I have a lot of blush brushes, but I've always been wanting to own MAC168, when opportunity knocks for me to purchase a somewhat MAC168-looking brush in the body of MAC169, I said..."Baby, come to momma!"
I've had this brush for months now! Do I sing along with the Big Mountain's "Oohh Baby I Love Your Way"? Or Madonna's..."Now I'm almost....over...you"??? (I am giving you the last song syndrome right? hahaha)
Let's read on my review
while you sing along :P
MAC 169 says ---
Angled for precision, this brush is specially designed for the application or blending of face or cheek product.
Askmewhats says ---
Pros
To those who don't remember, the Raquel Welch collection which was launched around February 2007 looks like this ---
As you click to enlarge the Rachel Welch Collection above, you'll find that the MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush is part of the limited collection. Limited collection sucks big time if you like the product so much and you just can't seem to turn back time to purchase more!
But will you really be in pain not to own this brush?
Nah! You'll live! As long as MAC 168 is around, you'll be fine!
What's the difference with MAC 168 and 169?
MAC 168 is made of animal hair while MAC 169 is on the synthetic side. As seen on photo, MAC168 is fluffier with a buffed edge which makes it easier to apply blush or contouring powder.
MAC 169 is not a bad blush brush, it feels very soft and it distributes color quite nicely and evenly and it always gives out a softer look.
Tips
Not available anyways, but if given the chance to purchase again? NO, I am still eyeing MAC's 168.
Where to purchase and how much?
Cannot be found at MAC stores as this is limited edition. Bought this from a seller who bought this from the US at a good price of Php1,200 (approx $25.00) <-- not bad, so I don't really feel bad purchasing this! If you really want to own a similar brush, MAC168 is a good alternative, or even better!
Angled for precision, this brush is specially designed for the application or blending of face or cheek product.
Askmewhats says ---
Pros
- very soft
- synthetic - yay for animal lovers!
- no shedding, even 1 single hair!
- the brush hair color is better looking than the white ones! Can you imagine how it breaks our hearts to see white bristles getting stained? *ouch*
- right amount of firmness
- for first time contour: this is a great brush as it does not pick up a lot of color so mistakes won't look too obvious!
- no yucky scent!
- does not pick up the blush pigments or powder pigments as much as the natural hair brushes
- not available in the market anymore as this is a limited edition brush
- there are other synthetic blush brush available in the market that can work just as well
To those who don't remember, the Raquel Welch collection which was launched around February 2007 looks like this ---
Who is Raquel Welch?
Rachel Welch is a stunning Bolivian-Irish American actress and played a lot of classic films. She also published a Total Beauty and Fitness Program book in mid 80's. Yeah..I don't remember her! LOL She does look gorgeous though!
As you click to enlarge the Rachel Welch Collection above, you'll find that the MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush is part of the limited collection. Limited collection sucks big time if you like the product so much and you just can't seem to turn back time to purchase more!
But will you really be in pain not to own this brush?
Nah! You'll live! As long as MAC 168 is around, you'll be fine!
What's the difference with MAC 168 and 169?
MAC 168 is made of animal hair while MAC 169 is on the synthetic side. As seen on photo, MAC168 is fluffier with a buffed edge which makes it easier to apply blush or contouring powder.
MAC 169 is not a bad blush brush, it feels very soft and it distributes color quite nicely and evenly and it always gives out a softer look.
Tips
- personal choice: like what I do to all my MAC brushes, I swipe the MAC brush number with a clear polish for the numbers not to smudge or goes invisible
- better to protect this brush with a brush guard, if you own one, so the hairs on the edges won't go to different directions.
- always wash your brushes with baby shampoo and sanitize with alcohol or brush cleanser to kill bacteria.
Not available anyways, but if given the chance to purchase again? NO, I am still eyeing MAC's 168.
Where to purchase and how much?
Cannot be found at MAC stores as this is limited edition. Bought this from a seller who bought this from the US at a good price of Php1,200 (approx $25.00) <-- not bad, so I don't really feel bad purchasing this! If you really want to own a similar brush, MAC168 is a good alternative, or even better!
Up close and personal with
MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush
MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush
Take a look into your brush collection, any similar brushes you use that works just as well?
or even better? I'm sure you have at least one! :)
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
or even better? I'm sure you have at least one! :)
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
