Brush to Apply Paint Pots

[myystiqueen]

hey there..

i'm looking for a brush to apply paint pots... i heard people use different brushes for this purpose...

#217 - #242 - #252 - and even the new concealer brush #195..

which one is the best??

thanks

 

[M.A.C. head.]

Definitely the 242. I just used mine today to apply a potted base.

 

[coquetayloca]

I used the 242 today and it did the job, but I usually just use one of my old, non-MAC concealer brushes.

A MUA told me not to use the 217 bc it is goat hair and you should use a synthetic brush with paint pots, but I have seen people on youtube use it, so I'm not sure how much I should go by that. I've used the 217 before, but I like concealer brushes more.

 

[dominichulinda]

I use: 249 and 242

 

[christineeee_]

i use the 242

 

[shadowaddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by christineeee_ i use the 242

Me too and it works great.

 

[Smokin' Jo]

I use the 242 or anything similar in other brands.

 

[myystiqueen]

looks like #242 is the bomb here...

thanks for all the suggestions guys...

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

I used to use the 242... It works fine and it does the job...

But i really really love the 217 with paint pots, its very soft and blending is a dream. It doesnt ruin the brush or anything, if the paint pot dries the bristles do get stiff but as soon as you clean it off, it should be nice and fluffy again. I just prefer the 217 over the 242.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

242 and the 252 work best or really any synthetic brush that can pack on the color SMOOTHLY & EVENLY.

 

[kariii]

242 is the best for lid 252 to apply evenly all over

 

[myystiqueen]

thanks again guys...

i think i might go with #242 for this...
i already have #217... maybe another one won't hurt either... ^^

 

[nunu]

i like to use the 242 and the 249

 

[Sanayhs]

The 217 is brilliant at making sure the colour applies smoothly and evenly, and you can easily blend out the edges. It does amazing things with the harder to apply frosty ones (Delft being one example).

 

[ladyJ]

I use the 242 also!

 

[Susanne]

I use the 242 or the 231

 

[lukinamama]

I use 249 and I like it but I will try 217 next time

 

[mizuki~]

242 & 217. I use the 217 for a really sheer layer like when I'm using it as a base.

 

[leenybeeny]

242 here as well! I use it for all cream based eye products..

 

[L1LMAMAJ]

i use the 242 and 217. i like the 242 for placing the paint pot on but i like the 217 for feathering it out and blending out harsh lines. but sometimes i use my fingers. it's faster.