These are my HG MAC Eye brushes which I use on a daily basis . I believe that they are all MUST HAVES in any girls make up collection!
MAC 224 - Tapered Blending Brush Description: For controlled eye shadow application. This brush has soft fibers which taper to form a medium size dome shape. Why you should own it: This is the perfect brush for applying colour in the crease or for blending out any harsh lines. The 224 is similar to the 222, but is slightly larger and fuller. If you have a smaller eyelid area to work with, I would recommend the 222 instead- it works the same as the 224. I use this brush every day for blending, blending, blending!
Why you should own it: This is the perfect brush for packing on color on the lid. The brush is large enough to cover the eyelid without too much effort, and the bristles are stiff enough to pick up a decent amount of color. The bristles are firm, but will not pull on your eyelid (unless you drag it across too harshly). The 239 is a must have- I use it every day!
MAC 209 - Eye Liner Brush
Description: An extra-fine tipped synthetic fibre brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke with which to line the eyes. Use with liquid or cream products. Why you should own it: For those looking to create liner that isn’t too thin, this is a great option for you. It’s not the thinnest/smallest lining brush MAC makes (MAC 210 is smaller/thinner), but this brush gives me a decent amount of precision to apply my liquid/cream liners. I do also like to use this brush to apply shadow to the lower lash line when I am looking for a more precise line.
MAC 219 - Pencil Brush
Description: For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. Why you should own it: This brush is the perfect size for creating a smoky eye. It is small enough to smudge colour under the lower lash line, and to apply precise colour on the outer V or in the crease. It is excellent for creating strong lines of colour with exact precision. I often use this brush for smudging colour along the upper & lower lash line to prevent harsh lines caused from eyeliner.
MAC 217 - Blending Brush
Description: For shading or blending of color or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. Why you should own it: The bristles are shaped in a perfect dome, which is great for getting colour in the outer V, for blending colour into the crease, and for evenly dispersing paints or paint pots across the lid. Although this is a blending brush as the 224 is, the bristles are more stiff and pick up more color. I use this brush more for shading and blending than application. This brush is perfect to soften the lines between colours, or add a little more colour to an area. Because of the longer shape, you can also use this brush as a crease brush (though I think the 224 and 222 are more suited to that task)
Description: For shading or blending of color or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. Why you should own it: The bristles are shaped in a perfect dome, which is great for getting colour in the outer V, for blending colour into the crease, and for evenly dispersing paints or paint pots across the lid. Although this is a blending brush as the 224 is, the bristles are more stiff and pick up more color. I use this brush more for shading and blending than application. This brush is perfect to soften the lines between colours, or add a little more colour to an area. Because of the longer shape, you can also use this brush as a crease brush (though I think the 224 and 222 are more suited to that task)
MAC 222 - Tapered Blending Brush
Description: Applying, contouring or highlighting powder-based products such as eye shadow, powder, or Pigment. Soft round "brush" tapers into a tip. This is my favourite brush for filling and defining the crease of the eye. The white goat hairs are soft but dense and firm, and readily apply product precisely. This brush also does a great job of blending.
If you are trying to decide between the 222 and 224 then think about what you’re going to use it for. If you’re looking for a brush primarily to help blend or deposit crease colors, then opt for the 222 since it is narrower and thus allows for more control. However if you’re more concerned with blending crease colors, the 224 does this superbly! Personally I'd say GET BOTH ;)
