MAC Basic Must Have Brushes and Purpose:

1. Eye brow Brush:

Bristles are quite firm and are clipped at an angle to allow for clean, even application of shadow or brow powder to the brows’ coarse hairs.

MAC 208 Angled Brow Brush gives this sharp to soft Eyebrow touch. Its totally controlled!

2. Eye Shadow Brush:

The eye area is delicate so the shadow brush should be made with natural hair such as squirrel. The shadow brush is used for a clean sweep of color.

MAC 213 Fluff Brush and MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush are two brushes which Lines and define the eye with color. Firmly bristled, flat of shape; applies color in a stroke to provide instant definition. Use with powder, liquid etc. For controlled application of eye shadow. Good for applying highlighters and eyelids. This is multipurpose Brush as it can be used for applying Concealers (powder) around the nose and eyebrow area, lip corners and any thing you wanna hide by applying Concealer. For those who like to mix water with certain eyeshadow for long lasting makeups this brush type is Perfect!

3. Eye- Shadow Blending Brush:

This is one of the hottest selling brush and most popular among eye brushes from MAC.

MAC 217 Blending Brush is a must have!! Remember its all about the BLENDING!!

4. Eye Liner Brush:

An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke with which to line the eyes. Use with liquid or cream products.

MAC 209 Eye liner Brush is the one for Soft fine-tipped point is ideal for creating a thin, controlled line Works beautifully for upper and lower lash lines.

5. Lip Liner Brush:

Lip brushes allow you to use less lipstick but it also can be used to soften the line of your lip liner. With the brush, you can blend it right into the lipstick so that it is not visible.

MAC 311 Lip Liner Brush gives me full controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibers and a tapered tip.

6. Foundation Brushes:

For foundation users, a flat, firm foundation brush (synthetic bristles such as taklon are preferable here) is best for blending and mixing colors. It is essential to use the foundation brush to blend your foundation close to your jaw line for a smooth finish.

MAC 150 Large Powder Brush gives good application of the foundation and cover the area properly giving a flawless and radiant look! These can be also used for the application of "Finishing Powders".

7. Concealer Brush:

A narrow, firm brush works best (synthetic bristles are preferable here). It should be tapered to a flat head. When you are trying to hide something, it should not stand out and draw attention. Whether you are dabbing on a liquid concealer or using a concealer stick, blending it in is the key to using concealer the right way. If you use your fingers, make sure you dab the concealer on gently. Rubbing it will remove what you have just applied. If you use a sponge, chances are the concealer will just spread thinly on your skin, and will not conceal the imperfections you are trying to cover up in the first place. This is where the concealer brush comes in. Preferably made with synthetic bristles like Taklon, a good concealer brush will blend concealer evenly to cover up imperfections, without stripping the layer away or spreading it too thin. And since concealer brushes aren't nearly as expensive as a powder brush or a blush brush, you should not hesitate to buy a well made one.

MAC 196 Concealer Brush is firm having strong bristles and gives you satisfying results!

8. Cheek/Blush Brush:

A medium-full brush. Using a good blush brush is paramount to achieving a flawlessly finished makeup. Bad blush brushes are the reason so many women go around wearing unattractive stripes of blush across their faces. Like the powder brush, a good blush brush should be made with natural hair like pony or squirrel. It is important to have pure natural hair for a blush brush because it will pick up and deposit just the right amount of color on your skin, so even if you tend to be heavy handed with your blush, you will not look like a clown. Having a good blush brush made of natural hair is a foolproof way to do your makeup and is highly recommended for all women, whether they are professional makeup artists or not.

MAC 116 Brush does it all.

9. Angled Contouring/Blush Brush

It’s famous as a contouring brush, particularly for larger areas — like the hollow of the cheeks, forehead, and jaw line.

MAC 168 Large Angled Brush is a good pick.

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Hope this has helped you in selecting MAC basic must have brushes :)

Available in all MAC stores in Qatar

Prices - All the brushes ranges from and between QR 89/- to QR 500/-

(I will be adding the Prices of each brushes soon)

Enjoy Making over! ;)


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Will I recommend these Brushes? Yes, these brushes are expensive but they are a good invest coz of their long lasting durability.