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3.9/5
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5.0
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17 years ago

I agree with pretty much what everyone else has already said. Even if you own the 187, you should try this brush. I thought it might have been redundant to have both the 187 and the 188. And I...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther



5.0
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17 years ago

I love it!! I have three 187's (one for foundation, one for blush, one as a finisher) so I was on the fence about this--did I really need it??? Well, yes, I really did (and do) !! I agree with...

About reviewer (268 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

I have to say at first i thought this was alot smaller then expected,i knew it was a smaller version of my 187 however i didnt know it was this small! (the actual brush,not the handle) once i used...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

At first, this brush and I stared at each other, trying to figure each other out. I also have the 187 and absolutely loved it for both foundation and blush application. My first attempts at using...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

I finally found THE HG blush brush for me! It might sound weird because everyone use a skunk brush to make the blush look less pigmented, but I use it to make my blushes look more pigmented! Yay it...

About reviewer (164 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I've fallen in love with my 188! This is so great for applying foundation. Really blends in foundation and powder too. I still love and recommend the 190 for foundation, especially for creme...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

i have the 187 and the 188 i do love the brushes but i did buy the 188 for my foundation.<br> I dont think i really like this for foundation though. I like my 191 better it doesn't absorb as much...

About reviewer (518 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

I like it. I use it for my darker MSF's (Metal Rock, So Ceylon)and NARS Laguna.. and it gives the same, airbrushed effect that the 187 gives with foundation, only it's more convienent for bronzer...

About reviewer (583 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairOther

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I already have TWO (yes TWO!) of the 187 and I bought the 188 specifically for blush application. It's great! I use the 187 for bronzers, mineral foundation, liquid/cream foundations, highlighters...

About reviewer (186 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Please do not compare the 188 to the Flirt brush. That's like comparing a BWM to a Kia. Basically the 188 is the smaller version of the 187. The head looks very small but it's actually the...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

After purchasing 187 for the application of MMU and fallin in love, I knew I had to have 188 for mineral blush. Once again I am thrilled. This brush picks up and deposits the color flawlessly to...

About reviewer (385 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Sorry to spoil the party but I compared this to my Flirt skunk brushes ($6) and not only are Flirt's a little bit bigger, but they are nearly as soft and easy to use for pigmented blushes as this,...

About reviewer (646 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I didn't know what I was buying when the SA sold me on it along with the mist blush. I couldn't imagine using my fingers for the spray blush. I am also a newbie when it comes to applying blush....

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this brush and hope MAC make it permanent. I use it to swirl on cream blush on the apples of my cheeks and also for cream bronzer. I've use other cream blush brushes, such as MAC's #192 and...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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18 years ago

this brush is great if you are a dummy when it comes to blush like i am. it is very soft and easy to use. the small size of the brush gives great control so you just get the apples of the cheeks...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

A very nice brush for precise application of blush. I apply using a circular motion and my cheeks have a natural looking flush. My local store is almost sold out already.

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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18 years ago

Kinda expensive but this is a dream brush to swirl blush onto the cheeks, blush goes on light-as-air giving a glow from within look. Prefer this to the #129 which picks up too much colour for...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

Awesome brush! I love it! Works just like the MAC 187 brush. Feels just like it, applies blushes (powder, cream, and the new MAC Studio Mist blushes) in the same flawless natural looking way but...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I like this brush for Studio Mist foundation and for cream blush. The size of the head is smaller than the 187 so it helps with getting a more precise application. I purchased 3 days ago and have...

About reviewer (293 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

MAC's new skunk or stippling brush is the perfect mini sized version of it's big sister, #187. The handle is a good weight w/a smaller circumference than it's predecessor. It's recommended for...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown