Beauty Basics: MAC Eye Brushes
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Focus On: MAC 242 Shader Brush
MAC 242 Shader Brush ($23.00) is flat, slightly rounded at the tip, brush made out of firm fibers. This is one of my favorite brushes when using creamy products like paint pots, concealer, etc. I most often use it for paint pots, though I also use the 249, too. Even though I like it best for creamy products, it can be used with powder products like eyeshadow. It is particularly good at packing on color when you want a more intense look or have a finnicky shadow that just won’t go on right. For me, this is a great brush, because I use it regularly with my creamy products!
How do you like to use this brush?
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DoDe
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
One of my first MAC brushes. I use it for highlighting my brow. Love this brush.
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Aww, the first is always memorable :D
Anne
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This is a great brush. It’s one of my first MAC brush purchases. I use the 242 to apply my concealer with and when I want to apply es to my lid using only one es shade.
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Oh, nice! I like the 217 for concealer these days. Fluffy for me!
BINNIE
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
hi guys would u say this brush is better than the 194 or 195??
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
For shadow, yes. I don’t like the 194 or 195 for shadow, personally!
Natalia
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Christine, is it true all the pigments are going to be discontinued? I’ve heard it from a friend who was told so by a shop assistant at MAC.
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
I haven’t heard that at all…
Catherine @ Salescoop
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
MAC does have quality brushes– and they should be for the price they are! The bristles don’t fall out, and if you clean them at least once every two months, they last for at least a year. I tend to use MAC or Bobbi Brown’s make-up brushes and I have yet to be disappointed.
cooliegal
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Yes MAC does have quality brushes. But u can clean them as often as needed…I deep clean my brushes at least once a week and spot clean them after each use. And they last a lot longer than one year…I have had some for 3 years and they r still in tip-top shape. They will be around as long as u care for them well… :)
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
I clean mine pretty regularly, too — just depends on how often I use them!
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
I’ve had mine last for years, and some readers have mentioned theirs lasting 10+ years!
Christy
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
I have had the 242SE for at least 2 years and use it regularly for applying paint pots, paint and concealer. I just got the 242 full size in the FF haul.
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Awesome! How do you compare the SE vs. full size, Christy?
trix
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This is one of my favorite brushes. I use it to pack powder color on the lid. Could not be without!
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Awesome :D
Natalia
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This is the 1st brush I ever bought at MAC and Ive been having it for at least 4 years. Let me tell you, I LOVE THIS BRUSH! Its still my go to brush til this day when i do my eye makeup. It truely does it all, packs on the colors really good and blends out any harsh edges(although now I use the 222 for that). Id totally recommend the 242 for a person who’s just getting into MAC brushes, you certainly wont be dissapointed =)
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Aww! That is so great to hear, Natalia :) I am glad you are putting that brush to good use!
Al
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This is the only brush I will use for concealer. I love it! Absolutely no problems with it after so many months of owning it.
I read in the brush manual by MAC that this is made of duo-fibers, natural and synthetic. I thought that was pretty cool!
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Oh, wow! I will have to try it for concealer now.
Elise
Friday, July 3, 2009
I just bought this brush at the CCO today. Haven’t used it yet, but from all the rave reviews, I know I will put it to good use. Plan on using it tomorrow for a look I’m doing. We’ll see how it turns out. Can’t wait!
Christine
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Let us know how you like it, Elise!
GLITTER PRINCESS
Monday, November 9, 2009
just ordered this brush along side bare study & rubenesque paint pot for the first time! :)
Christine
Monday, November 9, 2009
Yayyy!!