#242 Shader Brush

Name: MAC Cosmetics #242 Shader Brush
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.5 (153 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.5

153 reviews

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5.0

from

malston81

14 years ago

I got the 252 brush first & use that for awhile then I finally decided to get this one. I must say I haven't had this brush very long but it works really well much better than the 252!! At first I...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

audmac

14 years ago

Wow!!! 242 where have you been all my life! What a perfect e/s brush! I was using the 252 and other similar brushes to apply darker colors to lid- ok with powder shadows but a mess with loose...

About reviewer (456 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

arikabh

14 years ago

I prefer the smaller eye brushes like the 242. It is very versatile. I really like this brush for highlighting the inner corners of my lids. Since it's a flat synthetic brush it is great for cream...

About reviewer (484 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

bloodyroses

14 years ago

After a year of using the 239 for my eyeshadow and realizing that it never really packed on colour that was true to the pan, I decided to risk it and buy this one. The 242 is much less...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

michellecruz1

14 years ago

I do not like this brush. It is a very flat brush and doesn't have that many bristles. This is not a brush that you need to have, i barely ever use it. Idk i don't recommend it

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Sayoko

14 years ago

Love this brush for packing on color. It's great for grabbing pigments and really getting great colour payoff., that suprised me since my original intent was to use the brush for applying my bases...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ChristmasMom

14 years ago

Love this brush. It is my workhorse. I use it to pack on color and shade. I have more than one and they have been in service for years. I keep them in top shape by sanitizing with a brush...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Ssephora

15 years ago

I love this brush. I bought it for just shading, but now that i've tried it out it's also great for packing on color. I used a pink/mauve color as my main color today and usually I have to put on...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0

from

bvan117

15 years ago

This brush is great. I use this brush for my pigments. It grabs the right amount of product that I need and applies it so evenly. I can use the tip to apply the pigment on my lower lash line. I...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Jaysta1985

15 years ago

Yes I know this is an eye shadow brush, but I recently purchased this for applying concealers. Actually I wanted to buy the 194 but the MUA picked this one for me instead. At first I was sceptical...

About reviewer (127 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

MissLindseyTay

15 years ago

Love this brush for packing on color. It's great for grabbing pigments and really getting a beautiful quality color out of them. I also use it to apply my paint pot in Bare Study when I use it as...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0

from

a2makeup

15 years ago

Great brush, but wayyyyy too expensive. Will not get any MAC brushes for that reason.

About reviewer (78 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel

4.0

from

channingtatum

15 years ago

I wanted a synthetic brush to apply my paint pots and any other creamy bases and the 252 is way too big for me so I purchased this one. It's a good brush but it does get scratchy and pokey. ...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

kansybelle

15 years ago

It's very expensive, but so far no bristles have come out, which I'm pleased with. I like it for concealer and eyeshadow, but I don't have much to compare it with.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen

3.0

from

Crista

15 years ago

Eh, not my favorite eyeshadow brush, but I like it okay for concealer. No real need for it with my eyeshadow application. There are so many better choices IMO.

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

1.0

from

zebraxing

15 years ago

This brush is dense, stiff and prickly. I could never figure out what to use it for, since I prefer my equally dense but softer 239 for packing on shadow and pigments. I have tried it for...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ifbbprobp

15 years ago

I absolutely love this brush. It seems to be very versatile, but I especially love it for packing on color on the lid. There seems to be little or no fallout no matter the texture of the...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Spacebarscandybars

15 years ago

This brush is great for packing on color aswell as applying pigments. I also think it works well for putting color on your lower lids. I love it.

About reviewer (35 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesOther

5.0

from

lareinaxx

15 years ago

i absolutely adore this brush. i have a really hard time finding e/s brushes that work with my lids, and the 239 and this one are my favorites. the 242 is nice and firm, and the shape of this is...

About reviewer (176 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0

from

jaden08

15 years ago

I use this to apply concealer underneath my brow, i rather use my finger to dot concealer underneath my eyes, but it is good and hopefully with mua i will discover other uses for this brush.

About reviewer (208 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel