Makeup Brushes vs Artists Brushes

[holliedavis]

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Originally Posted by 'Nessa

I saw them at Micheals when I was there just last weekend.

I'll have to try a larger Michael's... the one near my home has an ill-stocked (and very messy) brush selection. And they didn't carry the Winsor Newton 240 series. I did pick up several brushes by American Painter (a subsidiary of Loew-Cornell). The 4000 Round in #1 is a fantastic liner, and the #6 is unbeatable for getting into the crease with e/s. The 4450 Chisel Blender in #6 is perfect for defining that outer V or putting concentrated color. Try them... all three cost me about $10 total!

[mac_addict06]

i don't like the art store brushes as much because of the handles. they're too long. won't fit in any of my makeup bags

[martygreene]

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Originally Posted by mac_addict06

i don't like the art store brushes as much because of the handles. they're too long. won't fit in any of my makeup bags

I tend to just cut the handles if they are too long. It's pretty easy to do.

[janelle811]

I really want to stop at a craft store now... I thought about buying artist brushes, but I never have yet (for m/u).

I read through this thread, but I just wanted to know what brand everyone thinks is good? esp. for a e/s blending brush

[SonicYouth]

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Originally Posted by martygreene

I tend to just cut the handles if they are too long. It's pretty easy to do.

Yeah! I do the same for my synthetic nylon brushes. They are so cheap. It's the best thing to do!

[Raerae]

heh cutting the handle would bother me LOL... Thats my OCD peeking through again LOL!

[queenofdisaster]

i found these tiny brushes in my grandma's craft box that i use for fluidlines.. they're super high quality and work awesome.

[awhookie7]

Does anybody know if there is a artist brush similar to MAC 224 crease brush? Please post if so. Thanks

[Katja]

I'm going to Michael's tonight to pick up a brush for actual painting, so I'm excited to experiment with the others to look for some for makeup application.

I currently own ZERO MAC brushes because I'm just getting started. I've always used my fingers or those cheap sponge applicators. I'm old school I guess.

[shinypixiedust]

Is there anything that remotely resembles the mac 'square shader'? (not sure what number) I love the look of it but I can't bear to spend any more on brushes!!

[Cinammonkisses]

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Originally Posted by Sushi_Flower

Can someone list all the Mac brushes which can be replaced with an art store one most easily? I.e. all the ones i shouldnt' buy from Mac and save my money!!

Sorry to bump this, but I was hoping that someone would pretty pretty pretty please list the MAC brushes that can/should be replaced with artist brushes?

[Peach_patch]

I can't help, but this has inspired me to go an look at my art store for brushes for my Fluidlines

[krackatoa]

i just recently bought an artist brush from my local craft store. i use it to apply foundation and it works pretty good! the handle is short and it cost only 2 bucks!

[silverblackened]

I think we've started something, ladies. During my monthly visit to my local arts store yesterday, I noticed something that looked suspiciously like a brush roll sized for makeup brushes and picked it up...

Not only was it a "cosmetics brush roll", it came with a complete essential set of brushes inside, from lipbrush to three different sizes of eyeshadow brushes and even the fan brush and eyebrow brush/comb. All for the equivalent of USD10.

[darkh3av3n]

OMG!!!! What store did you find this at?!? I have to get one!

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Originally Posted by silverblackened

I think we've started something, ladies. During my monthly visit to my local arts store yesterday, I noticed something that looked suspiciously like a brush roll sized for makeup brushes and picked it up...

Not only was it a "cosmetics brush roll", it came with a complete essential set of brushes inside, from lipbrush to three different sizes of eyeshadow brushes and even the fan brush and eyebrow brush/comb. All for the equivalent of USD10.

[MACisME]

oh gawd work is so boring.. haha anyways i think im gonna stop into michaels today to pick up a few brushes agian.. they're pretty good and cheap so i dont mind having to replace them when or if it comes the time

[Beauty Mark]

They're also nice, if something happens to them like you lose them or the dog gets at your brushes, you didn't lose something that expensive

[CaraAmericana]

I use:
Loew Cornell 5812 Taklon as my concealer brush
Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 270 1/4 brush as a replacement for MAC 231
Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 270 3/8 brush as a replacement for MAC 239


but I still luv all my above MAC brushes and the others I have.

[verdge]

I first started using paint brushes... those 1.99 that you can buy from Michael's...

[Hustle~Marsalis]

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Originally Posted by darkh3av3n

OMG!!!! What store did you find this at?!? I have to get one!

Co-singing on this. (Please tell us! )

[silverblackened]

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Originally Posted by Hustle~Marsalis

Co-singing on this. (Please tell us! )

LOL I forgot about this thread. As I told the lady who PM'd me about this - was it darkh3av3n? - I'm in Singapore, and I doubt you have an Art Friend store where you are. IIRC, they're a local company. If you have any wholesale arts and crafts stores nearby, though, you might be able to find something similar, because the "cosmetics" brushes that I found were really mostly just artist's brushes packaged differently (and together), with the addition of a plastic brow comb/brush, mascara wand, sponge-tip applicator, and two fluffier-than-usual-for-artist's brushes for foundation and blush.

I'll take pictures of the set I bought, if anyone's interested.

[xIxSkyDancerxIx]

A little off-topic but if you go to Costco right now (for those in Cali.. I don't know if there are Costco's elsewhere haha)..

I picked up a 14-piece makeup brush set for $21-something + tax (so around $24)!!! I haven't used it yet but they all feel awesome!!!

I can post a list of the brushes if you girls want.. but I suggest you head down there and pick up a pack!! They sell our pretty fast I heard and I've heard that the quality is fairly good as well.

[noahlowryfan]

you have to be a Costco member before you can buy stuff from there.

[s0o_r0qish]

i am takin notes ladies

[ninahxd]

Ya its true, you can buy just typical artist brushes instead spending million dollars on name brands one. BUT!!! what i found out is that the artist brush, especially the big fluffy ones, there is a comparision with name brands and artist because i noticed that the artist brushes , the hair comes off very fast whether you're applying make up , letting them sit there or washing them . =( but i recommend buying the eyeliner brushes and sometimes eyeshadow brushes from artists =) haha, i tend to buy any brush that i find pretty or the hair is really softtttt!!!