M.A.C. SE219 Eye Pencil Brush

Purchase: $29.50 @ M.A.C. Cosmetics

I love this brush! I recently purchased the SE219 (which is a version with a smaller handle that comes in a package of a few brushes) and it works amazingly! The bristles are fairly soft so they don't scratch your face. I also have a Lise Watier one and the bristles are too stiff so there is a lot of fall out. However, with this brush, you can even blend the product in so it is definitely a multi use brush. Also, you can use it to smudge colour for a smokey eye effect. I would definitely recommend this brush to everyone! However, since the regular sized one is so expensive I would recommend finding this in a gift pack of 3-5 different brushes like I did! Good luck!

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M.A.C. 252SE Brush Review

Purchase: $ 36.50 @ M.A.C. for the full sized 252 Brush
Softness: 3 out of 10

I personally feel that this brush is a little too big for my liking. I use it to apply the shadow all over my lid and for blending. Also, the brush was extremely stiff and left my eye pink and sore after I used it for blending. I actually purchased this SE brush in a gift pack for a great price but I assume the full sized one is about the same. If I had a choice I would not buy this brush again nor would I pay the full price for the full sized one.

What do you use your 252 Brush for? How do you like it? Please share your experiences here!

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Green purse (comes with long handle)

I am so excited to try these things out and let you guys know how good they are! I am interested to see the difference between SE brushes and regular brushes. I have been wanting both the stippling brush and angled brush for awhile and getting the whole package was a way better deal!

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Sephora Collection Double Ended Smokey Eye Brush

Purchase: $22 @ Sephora
Product Rating: 6.5 out of 10

There is nothing special about this brush. It is a good value brush because it has two different brushes on each end. However, the rounded end of the brush is quite stiff and I find that it turns my lid pink and makes it sore the next day. I don't have overly sensitive lids but this one definitely makes it sensitive. The rounded brush isn't really that necessary for blending. You can find much softer and better brushes, for instance, the M.A.C. 217 brush or the Lise Watier rounded brush (Review to come). If you are looking to save money then this might be a good option for you. However, if you are looking for quality there are other options out there. I suggest using a Q-Tip to smudge your eyeshadow to make a smokey eye, or even your finger, instead of this stiff, bristly brush.

MAC 217 Blending Brush

Purchase: $27 @ M.A.C.

An amazing brush! You can do so much with this! First, you can use it as a flat brush to apply colour all over the lid. Then, you can put it in your crease/outside corner of the eye to blend in a darker colour for an accent.... the bristles are pretty stiff so the colour goes on really thick! If you are blending, make sure to have very little colour on the brush and just blend blend blend! The make up artist at M.A.C. SWORE by this brush! Also, I have found that a lot of online beauty bloggers use this brush.... So I would say this is a MUST HAVE BRUSH if you are looking to have just a few key tools in your kit!