Ah,
the 226 brush, or as I like to call it-
the things legends are made of. Typical MAC (and their sneaky ways) have managed to create such a versatile, highly effective crease blending brush only to make it limited edition.
Why do they always do this with their best stuff? The 226 is a densely packed, tapered blending brush which has been repromoted with MAC's Summer 2011 collection, MAC Me Over. Far more tapered than the 217 and a lot shorter than the 224 (
all three pictured below together), the 226 is also packed a little less tight than the 219 pencil brush. This brush is ideal for girls with smaller eyes, hooded lids, or anyone who thinks the 217 takes eyeshadow too far past the crease of their eye. The quality of this brush is that like any other MAC brush- excellent color pickup, very minimum to zero shedding and soft luxurious bristle hairs to boot. The brush retails at a mere
$24.50 but grab it while you can as this bad boy is flying off the shelves! COME ON, MAC! Make this a
permanent already! Did you pick up the 226 this weekend?
Leave your thoughts in the comments.
I grabbed this back when it was first released. It is cool for those who have small lids. I keep on hearing the new brushes are not as tapered as the first ones? Enjoy your new brush!
ReplyDeleteOoh fab post this sounds great! You have made me want to go buy it now haha xxx
ReplyDeleteI wish I could afford some of Mac brushes right now. I am currently using some cheap blending brush and it irritates the heck of me cus its not dense enough. When I can afford I will get this! hehehe:D
ReplyDeletei have a similar brush to that by quo (canadian brand). its amazing for people with smaller eyes to get into the crease. brushes really do make a difference on how you apply your makeup! love this brush :) well not this specific brush but this TYPE of brush lol :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I might need to get this because everyone is raving about it! Great post. :)
ReplyDeletei COMPLETELY agree. they need to make the 226 permanent. i bought mine with the Mac Me Over collection and i am almost considering getting a second one because i love it so much!
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I'm ENVIOUS...in a good way though! I wanted it but of course it's sold out. Hopefully, Mac will bring it back though.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great brush I might have to pick this one up !!
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