Best MAC Blush Brush

alka1

Well-known member

• Feb 18, 2009

• #21

I love using the 168 for sheer blushes - it deposits more color onto the cheek.

The 187 is perfect for pigmented blushes, or all blushes in general.

The 116 is light, small, and fluffy and I like using it for a sheer wash of color. I've yet to try the 129, but i'm hoping to get it soon.

 

wannabelyn

Well-known member

• Apr 4, 2009

• #22

i would say 129 is a great all rounder brush and is the prefect size but unfortunately mine sheds very badly. it's been shedding for the past 4 years (no kidding).

i think 187 is a must have for pigmented blushers and the 168 for less pigmented blushers, another soft one and contours so beautifully.

 

ladyJ

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #23

129 or 188!! I've been eyeing the 116 though.

 

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LMD84

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• Apr 5, 2009

• #24

i love my 129! i use this for blusher most of the time. like others have said i find the 187 too big for cheeks and use that for foundation. i also use the 109 for some blush and also msf's.

 

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moonlit

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #25

I have the 129 , 116 , 187 and 168.. I am liking 129 the best.. I se 168 for highlighting.. 187 for cream blushes and sheer application, 116 for precise blush application but im liking 129 more

 

minni4bebe

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #26

I use the 187 for more pigmented blushes like sweetness & dollymix, for others I use the 181. But I just ordered the 129 so let's see how that goes.

 

chako012

Well-known member

• Mar 26, 2013

• #27

I've actually taken to using a contour brush to apply blush, helps give me more control,

can see me doing it in my blush tutorial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEr-kRTTFRc&feature=share&list=SPF857D61EEDEF4CDB

 

NATlar

Well-known member

• Apr 1, 2013

• #28

I love the 116 as it's a small brush and gives me the control I need to apply my blush.

 

javadoo

Well-known member

• Mar 18, 2015

• #29

I just got the 187 brush and the 116 brush. I am on the fence about the 116 at the moment. Going to play with it a little more before deciding whether or not to return it.
But the 187.....wow. I was skeptical of the $42 price but it's worth every penny. It's amazing and I have no idea how I have lived without this brush for so long. I love all the NARS pigmented blushes-Mounia, Taj Mahal, Exhibit A, etc...and this brush is *perfect* for applying them flawlessly.