones and roll it. I know it’s hard to understand without a pic/video, but it really works great!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thanks for the tips, Kajal!
Cel
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
I don’t have this brush but it kinda looks like the 165 from the BBR collection. Is the 165 a “smaller” version of this?
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
It’s similar, and yep, 165 is a smaller version!
Al
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This brush is incredible. Zero shedding, super soft, applies all powder products beautifully. Good job, MAC!
Christine
Monday, July 27, 2009
Awesome, Al! What products do you use it with most?
Al
Monday, July 27, 2009
I use it mainly for contouring/highlighting.. Also love it for sheer application of blush and MSFs :)
btw Christine – keep up the good work! the site keeps getting better and better. you seem like a very sweet girl and i’m glad you’ve had this much success!
Christine
Monday, July 27, 2009
Nice!
Thank you so much, Al :) I am happy I have your support!!
rae
Thursday, December 31, 2009
hey christine, i was wondering, i can only afford one so between the 165 and 138, which should i go for? THANK YOU!
Christine
Thursday, December 31, 2009
165!