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Eye Crease Brushes for Small Eyes!
I absolutely can’t live without brushes for crease work especially for definition of the Outer "V". I have small eyes, so I really envy those with deep set ones. However, I will never resort to cosmetic surgery, that’s why I chose to invest on Make-up brushes to enhance and love what I have. And that’s where we GIRLS are really good at, making the best out of what we have!
So, I would like to share some of my suggested crease brushes for small eyes..
From Top- Sigma E45, MAC 226, MAC 217, MAC 228, MAC 219se
Here are my suggested brushes for small eyes:
MAC 217 ~ My first ever MAC brush that I bought years ago, although now I got two, I’m in love and will always be in-love with this brush.
It’s a great multi-functional, soft, fluffy domed brush. I find it useful in depositing color to the crease, lids and works well in defining the outer “v” as well as blending out any harsh lines. I can also use it as a concealer brush and nose contour brush. Built and versatility wise, indeed a Great investment!
For me, it’s a great blending brush for asian creases~ chinky eyes. I never like the 222 or 224 as I find it too big for my little crease.
MAC 228 ~ A super small, flat domed brush. An excellent choice for more detailed work, particularly with small areas for it gives you more precision and control. Like the other MAC brushes, it holds pigments and powders nicely, great on packing color on the lid as well as defining the outer “V”. I also love it to smudge shadows on the upper and lower lash line and highlighting the inner corner of the eye.
You can expand your creative ability with its versatility and precision.
MAC 219 ~ The soft smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil shaped tip. There is no fraying or shedding. It’s dense and firm enough so it picks up a good amount of color. Definitely a great brush for smudging color on lower lashline and works best if you want a very defined outer “V” or if you have a single eyelid and want a very deepened crisp crease or want to create an elongated eye shape by winging the eyeshadow/liner out a bit.
I’ve been considering in getting its full sized version but I’m trying to resist as I’m quite satisfied with my travel size se series from Mac A Tartan Tale collection that I’ve been using for almost a year now.
MAC 226 ~ My latest Brush Acquisition. It’s definitely my favorite outer “V”- crease brush to date.
It’s a small, very soft tapered dome shaped brush designed for crease work. Simply the perfect size brush that naturally fits into the creases of the eye, to apply color, deepen the crease and define the outer “V” perfectly, as well as blending out any harsh line without spreading the color out as much as the other fluffy large brushes do like MAC 224.
You’ll love how it can put the color exactly where you want it, dense stiff enough that you can blend it out without any scratchy feel. You can also use it in applying highlights on the brow bone or inner corner of the eye because of its tapered shape. I can say that I can survive with this brush alone to create any smokey eye look!
Since this brush is a limited edition, I’m suggesting its Sigma counterpart, for you to consider..
Sigma E45 is permanently available at an affordable price of $9 online. CLICK!
If you look at the pictures, these two brushes are physically identical. They are both designed for crease work and can deliver great results.
Like the MAC 226 I have enough control to get into the socket line, creating a cut crease look and defining the outer v for its much tapered tip, though it is less fuller or denser than the MAC 226, it can still work as a great multi-purpose blending brush.
Hope you like this post!
Next, I'll show you how I define my outer "v" using some of these brushes!
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I love the suggested brushes ate! :) Miss you.
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Great variety of crease brushes! I don't own a lot of brushes... I envy you Ms. Diane!!! :)
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Thanks for suggesting these brushes! I have small eyes too. :P I wanna buy the MAC 219 but maybe not now. Masyado pa mahal para sa isang estudyante. :P
great review ;-)
Beautiful photos. I'm also a big fan of the MAC #217. :)
Hrmm I should look into the 226!
I've been contemplating the 217 for a while. Thanks for the review!
great list, MAC 217 deserves to be in Makeup Hall of Fame
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Ohhh! Nice post! I'll keep this in mind! Thank you! <3
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Wow! love the post. HOw i wish i could buy at least one brush for them.
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Great and very useful post :)
Such a helpful post, thank you for this!
Sarah
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Looks to be very good quality. If there's something that I need more of, it's definitely brushes >.<
my eyes aren't chinita but i like to be informed of brush functionalities. i have a make-up brush set and i don't even know how to use them properly. i can identify the powder brush from the blush brush but the small brushes all look the same to me. huhu!
thank you for this post. I actually have this problem. I wanna buy so many brushes, but they're just too big for my eyes!
This is so helpful especially because I have smaller eyes and most large crease brushes don't work well for me. Great post! xo
Great review! I love the 217 as well and can't wait to grab the 226!
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i like MAC 217 and 219 as well. i got MAC 226 as well because of the raves but i hated it. (T_T)
I have the 226 and I love it. I made sure to go to MAC when the MAC Me Over Collection came out because I was not going to risk missing this brush. I think MAC made sure to have ample numbers of this brush because it is still in stores and has been restocked at least once or twice.
I have a similar brush to the 228 and it's an excellent size for detail work.
The 219 is on my list of "must haves" as I hear that MAC's version of the pencil brush is superior to many other brands.
I haven't tried the 217 yet. I always thought that it would be too big for my Asian eyes. That's why I went for the 226 instead. I know you can't really compare the 217 to the 226 because they have different purposes, but my budget would allow for only one.
What are your thoughts on the 222 as a blending brush for smaller eyes?
I've heard that it is more precise than the 224 and is also a lot softer.
thanks for the recommendations! it's def difficult to find brushes suitable for our asian eyes. i def need to invest in a 217, heard sooo many great things about it.
<3 I also have a smallish eye area, that is hooded. So brushes can be a huge pain. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing love! I shall keep this post in mind (and book mark it when i get on a home computer) when and if i go out to buy any make up brushes.. i hardly use brushes but it's good to have ones for blending work i suppose! ^^ thanks again!
thank you for sharing! I'll save some money to buy MAC brushes ^_^
I have been looking for the perfect brush to create the "outer v" line. Thanks for sharing these, I'm going to start looking out for these brushes.
Cheers,WiA Single Girl's Musings
I've only heard great things about MAC brushes, I've been really wanting to try them! Currently, I am using The Body Shop brushes, and I'm very happy with them!
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These look great!! Thanks for sharing :)
The brushes look fab! I need more eye brushes :/
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Oh my goodness, the MAC 217 blending brush has saved my life! Lacking the infamous double eyelids that Caucasians or rather, non-Asians have made me thick that was impossible to wear makeup. But this little brush has saved me countless times and I would probably run into a ditch without it :) I really want to try out the Sigma blending brush but I believe I'll be waiting until the holidays to buy myself any treats.
Miss you too dear!
I've heard sigma brushes are as good as mac's, Mac is a bit too pricey for me lol but I do love their lip glass!
sigma has been great to me too
You always have the best makeup products finds.
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Thanks for sharing these! :)
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Yaaaay! Thank you for sharing this post! Now I know what to buy! :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and kisses!