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would repurchase
4.0/5
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5.0
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11 years ago

The 109 is a bit of a controversial brush and for good reason: yes, it bleeds like no other and it will continue to do so no matter how many times you wash it; and yes, it does shed, you will see...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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11 years ago

I've had my MAC 109 brush languishing among its brushy brethren for eons--poor neglected thing. I think I bought it back around the time dinosaurs ruled the earth but had no clear idea what to do...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I would buy this product again if this one broke, i wouldnt buy 2 (some brushes i have 2 of because theyre that good). i bought this on ebay for $35 (i think) when everyone was saying good things...

About reviewer (225 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

This brush does NOT stop bleeding! I own it for several mounth now, I wash and wash it again and it never stops bleeding! I use it for powder products only and it does not shead used this way but I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

my favorite brush at the moment. i use it for liquid foundation, i know you aren't supposed to but i have no problem with shedding. i find if you spread the foundation onto your face and just buff...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

Im neither here nor there on this brush...i could take it or leave it! i do like the size and I do like the results, its just not an essential in my opinion. I use mostly for contouring however i...

About reviewer (294 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

This brush is meant for powder and contouring. But I use this for liquid foundation. It gives my foundation such a nice finish. I've also used this brush to apply powder brush and it left my cheeks...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

I bought this brush and regret it! I used this brush a few times and I was hoping this brush was a keeper. NO, I thought wrong. I would have expected alot more and not a brush that sheds everytime...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

when I first bought this brush, I almost instantly regretted it. I didn't look at the price before I paid for it (I tend to do that sometimes) so when I looked at my receipt I thought to myself,...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I bought this brush, to compare applying contour power with 168 brush which I had all ready purchased. Honestly as others have stated I think that this brush is too dense for contouring, especially...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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12 years ago

This brush is nice in theory. A smallish dense brush which can be used for powder or cream products and has even been rec'd for liquid foundation. However, it sheds so much that its actually not...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I don't really understand the hype over this brush with liquid foundation. It does a decent job, but nothing that extraordinary. Plus, it sheds too much when used for that purpose. I think this...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

You need to have this in your kit! why? Because you can do EVERYTHING with it! Foundation, powder. bronzer, contour, blush, and highlight :O I really love this brush, however, it could be a little...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

I bought this brush a week ago and I absolutely love it! I use MAC Studio Fix powder foundation with it and my face looks so flawless! I did have shedding occur in the beginning but it wasn't too...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

This was the first M.A.C brush I ever bought, and the size of the brush did not match the price... yup, it's one of the expensive ones. But the performance did not disappoint me. It's great for...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

horrible. wouldnt stop bleeding. EVER! not soft enough for my skin. ugh. my first mac brush was a total fail.

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

i love the density of this brush, its firm and precise when youre using it on the spot that you want it to do the job for. however this brush shed lot of hair when using liquid products >.< but it...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

Terrible brush! never had a mac brush shed on me like this one! had to throw it. I've been keeping few mac brushes for years now and they have never shed on me to a point where i threw them out....

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

MY LOVE GO TO BRUSH EVER! This brush is always out of stock in my nearest MAC counter and I finally got one in the city!! The brush is so soft, versatile and perfect size for my face size (?) I...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Love love love my Mac 109! I've been eyeing it for a real long time as I just got into the contouring business.. And it is a charm! Right density and softness, right size to fit along hollows, a...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack