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5.0
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17 years ago

A good shading brush. Picks up e/s especially well and best of all, it is soft yet firm but not hard. This brush also does a good job of packing on colours for e/s. Colours are more vibrant and...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack



4.0
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17 years ago

This is a great brush. It was the first MAC brush I ever bought and it is good for applying colour in a wash. I use it for very basic stuff really but it's definitely an essential brush, along with...

About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

i have the SE one from holiday 07 heirlooms collection. i'm not sure if its just me, but the bristles feel a little rough on the skin. but overall i still love this brush as an all over eyelid...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

WHY did I wait so long to buy this little treasure?<br> The 239 is the perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect lid brush!<br> The 239 features soft but dense bristles that...

About reviewer (847 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

The 239 is my perfect lid brush. I have plenty of other MAC brushes but the 239 is just THE brush. I always grab for it when I'm doing my main lid color. It's so soft, it picks up so much product,...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is without a doubt my favorite eyeshadow brush ever! I use it for pretty much everything except eyeliner. This always seems to apply the right amount of pigment, shade the lid perfectly,...

About reviewer (883 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a great everyday shadow brush! Its SUPER soft but still firm and dense. It is paddle shaped with tapered edges that allow it to pick up a lot of color. Great for packing on color all...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This brush is a must have for everyone! This is a great brush for packing on eyeshadows to achieve great pigmentation. This brush gives precise application for my very small asian lids. To deepen...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

*Picture Included* This brush is a staple for me. It's a paddle brush with white bristles that are impossibly soft and flexible! Before this, I used Bare Escentuals Wet/ Dry Shadow Brush and I...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

If you only ever buy just one eyeshadow brush, make it this one. This paddle brush is perfectly sized to the eye area, making subtle washes a breeze. It excels at building deep color, too. Also, if...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is one great brush that I would definitely re-purchase. It has fine, firm white bristles that are excellent at picking up eyeshadow, and depositing it on the lids. It is also good at blending...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

LOVE this brush. VERY Ideal for basic application of eyeshadows. Great for applying on lid and brow bone area. Stays pretty firm, doesn't lose shape, basically no problems. DO NOT BUY the...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Great quality! No makeup collection is complete without at least one good MAC brush - and this fits the description!

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Oh. My. Goodness. This is my favorite brush ever. It packs color on fantastically, and blends well too. I use it every single day. It is *love*.

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

This is one brush I don't think I could live without! It works so well with different products and techniques. The brushes are just firm enough and just soft enough for the perfect application. I...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Until a few months ago I thought brushes made no difference in makeup application. I was so wrong, and now I'm hooked on MAC brushes. 239 is my latest acquisition. And I love it-- I think this...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

The 239 brush features white capra (goathair) bristles that are somewhat firm and course, though not scratchy. The tip is densely filled with fairly short bristles that have been tapered w/a...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Sooooo worth the price. I want a second one!

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is my second all time favorite eyeshadow brush ( my first being the classic 213). The bristles on this brush are white and synthetic, but very soft. They are also "layered" at the sides so...

About reviewer (249 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

WOW!! This brush make doing make-up so enjoyable! Not to mention look so much better! It packs on colour beautifully and really makes everything look perfect. I like to use it with the 217 because...

About reviewer (349 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown