Overall, the 286 Duo Fibre Tapered Blending Brush is a great hybrid of 224 and 226, giving you the best of both worlds. MAC was one of the first brands to launch brushes specifically for. MAC 170 Synthetic Rounded Slant Makeup Brush. It also seems to stay in good shape, even after a few washes. Monika Blunder Hybrid Cream Brush 35 Buy Now. It works beautifully with Mineralize eyeshadows, creating less fall out, but also with regular shadows.Īnother thing I love about the 286 is it never bleeds (definitely a win over the 226).

The brush allows great control and is perfect for blending eyeshadow on the crease and applying a wash of color on the lid. Compared to 224 though, this feels more dense and similar to the limited edition 226 Smaller Tapered Blending Brush from the Brunette, Blonde and Redhead collection. The bristles are long and soft and its dome shape reminds me of MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush. According to MAC, the brush is meant for “a sheer, more controlled application of MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow”. It first made its appearance as part of a SE brush set from Ice Parade Collection for Holiday 2011.

Made of goat and synthetic fibers, the 286 is a two-toned, duo-fiber brush. Mac Brush 286 Duo Fibre Tapered Blending Brush 18 BS-MALL Makeup Brush Set 18 Pcs Premium Synthetic Foundation Powder Concealers Eye shadows Blush Makeup Brushes with black case (Champagne Gold) 20,181 12 99 (0.72/Count) 13.

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