Part of the MAC Packed to Go collection available only at airports and downtown duty-free locations, this brush set (S$114 at Changi Airport and Singapore DFS stores) comprises:
- A striped zippered brush pouch (80% polyester, 20% cotton)
- 129SE brush for powder and blush
- 190SE brush for foundation
- 224SE brush for eyeshadow blending
- 242SE brush for eyeshadows and cream products
- 266SE brush for eyeliners and brow products
All are made in China but assembled in Canada.
I’m not fond of the textured pouch material but I do like the angles at both ends which give the case a wider mouth and easier access to products inside. It’s fairly roomy and will hold a good number of makeup items, as well as travel-sized skincare products.
The special-edition travel-sized brushes (denoted by the letters ‘SE’) feel surprising soft and resilient (I bent and flipped the bristles as a test).
Save for the 266SE which is slightly fuller than the full-sized MAC 266 brush (something that I’ve noticed throughout the years with this tool in MAC brush sets; I prefer this particular brush to be flatter and more precise), the rest are comparable to the actual full-sized brushes.
I personally travel with full-sized brushes because makeup is my obsession but if you’d like a travel brush set that is somewhat comprehensive and of decent quality, this might be something to try.
Can’t wait to see the new MAC travel collections when I’m in Singapore. I’ve honestly never considered buying a set for travel, shall have to have a think about it…love the lipgloss set, very economical!
Hi Sam,
I hope you score many good deals! :)
Hi there,
Do you purchase this set? Was wondering if these brushes hold their shape well after washing. Had many bad experiences buying brushes. They shed hair or lose their shape.
Hi Su,
I haven’t washed them yet. They seem rather sturdy and well-made, compared to some of the MAC brush sets I’ve seen in the past. If you don’t want to take the risk, you could purchase the full-sized ones – those certainly hold up to the test of time!