Thursday, August 26, 2010

Favorite Brushes

Hello ladies. This is a post on my favorite makeup brushes. In no particular order here's the first one...
* Sigma F50 Duo Fiber

Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments.
Since I apply my foundation with my fingers, I use this brush right after to blend the foundation well.
* MAC 188 Small Duo Fiber

A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any formula colour – fluid, cream, powder or pigment. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures.
I like to use this brush right after my foundation as well as the Sigma F50. This brush is great for blending foundation under the eyes and around the nose area.
* Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour

The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades.
I use this brush for when I apply blush on my cheekbones.
* MAC 109 Small Contour

Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products.
I use this brush when I apply blush focusing on the apples of my cheeks.
* MAC 204 Lash Brush

For application of mascara products and separating of lashes.
I love this brush to sweep trough my brows after foundation and powder, and then once again after penciling my brows.
* MAC 252 Large Shader Brush

Soft but firm bristles for shading with eye shadow or emollient-based products.
I use this brush all the time for applying shadow all over the lid and sometimes to highlight under my brows.
* MAC 217 Blending Brush

For shading or blending of colour or creamy products.
I absolutely love, love, love this brush. I use this brush ALL the time when doing eyeshadow makeup. I I use it to apply shadow a bit above the eye crease and on the eye crease. I also use it for blending shadows together. I absolutely LOVE IT!
* MAC 219 Pencil Brush

For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line.
I use this brush to intensify a shadow look by applying a darker shadow on the outer V of the eyes. I also use this brush to create a smokey eye lid and a smokey bottom lash line.
And last but not least...
* MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush

For controlled eye shadow application.
This brush is good for blending colors together. I use this brush to blend my lid color to my crease color and my crease color to my highlight color. Sometimes I use it to highlight under my brows and on the inner corners of my eyes.
Hope you guys enjoyed!

11 comments:

  1. Those are some of my favorite brushes too!!! Great post :)

    XOXO

    Michelle
    hardcoremakeupjunkie.com

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  2. Can't live without my MAC 219 brush!

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  3. some of these are my faves also
    217 <3
    182 kabuki brush <3

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  4. Great post!! So many of these are my favs too!

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  5. Since I got my Sigma's 219.. It is a must in my make up routine! I really like Sigma Brushes

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  6. yum indeed lovely :)
    i love the duo fibre brush from sigma too! it's amazing.

    xoxo

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  7. I love those Sigma brushes. I don't own any of the MAC ones though.

    Nice blog btw. :)

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  8. Wow ! makes me wanna go out and get new brushes!! Love love the first one..
    anyway I came across your blog~ just wanted to introduce myself..My names Andrea..Just started blogging! Would <3 if u could follow me back..Dont have much on my page yet just starting out~ so open 2 any feedback/suggestions
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    Andrea
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  9. Hey doll! Love your pics they look great!!! Your blog is kick butt. consider me a follower! I cant wait to see what you post next.

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  10. You seriously posted all the brushes I used on a daily basis!! Cool!!

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