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Browse our different types of makeup brushes, all with a different purpose and ideal for applying liquid and powder makeup. Plus, discover our makeup brush cleaner that conditions brush fibres so you can keep all your brushes squeaky clean and lasting longer.
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WHAT TYPES OF MAKEUP BRUSHES ARE THERE?
MAC offers a full range of professional-grade brushes, each designed for precise application and seamless blending.
Foundation Brushes – Dense and buffing for flawless base application (e.g., 170 Synthetic Rounded Slant Brush).
Powder Brushes – Soft, fluffy bristles for setting and finishing powders (e.g., 150S Large Powder Brush).
Blush & Contour Brushes – Angled or tapered to sculpt and define (e.g., 168S Large Angled Contour Brush).
Eyeshadow Brushes – Flat, fluffy, or precise for blending and detailing (e.g., 217S Blending Brush).
Lip Brushes – Firm and tapered for controlled lipstick application (e.g., 316S Lip Brush).
Brow Brushes – Angled and firm for precise definition (e.g., 208S Angled Brow Brush).
WHAT ARE THE BEST MAKEUP BRUSHES?
The best makeup brushes depend on the look you’re creating. Some MAC must-haves:
Best for foundation: 170 Synthetic Rounded Slant Brush – Buffs liquid foundation to a seamless finish.
Best for powder: 150S Large Powder Brush – Applies setting powders evenly without excess buildup.
Best for eyeshadow blending: 217S Blending Brush – Effortlessly diffuses shadow for a soft, gradient effect.
Best for brows: 208S Angled Brow Brush – Ideal for defining and filling in brows with powder or pomade.
Best for lips: 316S Lip Brush – Delivers precise application for a polished lip look.
HOW DO I USE MAKEUP BRUSHES?
Use different brushes in a variety of ways:
Foundation: Apply liquid or cream products using a buffing or stippling motion with a dense brush.
Concealer: Use a small, tapered brush to pat and blend product into targeted areas.
Powder: Sweep powder lightly across the face with a fluffy brush to set makeup.
Blush & Contour: Use an angled brush to sculpt cheeks, applying blush to the apples and contour along the cheekbones.
Eyeshadow: Blend shadows using a windshield-wiper motion for a seamless gradient.
Brows & Lips: Use precision brushes to define, shape, and fill in for clean, polished results.
The right brushes make all the difference—invest in quality tools for a professional finish.
HOW TO CLEAN MAKEUP BRUSHES?
Our MAC Brush Cleaner is a product made to clean and condition brush fibres thoroughly so that your makeup brushes can last longer. We recommend applying the cleanser directly to the brush or on a towel. Then, run the brush along a towel until it no longer distributes any pigment and makeup remnants.