i use my 182 with BE & i've never had any problems with it? have you washed it yet? if not, then that might be the problem. don't give up hope on the 182! it's one of the best MAC brushes ever made.
yes definitely wash it. new brushes contain some sort of "glue" to help them keep their shape in the packaging. that's probably why it's not "working" properly.
I love my 182 so much, I just spent $15 on a cheaper Quo kabuki to get the case it came with for my 182
My only complaint about the 182 is that it should have come with a case. It works beautifully for my mineral makeup. Give it a good bath and then try it.
Originally Posted by ..kels* hahaha! i was about to head out to shoppers to get the quo kabuki (for the case of course). is it worth the $15??
Actually the brush is really nice. I haven't been able to jam my 182 into the case, but it hasn't been washed recently and is extra fluffy. It de-puffs a bit when I wash it so I'll try it then. Even if it doesn't fit, the Quo kabuki works pretty well
I tried this week again and it just didn't work like the BE Kabuki brush. Does MAC return without a receipt? I also washed it with Vincent Make up brush cleaner too.