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15 Best MAC Cosmetic Products — and the 4 Worst

Your shopping guide to this cult-fave makeup brand

by Kristen Oldham Giordani

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No. 1: MAC 109 Small Contour Brush, $32 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10.0*
What you said: "As a former MAC artist I can tell you that if you ask any other MAC makeup artist what one of their favorite brushes is they will name this one. The 109 brush is by far my favorite brush to use for foundation! Either pump the foundation onto the back of your hand (like a palette) or directly onto your face, and use the brush in circular motions to buff it into the skin. Flawless coverage! If you want it to be more sheer, just spray the brush with a product like their fix plus to get a more tinted moisturizer type of finish." —sarahbear76, TotalBeauty.com member

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Older comments

Do love the good ones--haven't tried the ones with lower ratings, happily.

by GigiSD Monday, May 6, 2013 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

Loved this round up of MAC products. I agree with several of the best and luckily have not purchased any of the worst.

by HeathRene Friday, March 1, 2013 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

Not bad but this was mostly a MAC brush roundup just a few things added like false lashes and eyeshadow. I agree these are great and highly recommend but to make this a better guide there should of been more. MAC Pro foundation. This is probably the best foundation out there, it's a absolute dream. Studiotech and face and body could also of been added. Dazzleglass gloss is also among the best out there even though I usually use NYX instead and I could not live without my MAC fix+. Good guide but shallow.

by Alana_Danes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 07:17AM Report as inappropriate