Monday, June 22, 2009

You Like It? I Luvvv It!!! Pt. IV


This is the last installment in the four part "dupe" list series. Today, I am going to be covering makeup brushes.


First, a few tips about makeup brushes in general. Using the proper brushes can actually make applying makeup much easier and faster - you'll have greater control
of cosmetics with a brush and the look will be far more natural and long-lasting. When it comes to choosing a brush, price doesn't necessarily matter - you can get decent natural bristle brushes and synthetic brushes at the drug store or the department store. There's one sure-fire test to finding a good, durable makeup brush: take the brush and rub it against your skin. The bristles should feel soft against your skin, not rough or scratchy. To test the strength of the bristles, run the brush against your hand and see if any fibers fall out. If they do, don't buy the brush...if the brush stays intact and feels soft to the touch, go ahead and buy it. And finally, when you do get your brushes, make sure to keep them clean - there are loads of products on the markets designed specifically for makeup brush cleaning - or, to save some cash, wash your brushes with a mild shampoo (baby shampoo works beautifully) to keep them clean and oil-free.


If you like = you're going to love:


BRUSHES


MAC 187/188 Duo Fibre Brush = NYX B07 Flat Top Brush

MAC 150 Large Powder Brush = NYX B01 The Big One Brush

MAC 182 Buffer Brush = NYX B24 Kabuki Brush

MAC 168 Large Contour Brush = NYX B02 Cheek Brush

MAC 129 Blush Brush = NYX B03 Blush Brush

MAC 189/190 Foundation Brush = NYX B05 Foundation Brush

MAC 134/150 Powder Brush = NYX B06 Powder Brush

MAC 84 Duo Fibre Fan Brush = NYX B08 Fan Brush

MAC 191 Square Foundation Brush = NYX B09 Flat Foundation Brush

MAC 217/222 Blending Brush = NYX B10 Blending Brush

MAC 194/195 Concealer Brush = NYX B20 Concealer Brush

MAC 219 Pencil Brush = NYX B15 Smoke Brush

MAC 213 Fluff Brush = NYX B13 Shadow Brush

MAC 239 Shading Brush = NYX B14 Shading Brush

MAC 242 Brush = NYX B11 Primer Brush

MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush = NYX B12 Crease Brush

MAC 275 Medium Angle Brush = NYX B16 Contour Brush

MAC 228 Mini Shader Brush = NYX B17 Smudge Brush

MAC 266 Small Angle Brush = NYX B22/B18 Angled Brush

MAC 209/210 Liner Brush = NYX B19 Liner Brush

MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush = NYX B21 Definer Brush

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