for those of you that cant afford Mac brushes

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I tried some of the Royal Grip brushes (by Royal & Langnickel), and they were a little rough, so I don't recommend

Here's the one's I've tried:

the first, third, and fourth were a little rough on the lid. The last two were comparable in softness to Lowe Cornell.
The second is a nice brush to apply cream base products etc.

(not in this order in the pics)
Royal Soft Grip mini mop SG999-M (Mac 231) - $2.99
Royal Soft Grip 1” – SG1400-1” (Mac 227) - $2.99
Royal Soft Grip Sg995-M (Mac 225) - $2.99
Royal Soft Grip SG393 – ¼” (Mac 272) - $2.99
SOFT GRIP GOLDEN TAKLON FILBERT - SG170-10 - (Mac 249)
Soft Grip White Blending Mop SG1400-1/2"

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Lowe Cornell mop 3/8 (right) vs. Mac 239 (left)

great brush for about $3!!!

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The eyeliner was done with the Lowe Cornell LC4400 1/4" <using Mac fluidline>

[SaturdayStevens]

I had one of those Royal Grip brushes. It was okay, but I had a another one just like it so I gave it to my friend

[chdom]

This list is very helpful! It sure beats the notes I wrote down from watching Enkore! Now, if only there was a 217 dupe.

[SaturdayStevens]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chdom

This list is very helpful! It sure beats the notes I wrote down from watching Enkore! Now, if only there was a 217 dupe.

I Know, Right!?!

[fashioniztah_07]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chdom

This list is very helpful! It sure beats the notes I wrote down from watching Enkore! Now, if only there was a 217 dupe.

Hey hun, try this brush from coastal scents. I love this brush! Its comparable to 217 brush. And its only $2.49!!

[melissy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayenni

I'm in college right now and can't really afford Mac brushes, but would like the quality of Mac Brushes.I did a search on youtube and found some wonderful info on art brushes that are similar to the Mac brushes and are good quality art brushes.
Here is the info! enjoy!

Michael's art store brushes..

3/4 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 116

(L) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- mac 129

1" loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 134 or 136

(XXL) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- mac 150

#8 American painters 2500 filbert clear w/glitter handle- mac 194

#4 american painters 2200 fan clear w/glitter handle- mac 205

1/4 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 208

10/0 american painter 2650 spotter clear w/glitter handle- mac 209 or 311

#6 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 211

#6 american painters 2450 chisel blender clear w/glitter handle- mac 212

3/8 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 213

1/4 loew cornell amm mini mop green handle- mac 217

#10 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle-mac 219

(M) royal soft grip sg999 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 225

1" royal soft grip sg1400 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 227

1/4 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 228

(S) royal soft grip sg995 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 231

#10 royal soft grip 3020 clear w/orange tip handle- mac 249

1/2 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 252

3/8 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/glitter handle- mac 263

1/4 american painters 2440 angular clear w/glitter handle- mac 266

3/8 american painters 2400 angular clear w/glitter handle- mac 269

1/4 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 272

3/8 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 275

#8 royal soft grip sg170 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 316

thanks will def have a look at them to see what they are like

[frankenstain]

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueagave

Sonia Kashuk's Synthetic Flat Blusher Brush is AMAZING! I use this to buff on my MSF Natural... It's a great brush and it's incredibly soft!

This is THE BEST for Studio Tech and Full Coverage!

[KelleyCarnivore]

this is fantastic info!

[Lapis]

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Originally Posted by lethaldesign

Here is another option: Welcome to Poshbrushes.com

These are GREAT quality brushes at a great price. There is a discount code for 50% off your entire order (plus free shipping) if you use UA123.

I love posh and eco tools (Ulta, Target) infact while I own MAC face brushes I don't own any of their eye ones
I found Sonia K white handled brushes not so nice.

[Hasidic_Hat]

you are...amazing! Thank you so much! For some reason, the idea of makeup and art brushes being similar never occurred to me. Figures...my brain is fried.

[sugarglam]

soo sweet of you to post this
i will def. be checking them out!!<333

[Shazy]

217dupe is on there its the loew cornell AMM mini mop 1/4" green handle

[Shazy]

Careful when you do buy the dupes ladies and gents...I went to TWO of my local Michaels and they were a disaster. Not to mention I couldn't find quite a few of them. The maxine mops and the filberts were all that I could find. Maybe ask for them to special order you some that way they aren't touched and molested by the customers!

[jennatles]

this puts a huge smile on my face. brushes and bases are the most important investment that i choose to make, although the cheaper the better, as long as it's comparable.

[MelmoK]

I started using some of the Michaels brushes early last year and fell in love. Don't get me wrong, I have some MAC brushes I like but you can't beat cheap. I also love the Sonja Kashuk.

[AshleyDanielle]

This list was super helpful. I kept having to sift through different youtube videos to find out the paint brushes vs mac brushes. Pausing and replaying so I could write down the info from the videos got old real quick. Again, thanks for the list

[ruthless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayenni

I'm in college right now and can't really afford Mac brushes, but would like the quality of Mac Brushes.I did a search on youtube and found some wonderful info on art brushes that are similar to the Mac brushes and are good quality art brushes.
Here is the info! enjoy!

Michael's art store brushes..

3/4 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 116

(L) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- mac 129

1" loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 134 or 136

(XXL) loew cornell 277 round mop wood handle- mac 150

#8 American painters 2500 filbert clear w/glitter handle- mac 194

#4 american painters 2200 fan clear w/glitter handle- mac 205

1/4 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 208

10/0 american painter 2650 spotter clear w/glitter handle- mac 209 or 311

#6 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 211

#6 american painters 2450 chisel blender clear w/glitter handle- mac 212

3/8 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 213

1/4 loew cornell amm mini mop green handle- mac 217

#10 royal soft grip sg255 clear w/blue tip handle-mac 219

(M) royal soft grip sg999 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 225

1" royal soft grip sg1400 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 227

1/4 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 228

(S) royal soft grip sg995 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 231

#10 royal soft grip 3020 clear w/orange tip handle- mac 249

1/2 loew cornell 270 maxine's mop purple handle- mac 252

3/8 royal soft grip sg160 clear w/glitter handle- mac 263

1/4 american painters 2440 angular clear w/glitter handle- mac 266

3/8 american painters 2400 angular clear w/glitter handle- mac 269

1/4 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 272

3/8 royal soft grip sg393 clear w/pink tip handle- mac 275

#8 royal soft grip sg170 clear w/blue tip handle- mac 316

I just bought a whack of brushes off of ELF-not the shitty ones, you have to go into the "studio' section of the site. A fan brush for 3 bucks? Nice! They're all synthetic, but very pleased so far. All of the brush tips are on the smaller side which is nice if you have smaller eyes, like me.

[MsWestchesterNY]

I just b ought this REvlon brush from DUane Reade, looks like the 224, so far so good

[forevernars]

Yeah I have a lot of different Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop brushes and they are the only one's I use they are just as good as the mac brushes but waaay more cheaper

[meemsoes]

are there any similar brushes to the MAC 138 - i've always wanted one like that but dont want to shell out $50

[MsWestchesterNY]

ok I wentto the Michaels in Hartsdale, New York.... NOTHING
I'm sad.
If any NYers on here know where to get these brushes, LMK

[lojical1]

love this post! thanks for the heads up on the equivalents.