What brush with Paint Pots?

[darklocke]

I'm sure some of you are like me, reluctant to use your fingers in your Paint Pots? I tend to have medium to long nails, and I absolutely hate getting product under my nails - and I altogether prefer to use a brush in my cosmetics. I hope I'm not alone on this, because I'd like to know what kind of brush or brushes you would recommend for using with a Paint Pot.

 

[MUALindsay]

My fav Paint Pot Brush is MAC's 242. I also have a Synthetic brush from Sephora that work well, too. Oh and some people like to use MAC's 217.

 

[Susanne]

I love the 231 for applying Paint Pots or the 217

 

[CamieNguyen]

I only use 217 for the pp and it works wonderfully for me

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

217 is the best imo

bristles are soft
blends well
evenly distributes product

242/252 are good too but i dislike stiff bristles when im trying to blend

 

[darklocke]

Thank you all very much, 217 and a 242/252 as backup it is!

 

[lyttleravyn]

I also use my 217 frequently. However I also have a large concealer brush from Bare Escentuals that I use too.

 

[tamarav]

Typically 242 but sometimes when I need more control the 217

 

[User38]

I use the BE concealer brush, or any large ovaled taklon brush -- after that I use the 217 to blend

 

[Chrystia]

My personal favourites are :

190 - it might surprise you, but this works great so you don't put too much product on.
195 - the new one is also really nice, this is the closest to a finger effect in my opinion.

 

[dominichulinda]

I use both #242 and #217

 

[lukinamama]

I always use 249 with paint pots

 

[darklocke]

You just gave me a perfect excuse to go on a small brush hunt!

I really appreciate the response from you all. And I'm so glad to see that I'm not the only one who wants to use a brush for the Paint Pots.

 

[ladyJ]

I use the 242. It works perfect for my small eyes.

 

[caramel_geek]

Another vote for #242

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I just use a firm concealer brush or the Eco Tools Eye Shader brush. I like using synthetic brushes for Paint Pots.

 

[snowflakelashes]

217 for me (I use my fingers mostly) I have MAD love for the 217 and creme products... the paintpots, the metal x shadows... teh 217 is my go-to for those :-D

 

[gildedangel]

I actually like using concealer brushes, like the MAC 195. It is the perfect size and it is synthetic, which I like to use for cream products.

 

[darklocke]

Thank you so much for all your answers! I'll try these brushes, and see what I will end up with as my favorite one.

Your help is much appreciated!

 

[n_c]

The 239 works best for me.