Singing the Praises of the MAC 109...

Ok, so when I first bought this brush I didn't really get what youtubers and other reviewers were raving about in regards to using this with foundation. I'm holding my hands up, and I admit I was WRONG... so very very wrong... I applied my studio fix with this today, and also my studio tech with it the other day, and the results were very impressive. I did find that the brush shedded a few hairs, but I'm only talking about like two all together, and it's only been washed once (I always wash new brushes before using them - you don't know who's been fondling them in the shop lol)

I particularly liked the way I could use this brush to build up coverage on the less desirable, blotchy bits of my face, which would be a little more difficult with the 187 because it has a larger head to it, and herefore covers larger areas than the 109. I'm still glad I have the 187 though and will continue to make good use of it. I'll use it for foundation applications on days when I have better skin/ am in a rush, powder and creme blush applications...

I actually discussed the use of the 109 with the MUA at MAC prior to buying it, and she said that while it does give great results it's made of natural hair and as such will probably absorb more product than the 187, so people using this might go through more product. She also said that it might not last as long as a 187 as people tend to press the 109 into the skin too hard and this damages the hairs making them prone to breaking. Conversely the longer white hairs on the 187 are synthetic and so they don't absorb product and are less prone to breakage. So it seems the key is to treat this brush kindly, condition it after washing, and don't press too hard into the face - In fact I actually found that a lighter touch with this gave better results...

Hope this helps...

What are your favourite foundation brushes?

Mizzworthy xxx