MAC Brush breakdown
Check out my Items of the Week - the latest MAC brush sets. MAC comes out with new sets a couple of times a year and it’s a great way to invest in nice brushes. The savings are awesome too because if you bought each of these brushes on their own, you would spend $20 - $45 on each brush. I will give you the MAC description of each brush for quick reference.
TRIP: Basic Brush set

# 129 Powder/Blush Brush: All-purpose for blush or face powder. This brush is particularly good for blush application. The fibers are soft and form a full, rounded shape.
# 190 Foundation Brush: Pro-quality. A foundation brush designed to create even finish, flawless look. Works well with any MAC foundation. A professional-class foundation brush designed to provide a smooth, even finish and flawless look. Use to apply, distribute and blend foundation into all areas of the face.
#224 Tapered Blending Brush: For controlled eye shadow application. This brush has soft fibers which taper to form a medium size dome shape.
#242 Shader Brush: For powder, concealer or emollient-based product application. This brush has firm fibers carefully shaped to form a rounded edge for a smooth, even finish.
#266 Small Angle Brush: For creating sharp, precise lines. This brush has fibers which are carefully arranged to form a perfect angle.
TRIP: Advanced Brushes
#168 Large Contoured Brush: For expert application of cheek contour. This brush is a large angled contour - the fibers form a buffed edge and are soft and firmly bundled.
#187 Duo Fiber Brush: A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. Use to create soft layers or add textures.
#212 Flat Definer Brush: Lines and define the eye with color. Firmly bristled, flat of shape; applies color in a stroke to provide instant definition. Use with powder, liquid or cream products. Synthetic.
#219 Pencil Brush: For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye.
#275 Medium Angled Shading Brush: For applying and blending eye shadow. This brush has soft, smooth fibers and a full, angled design.