190 FOUNDATION BRUSH

Name: MAC Cosmetics 190 FOUNDATION BRUSH
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.2 (449 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.2

449 reviews

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4.0

from

Bluehope

13 years ago

This brush is a classic foundation brush and I got it in a set for Christmas, so I really don't have an idea of the cost of the brush. It has semi-dense bristles, liquid foundation might get stuck...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

MACBeautyRush

13 years ago

I love this brush! It is my first foundation brush, and I don't really want to try any others! I never had any problems with streaking, and it blended beautifully! I didn't have to struggle to get...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

vera89

13 years ago

I love this brush! Actually, it is my first foundation brush. Before I would use my fingertips to apply makeup. After a bad experience with Estée Lauder blush and power brush and decided I should...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesOther

3.0

from

luisajames

13 years ago

i use this brush for apply foundation very roughly but i don't really use this to buff the foundation or to get a good finish. its a very standard brush and you don't really need to spend this much...

About reviewer (158 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

pinkyparadise

13 years ago

i have fallen in love with my MAC 190 brush! for the longest time I had used the 187 for foundation and i felt like its performance was ok, it didnt apply like how my 190 does. the 190 blends my...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

GeorgieM19

13 years ago

Had this for four years, its been used every day, and it has served me well. If you look after these brushes and clean them monthly there is no reason they should need to be replaced! Thats why we...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

girrl65

13 years ago

I have used this for years and its so soft, never sheds, doesn't streak my foundation and washes and dries beautifully. But I would never buy it again. Why? It is horribly overpriced. I just found...

About reviewer (477 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

maia74

13 years ago

I feel like the 190 gets a lot of flack. It's a traditional foundation brush and when you're using it, it feels a lot like you're actually painting. There are no gimmicks or trickery here. No...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Sadiegem

13 years ago

Best foundation brush i own, others left me streaky, this one is easy the use the hairs are quite flexible. i use small strokes and patting notions, gives great results with mac studio fix.

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

3.0

from

Eastend_Snob

13 years ago

As a novice, this was my first foundation brush and introduction to makeup tools. At the time, it was like my holy grail - I liked the idea of "painting" my face and was inspired by all the makeup...

About reviewer (176 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

noirowoze

13 years ago

I bought this brush a while ago but never reached for it mostly because it produced streaks across my face no matter how random, small, gentle the strokes were. Back then, I used NARS Sheer Glow...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Mandibulo

13 years ago

Can't complain. This is a dense but flexible brush with synthetic bristles, which makes it perfect for liquid product application as its hairs will absorb far less product than natural fibers...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

DazyDoo

13 years ago

I have to agree with hellokitty05 on the 'rubbery' feeling. I clean my foundation brush after every application, so it isn't even as though it's loaded with product. I just hate this brush, as it...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Teex

13 years ago

This was the first makeup brush from MAC I ever bought, I loved it so dearly for so many years. It is a dream to apply cream and liquid foundations on with- especially the thicker ones. Overall:...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

polalola

14 years ago

I bought this brush 2 years ago and never really used it till last year. I used it everyday and i dont think i was very ruff with it but for some reason it fell apart. The bristles literally just...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown

2.0

from

Lovemymakeup

14 years ago

I got this after the mua suggested I use it w my new pro long wear foundation I'm actually really disappointed in thus brush I use very lil foundation and it makes it real streaky I have to go back...

About reviewer (146 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

CGE83

14 years ago

I love love love this brush. My Chanel Teint Innocence foundation looks perfectly applied (and natural) ever since I got this brush. Yes, your liquid foundation will look a bit streaky when you...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Musa15

14 years ago

I have been using some non-brand foundation brush for a bit now, and I just purchased a special edition kit that included this, and I am in LOVE! This applied my Revlon Colorstay foundation so...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0

from

iliana

14 years ago

This is the only MAC brush that has dissapointed me. Even if you use a small ammount of foundation it really gives a cakey result. In order to blend foundation properly, you'll have to use a...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

louy

14 years ago

This is the only MAC brush that I've had a problem with the quality. The brush/metal part is loose and come off from the handle. I know it's nothing that glue can't handle, but I feel for the...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen