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Juneplum · 09-14-2005, 11:46 PM #26 (**permalink**)

moved to recommendations =)

user2 · 09-15-2005, 07:03 AM #27 (**permalink**)

Which brushes do you have!

For a bloody starter I would wait for the holiday brush sets! They have a pretty good range of everything you need like a foundation brush, a blush brush etc.!

And the "skunk" the #187 is a must!!

Krista · 09-15-2005, 07:36 AM #28 (**permalink**)

Is it expensive?

I have a foundation brush already. I'll have to take pictures of my brushes. Actually, what I need is a good blusher brush.

user4 · 09-15-2005, 10:07 AM #29 (**permalink**)

the 187 is a little expensive, but its sooo good!!!
224 is a great blending brush
217 is like my fave brush of all time (also a blending brush)
226 for fluidlines
219 is good for smudging (but its not an essential i think)

those are the only ones i have

i need more!!!

caffn8me · 09-15-2005, 03:33 PM #30 (**permalink**)

The set of eight brushes recommended on the M·A·C Professional Makeup Artisty course as being enough for almost any professional to get started with are;

#129 Powder/blush
#192 Foundation brush
#217 Blending brush
#219 Pencil brush
#222 Tapered blending
#249 Large shader
#266 Small angle
#316 Lip brush (covered)

glittergoddess27 · 09-15-2005, 04:51 PM #31 (**permalink**)

I find the 242 seems to be my universal. It is a stiffer brush,.. good for emollient products and packing on shadow. It also blends well. IF I had to give away all my burshes but 1 that would be the one I could not get rid of.

Dreamergirl3 · 09-17-2005, 04:30 AM #32 (**permalink**)

http://www.a-squirrel.com/face-makeup-brush-sets.html
They have really good makeup brushes for really cheap, or what I consider cheap! Personally I'm waiting til I have the money I need for my Pure Squirrel brush set, but they make a really good 9pc 100% goat/capra collection for only 40 USD...which makes it 4-5$ for each brush! Thats a deal to me...shippings 10 bucks so I guess it would be 50 dollars at about 5.50 each or so...still a deal and a half to me! let me know what you think..HTH!

loewenki · 09-20-2005, 04:05 PM #33 (**permalink**)

Ok, so I'm new here - haven't posted much but have already read and learned a ton. Anywho, I'm looking for some good brushes for a reasonable price and I know that MAC are wonderful because I do own a couple as well as a few Chanel brushes (too expensive but have lasted a while). Does anyone have any recommendations? I was curious if anyone had used the Amazing Cosmetics brushes - I saw them on ULTA and was curious about the quality of these - they looked good but it's hard to say online. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

professionaltart · 09-20-2005, 04:09 PM #34 (**permalink**)

I have a few DS brushes that really do the trick. I like the Sonia Kashuk (sp?) brushes from target. Her blush brush and powder brush are nice

lovemichelle · 09-20-2005, 04:24 PM #35 (**permalink**)

I like the Bare Escenutals brushes.

Dreamergirl3 · 09-20-2005, 04:47 PM #36 (**permalink**)

I love A'Squirrel brushes. They're reasonably priced in my opinion. They have many different brush sets, the cheapest being they're Goat/capra brush set of 9. You get 4 goat hair brushes and 5 other brushes for only 48.90 (that includes shipping). I think its a pretty good deal becaue thats only about 6 dollars per brush, considering that most cosmetic companies sell individual goat hair brushes for a lot and most of the time they're goat hair blends. Heres the link, as for me I'm saving for my pure squirrel brush set! HTH!
http://www.a-squirrel.com/face-makeup-brush-sets.html

Krista · 09-20-2005, 10:30 PM #37 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3

I love A'Squirrel brushes. They're reasonably priced in my opinion. They have many different brush sets, the cheapest being they're Goat/capra brush set of 9. You get 4 goat hair brushes and 5 other brushes for only 48.90 (that includes shipping). I think its a pretty good deal becaue thats only about 6 dollars per brush, considering that most cosmetic companies sell individual goat hair brushes for a lot and most of the time they're goat hair blends. Heres the link, as for me I'm saving for my pure squirrel brush set! HTH!
http://www.a-squirrel.com/face-makeup-brush-sets.html

Wow, I'm going to look into that set. They're pretty nice, are they? Is the picture on the site a picture of the actual set?

Krista · 09-20-2005, 11:19 PM #38 (**permalink**)

I'm going to need a lot more money!!!

What exactly do I use the #187 for??? Everyone seems to love it, but I really don't know what to do with it. I don't wear powder (yet - I need to go see an MA about that!) so I'm not sure....

thanks for all the suggestions!

Dreamergirl3 · 09-21-2005, 02:37 AM #39 (**permalink**)

I believe the picture is of the actual set, unless otherwise stated. I think they're really nice. I only had one goat hair brush from there and that was because my aunt had the set and she gave one to me (which I lost while vacationing in L.A.). There's lots of reviews about the brushes, just search the site. Though I gotta admit, the site is kinda hard/confusing to navigate, but once you get the hang of it its pretty neat. Good luck!

jess98765 · 09-21-2005, 03:41 AM #40 (**permalink**)

Hey ya girl! i have a fantastic website for you to check out in regards to MAC brushes- http://www.makeupaddict.org/brushes.html. Hope this helps you a ton

Beauty Marked! · 09-21-2005, 04:47 AM #41 (**permalink**)

A'S website is a real train smash. SiGh. I have many many of their brushes and they are fantastic. Their 100% pure squirrel ones are to die for. So cheap too. I use them as a professional MA as well as personally, and they have withstood frequent washing and are just as fabulous as the first day I got them. Just to let you know, to avoid dissapointment, their sable one's are nothing special. They aren't bad, by any means, but just ordinary. I don't mind that at all since, I buy the 9 piece 100% pure squirrel for the squirrrel ones only. I look at the rest of them as just extras thrown in. I can't rave on enough about them. The set 4 with free kabuki is great value too and very useful. I have the squirrel kabukis and they rock as well. Sorry to get so excited about A'Squirrel, but they are awesome.

Krista · 09-21-2005, 08:33 AM #42 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauty Marked!

A'S website is a real train smash. SiGh. I have many many of their brushes and they are fantastic. Their 100% pure squirrel ones are to die for. So cheap too. I use them as a professional MA as well as personally, and they have withstood frequent washing and are just as fabulous as the first day I got them. Just to let you know, to avoid dissapointment, their sable one's are nothing special. They aren't bad, by any means, but just ordinary. I don't mind that at all since, I buy the 9 piece 100% pure squirrel for the squirrrel ones only. I look at the rest of them as just extras thrown in. I can't rave on enough about them. The set 4 with free kabuki is great value too and very useful. I have the squirrel kabukis and they rock as well. Sorry to get so excited about A'Squirrel, but they are awesome.

Would you recommend the sable ones for someone like me, who is brand new to makeup and who doesn't have a lot of money?

loewenki · 09-21-2005, 10:38 AM #43 (**permalink**)

thank you all for the great info - i'm going to look into all of your suggestions!

Ms. Z · 09-21-2005, 11:08 AM #44 (**permalink**)

The brushes by Sonia Kushak (might be spelled wrong) from Target got good reviews in a few fashion mags. You might also want to wait and get the MAC limited edition brush sets due out soon (they are beautiful!).

Dreamergirl3 · 09-21-2005, 07:53 PM #45 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauty Marked!

A'S website is a real train smash. SiGh. I have many many of their brushes and they are fantastic. Their 100% pure squirrel ones are to die for. So cheap too. I use them as a professional MA as well as personally, and they have withstood frequent washing and are just as fabulous as the first day I got them. Just to let you know, to avoid dissapointment, their sable one's are nothing special. They aren't bad, by any means, but just ordinary. I don't mind that at all since, I buy the 9 piece 100% pure squirrel for the squirrrel ones only. I look at the rest of them as just extras thrown in. I can't rave on enough about them. The set 4 with free kabuki is great value too and very useful. I have the squirrel kabukis and they rock as well. Sorry to get so excited about A'Squirrel, but they are awesome.

Yay! Its sweet to see another A'S fan here. Glad to hear that the 100% squirrel ones are great since those are the ones I'm savin for. Glad to hear some imput from someone with an actual set! Thanks a bunch!

Beauty Marked! · 09-21-2005, 10:05 PM #46 (**permalink**)

Sadly, I have several sets!

I have three set 4, 6 goat kabukies, 4 squirrel, 2 set 12, 2 travel sets ( one was a gift for my mom) and have ordered the goat set, but still waitng on it's arrival. They are fantastic for work and home.

The sable pieces aren't sold seperately, they come with the sets.

Their customer service is pretty good too.

Great value for money...Yes, I could go on and on.....

BM!

atlantatiffany · 09-22-2005, 12:24 AM #47 (**permalink**)

i have tried the amazing cosmetic brushes and they are very good. i love the face powder brush. it's made of wool and feels like silk.

canadiangirl_1117 · 10-20-2005, 02:14 PM #48 (**permalink**)

I've got Japonesque brushes similar to MAC's 239, 228 and 224, and I have some badger hair ones similar to the 239, 266, and a great crease brush. And I've got the 242. Is there anything else I need?

mel0622 · 10-20-2005, 02:58 PM #49 (**permalink**)

213! 213! 213! lol i love that brush.

kare31 · 10-20-2005, 03:24 PM #50 (**permalink**)

217! I dont use it for application, but this brush is wonderful for blending

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