Nordstrom anniversary brush set

[nat9891]

Does anyone know what specific brushes will be in the mac anniversary brush set available at Nordstrom? I'm new to mac and I was thinking this might be a good brush start-out kit. Am I better off buying the basic mac brushes separately?

 

[FireLily0]

The 2 sets of brushes are:

239, 219, 266, 316, and 129
190, 212, 252, 194, and 168

Although these are shorter handle brushes, the one set that I prepurchased was $47 (the first set) when I normally would have spent at least $117.50 on these 5 brushes. The 2nd set would be around $131.5 if you paid for them separately. Based on price alone, it would be better to spend $100 on 10 brushes than the $250.

 

[OnaFyre]

You know, honestly I think its better to buy the actual brushes. I bought both brush sets last year because I travel for work and I thought those would be easier to transport. But I found that (some of) the smaller brushes were of a lesser quality. The 239 and the 266 in particular didn't work as well as the standard size brushes. And some of my very favorite brushes weren't in the set so I would end up shleping them along with me anyway. I ended up buying a brush clutch and that's a better way for me to carry all of my brushes and some other items. The packaging for last years sets was cute but didn't have a lot of room to put actual makeup in. I think some people prefer the short handles though. And lets not forget the price difference. I guess it depends on what you're looking for what what your prefrences are.

 

[nat9891]

Thanks for the info! I definitely have to take price into consideration so I think I'm leaning towards buying the sets b/c it saves so much $$ like you said.

 

[MissMisah]

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Originally Posted by OnaFyre You know, honestly I think its better to buy the actual brushes. I bought both brush sets last year because I travel for work and I thought those would be easier to transport. But I found that (some of) the smaller brushes were of a lesser quality. The 239 and the 266 in particular didn't work as well as the standard size brushes. And some of my very favorite brushes weren't in the set so I would end up shleping them along with me anyway. I ended up buying a brush clutch and that's a better way for me to carry all of my brushes and some other items. The packaging for last years sets was cute but didn't have a lot of room to put actual makeup in. I think some people prefer the short handles though. And lets not forget the price difference. I guess it depends on what you're looking for what what your prefrences are.

omg! i know what you mean. i figured id buy the travel sized ones...but the quality is definitely not up to par in my opinion. i end up bringing my reg. sized brushes....soooo hard to work with!!! so i just decided to give mine away...and just slowly build up my collection. theres no use saving money if it doesnt even do what you want it to!

 

[bebs]

I too have bought a few sets the ones I have used have been good but in the end just not worth it.. they werent made as well didnt have the same quality as the full size that and well I didnt like the short handle.

 

[Renee]

I think the brushes in brush sets are factory assembled and the single brushes are made individually, so that may be why the quality isn't as good as a regular sized brush.

 

[Throwaway Style]

i talked to a trainer and she said that the brush sets aren't as high quality and it's better to buy the brushes seperatly.

 

[bellaetoile]

slowly build your collection of full size brushes. the brush sets are not worth it. its taken me almost 4 years to build my brush collection to where it is right now, but when i bought a brush set last year, i sold it almost immediately because i was disappointed in the quality, and the short brush handles annoyed me. plus, the full size brushes will last a LOOONG time, if proper care is taken..

 

[Kristen]

ITO with what everyone's said. Recently I've found myself replacing all of my SE brushes with their full size counterparts. Plus there were a few brushes in the kit I hardly needed. It's best to go to into mac, talk to an MA and try out a few brushes. Find a few you love and that'd be a great starting point. Might I suggest the 272, 266 and 222/224

 

[Pushpa]

onafrye i totally agree i have only bought 1 of the sets for myslef and got one as a gift but they are not up topar with the full size brushes

 

[aziajs]

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! You just saved me $40. I was set on getting these but I will just buy the full size versions.

 

[morgasm]

I'll still buy another one this year because I do like them, but compared to the full size brushes they really aren't that great.

the shadow brushes bristles (?) are coarse and irritate my eyelids.

 

[nat9891]

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Originally Posted by aziajs THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! You just saved me $40. I was set on getting these but I will just buy the full size versions.

I think I'm going to buy the full-size versions too. I would rather spend more $$ on something that's really good quality.