Best MAC Blush Brush

aLove4MakeUp

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #1

I need a new blush brush but i honestly don't know which to get. I'm currently using the 168SE but it's not blending my blush well enough for me. It ends up leaving such a harsh line that i have to buff it out with a flat top kabuki brush. I'm looking for something that has soft bristles, blends well, and is a good size (not too small, not too big). From what I saw on the MAC website i was thinking maybe the 116,129, or 187. But since I'm fairly new to MAC i really don't know what's best and I'd really like some of ur opinions. Any suggestions you girls have would be great!

 

gigiopolis

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #2

I love the 187 because it leaves behind blush that looks so natural and is blended very well. However, the colour application tends to be sheer so if you like a more dramatic look, you'd have to layer it on a few more times. But 187 is def. my favourite...very soft, blends extremely well (love it with my Nars blush). Might be a bit big if you have a smaller face though...in that case check out the 188.

 

kariii

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #3

I use 129, but you gotta be careful with 129 because they are one of those rare inconsistent MAC brushes. Try and find a fluffy and soft one as some of them can be harsh.

 

SassyMochaJess

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #4

187 for sure it applies and blends well. Application is sheer, then you apply more if you want i love this brush specifically for blushes. I used the 116 a while back and its ok but i preferred the 187...

 

IDontKnowMomo

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #5

Another vote for the 187. It blends out blush so well, but you can also build up color with it :]
hth

 

Asela88

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #6

I used to use the 129 and Karii I didn't think of it before but I def got a bad brush it's so rough on my skin. I would of tried to get a softer one. But now im using the 187 and love it.

 

kariii

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• Feb 10, 2009

• #7

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Originally Posted by Asela88 I used to use the 129 and Karii I didn't think of it before but I def got a bad brush it's so rough on my skin. I would of tried to get a softer one. But now im using the 187 and love it.

129 is def a hit or miss kind of brush and it's one of the few. The other one is the 219, you can either end up with a pointy one or a dome rounded one but some people do prefer one or the other. I also like buffing in blush/MSFs with 182 as well or 187, just depends on how sheer/bright I want it.

 

geeko

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• Feb 11, 2009

• #8

i find the 187 too big for my face. My HG blush brush is definitely the 116.
Very easy to use...jus tap the brush on the pan and apply on the face...and it's g00d for blending as well too. Good for precise application of blushers on the cheeks

 

cetati

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• Feb 12, 2009

• #9

I use the 116 for light colored blushes, 168 for contour, and 187 for really dramatic blushes like Dollymix.

 

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moonlit

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #10

116 picks alot of powder ,187 picks lesser

depends on how pigmented u want the product to be on your cheeks..

 

BloopBloop

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #11

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigiopolis I love the 187 because it leaves behind blush that looks so natural and is blended very well. However, the colour application tends to be sheer so if you like a more dramatic look, you'd have to layer it on a few more times. But 187 is def. my favourite...very soft, blends extremely well (love it with my Nars blush). Might be a bit big if you have a smaller face though...in that case check out the 188.

Forgot to add that the they are versatile too! sometimes i use the 187 for my foundation if im looking for a quick face.

 

mamapie

Active member

• Feb 17, 2009

• #12

I've only ever used my 187 for my foundation, and I'm not happy with my Paula Dorf blusher brush. If I start using my 187 for blush should I get another one and keep them seperate? I mean I don't want my foundation to end up looking different colours! Or would it not really effect it that much?

 

x.DOLLYMiX.x

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• Feb 17, 2009

• #13

I use the 116 and the 168, I prefer the 168 because the 116 seems to shed alot

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xoleaxo

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• Feb 17, 2009

• #14

i like the 188 because the 187 is too big for my cheeks.. you get more precision on those apples with the smaller 188!

 

Lilli-Marleen

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• Feb 17, 2009

• #15

I love love love the 188 for blush. It blends so perfectly that you don't have to practise how it works - it does everything for you. HG!

 

nunu

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• Feb 17, 2009

• #16

116 or 129 for powder blush
187 for creme.

 

Shadowy Lady

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #17

I use 168 and sometimes 187

 

Claire84

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #18

I like the 187 for a more sheeer application, but the 129 is new my fave. For ages I hated it because the one I had was from one of the holiday sets and it was horrid (really scratchy). However, the regular 129 was used on me at a MAC makeover and I loved it so I grabbed one for myself and it's fantastic!

 

BloopBloop

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #19

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamapie I've only ever used my 187 for my foundation, and I'm not happy with my Paula Dorf blusher brush. If I start using my 187 for blush should I get another one and keep them seperate? I mean I don't want my foundation to end up looking different colours! Or would it not really effect it that much?

i know how you feel. i bought the dupe from coastal scents to use as my blush, and the 187 i currently have will be saved for light foundation application

 

MzzRach

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #20

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Originally Posted by Lilli-Marleen I love love love the 188 for blush. It blends so perfectly that you don't have to practise how it works - it does everything for you. HG!

I love the 188 for both cream and powder blush.