Any makeup artist will tell you that brushes are one of the most dependable investments you can make as part of your vanity kit. You could have the best bronzer, powder, and foundation in the world, but you won’t be making the most of your products without a great brush. For all you MAC lovers out there, here’s some good news: MAC Cosmetics has some of the best brushes I’ve ever come across… in my life! And there’s definitely a wide range of brushes. In fact, it’s almost confusing. That is exactly why I’m counting down the 7 absolute essential MAC brushes that will give your makeup a major upgrade!
1) MAC Powder Brush
Buff a little powder onto your face using this fluffy brush to set your makeup in for the day or the night!
2) MAC Blush And Bronzer Brush
Use this little baby to sweep some blush onto the apples of your cheeks. It also works just as well for bronzer application, from the crease under your cheeks to the temples of your forehead. Try sticking to mostly powder formulas with this brush.
3) MAC Angled Brow Brush
This brush has a flawless grip when it comes to filling in your brows using brow powder. Remember to use strokes from bottom to top in the direction of your hairs.
Psst… I even use this to draw an outline for cat-eyes and other shapes on the outer corner of my eyes.
4) MAC 239 Eye Shading Brush
This densely packed brush glides on the eyelids smoothly to pack on color. It’s great for anything from a light wash of eyeshadow to heavy color build-up.
5) MAC 217 Blending Brush
Still can’t perfect the smokey eye no matter how much you practice? Chances are, you aren’t blending it right. This brush is the answer to all your eye makeup blending woes!
6) MAC Stipling Brush
MAC’s stippling brushes are exactly what you need for that celebrity style flawless foundation finish! It blends everything from BB Cream and liquid foundation to mousse and cream bases. Just make sure you blend in very light motions.
7) MAC 195 Concealer Brush
MAC’s most recent concealer blush is everything! It works on blemishes and creates a perfectly good triangle under your eye with your concealer. Use the pointy tip to create shapes and the flat of the brush to blend gently.