best MAC brush for contouring?

[leaveyourlove]

i'm new to contouring and would like a brush to contour with

 

[brokenxbeauty]

I've only tried the 168 but I like it.

 

[rachybloom]

I love the 109. I just got it and what a difference it makes!!

 

[macosophy]

i love 168, i've used it for blush, liquid foundation, and contouring.

 

[HustleRose]

i have a 168LE and i like it a lot.

 

[erine1881]

the 168, 109, 138 and the new LE 165 all work wonderfully. i like the 168 myself.

 

[ms_angry_nipple]

I agree with the 168. It's nice and dense enough and not too fluffy so that you make a muddy mess on your face. Good control..therefore good to learn and practice.

I have the 138 and although it's pointy..i find it rather difficult to control the application of bronzing powder.

Also you gotta think of multi-purpose. the 168 is awesome for blushers...which is what i do the most. the 138 i just use for regular powder since the corner gets under the eye nicely.

I say go into the store and ask to try the brushes. definitely pricey so you should at least get to test drive it before you buy it

 

[i_love_mac]

I love to contour with the 109 =)

 

[ladyJ]

109 is great!

 

[maketotheup]

168 for sure. It gives a softer line and fits perfectly on your cheeks.

 

[MissResha]

i like the 109

 

[MAC 101]

109 all the way!!!!!

 

[carandru]

I love the 109! But, I have to admit, the new LE 165 is giving it a run for it's money. I like having both b/c the 165 does a great job for contouring cheeks and jawlines, but I like the 109 better for contouring elsewhere or for blending.

I also like the 109 b/c it's extremely versatile and is the best bang for your buck IMO. But, if you can afford to get more than one, I would try them out and see which one you like best.

 

[lukinamama]

169,109,165 and 136

 

[Stephy171]

168!!! i have to try the 109 now!

 

[alka1]

I like the 109 for contouring. But my favorite has to be the 138 - it works perfectly and doesn't require much blending.

 

[cetati]

The 168 is my favorite... the size is perfect for contouring under my cheekbone, and it is so soft and fluffy but at the same time, dense. I LOVE IT. Sometimes when I apply too heavily I use a clean 187 or a powdered 187 to blend it out slightly.

 

[elainous]

109 for sure. tho i got the 165 today so i need to test drive this tomorrow

 

[TheeBettyBoop]

168!!

 

[ladyJ]

109 or 165! I've been using the 165 a lot more lately though.