Are Mac Brushes Worth The Money

Personally I love MAC brushes. Most of my brushes are MAC. I've never tried cheaper brands. It's that I'm a brand snob it's just I really didn't use brushes till about 10-12 yrs ago and that's when we got MAC here so that's what I bought. I have a few NARS, Becca, Bobbi Brown, and Laura Mercier.

I have played with cheaper ones at the store and they feel scratchy to me. But I am sure there are many exceptions. I have heard of elf brand but don't know anything about it.

I think that if you are happy with the ones you have then stay with them. Just make sure they don't feel scatchy on your face and especially on your eyes as that could cause tiny tears in the delicate skin there.

Using brushes makes all the difference in the world. I wish I had learned this a long time ago. But where I grew up we didn't have makeup counters and big brands all we had was drugstore brands.

Most of my brushes are MAC. I also have a few of NARS, Bobbi Brown, Lauura Mercier, and Becca. It's not that I'm a brand snob it's just that until about 10-12 years ago I didn't really know much about using brushes. We got MAC here around then and learned about using them, so that's what I bought.

I think that if you're happy with the ones you have then stay with them. If any of them feel scratchy on your face or especially your eyes be careful. This could cause very tiny tears in the delicate skin around your eyes.

I know there are some great cheaper ones out there it's just I haven't personally tried any. I know there a lot of people on here who could tell you more than I can.

i think mac brushes are totally worth the money. i have had mine years and they keep their shape very well, minimal shedding and don't have a weird smell when washed

Sorry for the double post. The first one disappeared and didn't show up so I did a second one.

I only own one mac brush - the 217 and its definitely worth it. Its very versatile for me when it comes to eyeshadow looks. It applies cream eyeshadows heavenly. I could also utilize it for my whole eyeshadow look, from lid to brow. Most of my brushes are Sonia Kashuk ones, which are great and relatively cheap.

Yes, there are differences between different brands of brushes. For one, the quality can differ - how soft it is, how well it holds up to washing, and how well it keeps it shape. Also, the shape can be very important - I find that the shape of angled liner brushes (my have is the mac 263), and crease brushes (I love the 222) is very important and can differ a lot.

That said - MAC brushes tend to be very soft, last forever, and they have a great range of shapes. ELF brushes may be good, and other brands may have nice brushes too. It's just that with MAC, you know you'll be getting a good brush for sure.

I definitely think they are worth the money...I've tried out several other brushes and oh my goodness is there a world of difference when using good quality brushes. If you don't ever invest in good brushes most people don't ever know what they are missing out on but I can't imagine trying to apply my makeup without my quality brushes. They don't smell funny, never lose there shape, are soft and don't feel scratchy on your face, and never shed. Overall I'm very happy with my MAC brushes....Not every single brush I own is MAC but a good majority of them are and they have all been worth the money. It can be a costly investment but I recommend doing research and getting the necessary brushes you need first to start your collection and then gradully add more and more to your collection.

To answer your question of "Will a $40 brush make your face look any better than using a cheaper brush?" You can by the most expensive brushes in the world but if you don't know how to apply whatever type of makeup you are trying to apply it isn't going to matter how expensive or cheap your brush is. Alot of the cheaper brushes IMO are known for soaking up more of the product than actually putting it on yourself which in turn just becomes a waste of the product because you have to use more. Also certain cheaper brushes are harder to blend with and leave streaky/harsh lines on your face.

A month ago I got my 1st MAC brushes - 217 and 239. I've been using makeup brushes for years now and I don't have any expensive ones (I have Sigma, ecotools, different online makeup brushes like Coastal Scents, Abbamart, etc.) but after trying these 2 brushes I can say that it really is worth getting them. Okay, I don't think it's necessary to get ALL of them, but some certain brushes are definitely must haves.

I've read and heard so many raves about 217 and 239 so I wanted to try them first and I have to admit I'm sorry I didn't get them sooner cause my life would be much easier. It's really impossible to describe how good they are; you simple have to try some MAC and other brushes to compare them. It certainly doesn't mean that other brushes I have are bad, it just means that these are worth their price. That's all.

Also, I think that MAC brushes are really my top price I'm ready to pay for brushes and I don't see any need to spend money on high-end brushes.

Either way, I'll get few more 217 and 239 and of course, I'll try other MAC brushes too.

I own exclusively MAC brushes. I have some that are around 5 yrs old and they look brand new. I take good care of my brushes and I think MAC brushes (if you care for them) will last a long time. I just recently bought some Sonia Kashuk brushes from Target, the ones with the black handles. They seem soft and so far are a cheaper alternative. As far as how they will hold up quality wise, I'm not sure. But I really like them and will buy more Sonia Kashuk brushes. But MAC brushes still rule!