If you read or watch my blog or videos, you’ll know that my all time favorite foundation brush is the MAC 109 brush.  It’s got a small, dense head and makes the face insanely gorg.  I’ve recommended it for years, and people have always been happy with my recommendation.  There seems to be only one negative comment: the brush sheds the same way my hair did when I had a relaxer.  I can’t figure out for the life of me WHY it wants to leave teeny tiny hairs all over your face!  The best remedy that I’ve found was to shampoo and condition the brush with the same quality hair products that I use on my locks.  This helps, momentarily.

People often ask if they can use the 188 or 187 Skunk brushes for foundation.  Yes you can.  In fact, you can use any powder, blush, kabuki or flat brush, as well as sponges or your fingers to do your foundation.  There is no right or wrong way.  Trust me, I’ve used almost every technique in the book!  As I looked over the information about the new Mineralize Foundation that MAC was coming out with, I found this information on the recommended brush: the 130.

I’m sold.  It’s got the dense black bottom portion of the hair to hold the product, and the sparse white top portion to evenly dispense product.  It’s the lovechild of the 187 and 109 brush, and I have a feeling that I will be head over heels for it!  MAC Brushes are indeed expensive, but they are an investment.  I haven’t bought a new brush from them in at least 6 months.  This will be well deserved!  Wish me luck (and hopefully no shedding!)