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Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

post #1 of 61
6/16/09 at 4:33pm
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Which ones do you own multiples of and why?

I always read about people wanting back-ups or two of certain brushes and I was just curious why.

Of course I understand for the make-up artists. But what about the regular girls like me who just like makeup?

I have a 219 that I'm using more and I was just thinking that it would be nice if I had (2) because I really dirty it up when using it with black shadow. But is it really necessary? I could just wash it more I guess-- but I'm lazy

Anyway--with the sale going on now's a perfect time for me to buy more if I need it......but do I?? LOL........


I'm just wondering about examples that might call for (2)

thanks!!
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post #2 of 61
6/16/09 at 4:42pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

I have:

3- 187's because it is the best brush ever. One for powder, one for blush & one to carry with me.

2- 217's, one for crease colors & one for highlights. Love this brush for my highlight.

2- 242's one for paint and one for shadow.


Those are the three I use every time I wear makeup and love all three.


ETA: 2- 239's for the same reasons Susanne said below.
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post #3 of 61
6/16/09 at 4:45pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

2 x 239 Best brush to apply e/s on the lid, use it with every look and don't want to clean it every time.

2 x 224 Best blending brush.

187 and a dupe - one for foundation and one for blush / MSF.

I also love to use my SE brushes with the regular ones.
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post #4 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:08pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

2 x 187 - One for home and one for my work bag

2 x 239 - for different significantly different colours

2 x 219 - it's worked out well as my 219s are completely different shapes. One has a rounder tip, perfect for wider, smudgy creases, while the other has a more precise 'pencil thin' tip, great for finer work.

2 x 129 - I used to use this brush a lot for powder products.
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post #5 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:12pm
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Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

Ok so its not unreasonable for me to buy (2) if I hate washing brushes all the time

I want another 219 and just put one in my cart when I realized that the nordstrom collection coming out will have one in their SE sized brush set. The SE's dont bother me like they do others so I think I'll wait for that

But then there's the 239 brush? Hmm. Should I get another while its on sale? That one gets incredibly dirty after only one use. I hate that. Hmmmm
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post #6 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:14pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

honestly, as much as i looove my 219, instead of getting a second, i'd get the Essence of Beauty crease duo brushes from CVS. that way you have 3 and one is slighter larger than the 1 its paired with, and the 219.


but i do see the need for 2 or more 239's, 217's, 242's, etc.
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post #7 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:25pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

219-2
187-4
109-2
217-4
226-2
219-2
224-3
138-2
214-2
239-3
208-2
266-2
222-2
168-2
190-2
174-2

Reason.......I'm a Brush Whore
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post #8 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:26pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

TISH PLEASE SHOW US YOUR COLLECTION!!! i am DYING to see it, see?? i only got 6 weeks to live!!!
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post #9 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:30pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

^ I will try to take new pics this weekend i promise
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post #10 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:33pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

2 187 (one is SE) because they are so versatile. Great for foundation, msf, blushes, cream blushes
2 217 (one SE) it is the go to for eyes. Fantastic for the crease, great to dust on highlights, amazing to blend and defuse.
2 209 (one SE) I'm lazy and dont clean it as much as i should. My SE 209 has taken a beating.


Also, i travel a lot, so its nice to have a back up to cart around.
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post #11 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:36pm
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Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by MissResha View Post
honestly, as much as i looove my 219, instead of getting a second, i'd get the Essence of Beauty crease duo brushes from CVS. that way you have 3 and one is slighter larger than the 1 its paired with, and the 219.


but i do see the need for 2 or more 239's, 217's, 242's, etc.
Oh thats good to know. I have a CVS down the road. i need to take a peek. Are they pretty good quality brushes?
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post #12 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:37pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

Why I need 2 of each:

217 - I use one for eyeshadow and one for concealer.

187 - 1 for powders, 1 for bronzers/blush.

109 - 1 for liquid products (i.e. foundation), 1 for highlighting.
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post #13 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:41pm
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Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

GAH now I'm confused. i was trying to place a small brush order before stuff starts selling out but I need to think this through and maybe make my purchase tomorrow

I'm thinking of these

222
219
239

I don't need doubles of the 217, 224, 242, 187 or 168 because i have them in SE sizes too. So those are like backup for me. Easy to carry
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post #14 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:41pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by cocodivatime View Post
Oh thats good to know. I have a CVS down the road. i need to take a peek. Are they pretty good quality brushes?


i LOVE them. the duo crease brushes are the only EOB ones i own, but they're super soft and work lovely. definitely worth the 5.99 lol.
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post #15 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:41pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 View Post
219-2
187-4
109-2
217-4
226-2
219-2
224-3
138-2
214-2
239-3
208-2
266-2
222-2
168-2
190-2
174-2

Reason.......I'm a Brush Whore
Wow, TISH! Can I just like roll around in your sea of brushes? Ahh, so soft... j/k!

I only have 2 x 219 and just bought a backup of the 217. I switch them up every now and then. Cause I'm lazy like that.
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post #16 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:42pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 View Post
^ I will try to take new pics this weekend i promise


oh heavenly father, praise the lord!! i know ur collection is going to look exactly like any given freestanding mac store LOL
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post #17 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:43pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by MissResha View Post
TISH PLEASE SHOW US YOUR COLLECTION!!! i am DYING to see it, see?? i only got 6 weeks to live!!!
LOL! You're so funny.
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post #18 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:45pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

Also, if you don't want to spend the money to get dupe MAC brushes, check out the EcoTools brushes. For the price they are awesome! MAC brushes are a huge investment and I have a tendency to misplace things so they work out well.
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post #19 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:46pm
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Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by MissResha View Post
i LOVE them. the duo crease brushes are the only EOB ones i own, but they're super soft and work lovely. definitely worth the 5.99 lol.
$5.99 nice. And one of them has the same effect as the 219? How many come in this set. 2?
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post #20 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:48pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

yes its 2 in a pack. they're both like the 219. one is slightly fatter than the 219 and the other is slightly smaller than the 219 or maybe its the same size. either way, its a great deal and they're worth buying.
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post #21 of 61
6/16/09 at 5:50pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by Dr_Girlfriend View Post
LOL! You're so funny.
She is missing vital parts up there for real....She knows I have never been a Haul, Traincase poster...I barely do fotd's
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post #22 of 61
6/16/09 at 6:04pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

LMAO i know!!!! but i just know once i see your collection i can die a happy woman. i live vicariously thru you!
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post #23 of 61
6/16/09 at 6:43pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

i have two 217's, two 224's. i think it's good to invest in two of the same brush because 1) i hate washing my brushes 2) it just makes my life easier having two.
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post #24 of 61
6/16/09 at 6:56pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 View Post
219-2
187-4
109-2
217-4
226-2
219-2
224-3
138-2
214-2
239-3
208-2
266-2
222-2
168-2
190-2
174-2

Reason.......I'm a Brush Whore
Gooood Gravy! I had to read your list twice. Brush me "jealous", I mean green! Awesome Tish.
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post #25 of 61
6/16/09 at 7:08pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 View Post
219-2
187-4
109-2
217-4
226-2
219-2
224-3
138-2
214-2
239-3
208-2
266-2
222-2
168-2
190-2
174-2

Reason.......I'm a Brush Whore
Totally awesome! Your the Brush Queen
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post #26 of 61
6/16/09 at 7:22pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

WOW...I am in awe of TISH's collection!

I only have dupes of the 217 & 187 so I don't have to wash them all the time!
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post #27 of 61
6/16/09 at 7:25pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

#109 (2)
#168 (2)
#187 (4) + one 187 se
#182 (2)
#217 (3)
#226 (2)
#239 (2)

I think that's it. I have dupes because if one is dirty I'll use another...
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post #28 of 61
6/16/09 at 10:37pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

I get up at 4:30 in the morning and just cannot deal with dirty brushes that early, I'm doing good to get my coffee. Its easier for me to have several of as many brushes as I can, plus its nice to use one for lighter colors and another for darker.

(2) 242
(2) 165
(2) 226
(2) 190
(3) 129
(3) 194
(2) 275
(2) 168
(2) 181SE
(2) 266
(3) 187
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post #29 of 61
6/16/09 at 10:52pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

I have two of the same brushes when I use one for wet products and one for dry.. so with my 187's I use one for foundation and one for bronzers and msf's.
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post #30 of 61
6/16/09 at 11:09pm

Re: Question for those who own more than 1 of the same brush

I own dupes of e/s brushes only -
2 x 239
2 x 217
2 x 272
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