Makeup Review: Makeup Brushes ... MAC

This post is about the different kinds of makeup brushes that I've tried.  For now I have invested in a few MAC brushes, a beginners set from Essence of Beauty and a set from Sigma Brushes.  Sigma is a U.S. brand which patterned its brushes from MAC so they have the same numbers.

From MAC I have the following: please noted that I have discussed some of these brushes in an older post (Basic Makeup Brush)
1. 217 - my favorite eye brush; I use it to apply my crease color and for blending
2. 242 - I use it to apply the lid color and sometimes eyeliner shadow;
3.219 - a pencil brush that I use to apply the crease shadow with (rarely); sometimes I use it to soften my eyeliner
4.224 - I use it for blending and for applying concealer under my eyes


5.109 - another all time favorite face brush; I use it to apply liquid foundation and blush
6.138 - another fave face brush; I use it to apply loose powder or bronzer (for contouring my cheeks); it is a pointed fluffy brush which fits in the inner corners of the eye; it is sooo soft too
7. 223 - my least used brush; shouldn't have bought this one; I was looking for a 226 and the MUA suggested this because he said it is similar....it is not! 
One thing I don't like about some of MAC's face brushes is that it sheds.

Next on my wish list are: 227, 239, 208, 116, 134 and 182.  Mind you, I buy these brushes 1 at a time because I know they can get a bit pricey.  I take good care of them because I know they will last me a long while....1 artist told me hers is 10 yrs old!  I make sure to spot clean them after every use and I deep clean them once a week.  Hopefully that will do the trick.  But before you go to a counter make sure that you do your research first so you will have idea on what you want to get.

Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!