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2.0
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6 years ago

This brush is discontinued. It's replaced by 109S (Synthetic) brush like many others in MAC range. While I adore the concept of using synthetic hair the brush doesn't perform or look exactly the...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel



5.0
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7 years ago

This is a great brush for contouring and really getting into the hollows of the cheeks. I've tried several "fancier" brushes for contouring, like the 164 (which doesn't even have a page on here)...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I've had this brush for nearly 10 years. Own two of them in fact. They are still shedding strong. I loved them when I first got them because they were very versatile and were my go to brushes...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I bought this to use as a contour brush. I'm still perfecting my contour skills, but this seems like a pretty good brush. It can be used to apply blush, loose powder, bronzer, highlighter, many...

About reviewer (366 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I bought this brush probably 10 years ago when it was recommended to me for applying Studiofix compact foundation. I've long since given up with Studiofix but now use this brush for applying...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I kinda thought I'm outta my mind for splashing so much cash on a brush... but it's soo worth it! Def the best brush I own! I use this for blush, bronzer, and even highlighter. It's the only...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

This is the only brush I can contour with and well. I used to use the Mac 168 but I stopped using it because the bristles were not dense enough and it was just too flimsy. The Mac 109 brush is a...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

Contour, blush, highlight, can be done with only this brush, which I like! The hair is very denseable, can make strong pigments you want, only cons is it sheds sometimes

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this brush, I've had it for about six years now. I use it to contour my cheeks, and it fits perfectly in that area. I also use it to put bronzer on other areas of the face like the forehead....

About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

There is nothing to say about this brush it my favourite. Yes it sheds, it doesn't bother me. For appyling blush it is great even if you are not a make up artist!! It is great for contouring too of...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this brush it it my go to highlighting and contouring brush. It blends everything out like a dream. The only gripe I have with it is that it sheds. I'm on the hunt for a brush like this that...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


1.0
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11 years ago

I'm am NOT impressed with this at all. This sheds a lot! I read that this was normal and the shedding should stop after washing. So, I washed it. It still shed. I took it to the Mac counter in...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I like this brush. It's not the softest brush in the world, but it does its job. It can be used pretty much everything. It DOESN'T SHED THAT MUCH when you use it to APPLY POWDER PRODUCTS. I love it...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

This is the best brush for contouring and less pigmented blushes because it's super dense. It's like a mini kabuki on a stick:) the only con is that it sheds.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

First off this brush changed my makeup life. The sturdy bristles make getting coverage so easy without looking caked. I use this brush with my studio fix and then scorns with my bronzes and blush....

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

I bought this brush 2 months a go and I have used it ever since. It doesn't shed which I thought it Did after reading all the reviews on makeupalley. I use it for applying blush, bronzer...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

I have had this brush for quite some time now, and yet I couldn't fall in love. I see a lot of good review and yet I don't feel the same about the product. I mostly use it for contouring as it is...

About reviewer (470 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

Love this brush so much that I now own two, one for contouring and one for high lighting. The bristles are packed firm, but are still soft and non-scratchy. Deposits colour and blends it out...

About reviewer (1341 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

This is one of my favorite MAC face brushes. I love it because it's multi purpose. You can use it for liquid and powder foundation, contouring, blush, and highlighting. The only downside to it is...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesOther


3.0
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11 years ago

Good brush for contouring and getting right in the hollows of your cheeks and fr blush. Did use it for a bit to apply my studio fix powder and it gave a nice full coverage finish but I quickly grew...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown