#242 Shader Brush

MAC Cosmetics

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4.5

153 reviews
87%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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    5.0
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    malston81

    15 years ago

    I got the 252 brush first & use that for awhile then I finally decided to get this one. I must say I haven't had this brush very long but it works really well much better than the 252!! At first I...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    audmac

    15 years ago

    Wow!!! 242 where have you been all my life! What a perfect e/s brush! I was using the 252 and other similar brushes to apply darker colors to lid- ok with powder shadows but a mess with loose...

    About reviewer (456 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    arikabh

    15 years ago

    I prefer the smaller eye brushes like the 242. It is very versatile. I really like this brush for highlighting the inner corners of my lids. Since it's a flat synthetic brush it is great for cream...

    About reviewer (484 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bloodyroses

    15 years ago

    After a year of using the 239 for my eyeshadow and realizing that it never really packed on colour that was true to the pan, I decided to risk it and buy this one. The 242 is much less...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    michellecruz1

    15 years ago

    I do not like this brush. It is a very flat brush and doesn't have that many bristles. This is not a brush that you need to have, i barely ever use it. Idk i don't recommend it

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Cool

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Sayoko

    15 years ago

    Love this brush for packing on color. It's great for grabbing pigments and really getting great colour payoff., that suprised me since my original intent was to use the brush for applying my bases...

    About reviewer (174 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Dark, Neutral

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ChristmasMom

    15 years ago

    Love this brush. It is my workhorse. I use it to pack on color and shade. I have more than one and they have been in service for years. I keep them in top shape by sanitizing with a brush...

    About reviewer (151 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Ssephora

    15 years ago

    I love this brush. I bought it for just shading, but now that i've tried it out it's also great for packing on color. I used a pink/mauve color as my main color today and usually I have to put on...

    About reviewer (123 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    bvan117

    15 years ago

    This brush is great. I use this brush for my pigments. It grabs the right amount of product that I need and applies it so evenly. I can use the tip to apply the pigment on my lower lash line. I...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jaysta1985

    15 years ago

    Yes I know this is an eye shadow brush, but I recently purchased this for applying concealers. Actually I wanted to buy the 194 but the MUA picked this one for me instead. At first I was sceptical...

    About reviewer (127 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MissLindseyTay

    15 years ago

    Love this brush for packing on color. It's great for grabbing pigments and really getting a beautiful quality color out of them. I also use it to apply my paint pot in Bare Study when I use it as...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    a2makeup

    15 years ago

    Great brush, but wayyyyy too expensive. Will not get any MAC brushes for that reason.

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    channingtatum

    15 years ago

    I wanted a synthetic brush to apply my paint pots and any other creamy bases and the 252 is way too big for me so I purchased this one. It's a good brush but it does get scratchy and pokey. ...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kansybelle

    15 years ago

    It's very expensive, but so far no bristles have come out, which I'm pleased with. I like it for concealer and eyeshadow, but I don't have much to compare it with.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Crista

    15 years ago

    Eh, not my favorite eyeshadow brush, but I like it okay for concealer. No real need for it with my eyeshadow application. There are so many better choices IMO.

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    zebraxing

    15 years ago

    This brush is dense, stiff and prickly. I could never figure out what to use it for, since I prefer my equally dense but softer 239 for packing on shadow and pigments. I have tried it for...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ifbbprobp

    16 years ago

    I absolutely love this brush. It seems to be very versatile, but I especially love it for packing on color on the lid. There seems to be little or no fallout no matter the texture of the...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Spacebarscandybars

    16 years ago

    This brush is great for packing on color aswell as applying pigments. I also think it works well for putting color on your lower lids. I love it.

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    lareinaxx

    16 years ago

    i absolutely adore this brush. i have a really hard time finding e/s brushes that work with my lids, and the 239 and this one are my favorites. the 242 is nice and firm, and the shape of this is...

    About reviewer (176 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    jaden08

    16 years ago

    I use this to apply concealer underneath my brow, i rather use my finger to dot concealer underneath my eyes, but it is good and hopefully with mua i will discover other uses for this brush.

    About reviewer (208 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

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