MAC 225 Large Tapered Blending Brush Photos & Review
Beauty Basics: MAC Eye Brushes
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Focus On: MAC 225 Large Tapered Blending Brush
MAC 225 Large Tapered Blending Brush ($36.00) is large, tapered blending brush with a dome-shaped end. Think the 224 but about three times larger. It really is huge relative to your eye and most other eye brushes. (If you own the 227, it’s in the same realm of size.) Even though it’s classified as an eye brush, I personally use it as anything but. The fluffiness of the bristles, yet the overall denseness of the brush, allows for great application of creamy products like concealer and blush cremes. It’s also incredibly soft with no scratchiness or harshness whatsoever. When using it with concealer, it helps me conceal problem areas/blemishes with a more natural result. I have also used this for highlighting when I want/need more precision – like the nose, right on the cheek bones, etc. If you want to do a soft wash of color all over the lid, this is up to that task. I just find it too large for any precise eyeshadow application, and I much prefer using many of MAC’s other smaller brushes like the 239, 217, 222, etc. for that purpose.
P.S. – I think this brush has been discontinued, but I found it at my local MAC store. You might check yours or a CCO (if you are jonesin’ for this brush).
How do you like to use this brush?
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love the feel of this brush, i wish it isn’t so pricey though…
It does feel SO SOFT, but it isn’t cheap by any means.
this brush looks cool…I have the 224 tho and the 227….I am a sucker for brushes tho lol. Got my eye on the 222 and now this 1 lol. Oh and CANNOT WAIT for the 226!!!!!!!
I am a sucker for brushes too, Jo 😉
Yeah, definitely a big brush. But, as you said, I can see it for concealer application or if you just want to put a wash of color all over your eye, like Shroom or something. But, i think I would find myself using this for applying highlighter on my cheeks & nose.
Definitely not a bad choice for highlighting 😀
I have this and use it to apply setting powder under my eyes and around my nose. Also for highlighter on the tip of my nose and top of my cheeks.
Ohh, that’s a good way to use it!
does anyone have a picture of the 225 next to the 224?
I’ll try to take some later this week!
I just bought this brush, and I LOVE it…. it is so fluffy, and just great for a great wash of color all over the lids, like the 225 another fave of mine.
Glad you’re liking your recent brush acquisition!