MAC 180 Kabuki Brush | Beauty Whisper

The whisper

A discontinued icon with a fiercely loyal following

Users remain deeply attached to this long-discontinued tool, often hunting for years to replace worn-out favorites. Its reputation for durability makes it a sought-after relic.

73%loved

V2 📕57%♪75%64 voices

"on this brush I love it's a map kabuki brush back Kazuki brushed and they don't make it anymore it is so damaged Mac please continue to make the 180"

Whispered by Kardashian-Jenner Sisters · ~5 years ago

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Kim Kardashian West

reality star

"I like this dual ended brush well really what I use or what I used to use is this matte kabuki brush you guys don't even understand this brush is maybe 12 years old... MAC please continue to make the 180."

— Kim Kardashian West, Vogue Beauty Secrets

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Kardashian-Jenner Sisters

reality stars

"on this brush I love it's a map kabuki brush back Kazuki brushed and they don't make it anymore it is so damaged Mac please continue to make the 180"

— Kardashian-Jenner Sisters, Vogue Beauty Secrets

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57%

😊 Positive

29%

💬 Neutral

14%

👎 Negative

Users generally praise MAC brushes for their professional application and lack of brush marks, though some report severe shedding issues and express concern over the high price and prevalence of fakes.

😊

最好用的刷子在这里... 无法超越

The best brushes are here... they cannot be surpassed.

😊

魅可的眼妆三剑侠非常好用，取粉均匀，不飞粉

MAC's eye makeup 'Three Musketeers' are very easy to use, pick up powder evenly, and have no fallout.

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MAC化妆刷避雷... 掉毛太严重了

Avoid MAC makeup brushes... the shedding is too severe.

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这个刷子竟然比粉底液都贵吗... 震惊了

This brush is actually more expensive than the foundation? I'm shocked.

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170S比较密实... 蘸粉饼补妆效果也不错

The 170S is quite dense... it also works well for touch-ups with powder foundation.

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75%

😊 Positive

10%

💬 Neutral

15%

👎 Negative

Users highly value the MAC 180 Kabuki brush for its quality and longevity, with many expressing frustration over its discontinuation and calling for a brand relaunch. While some users have found affordable alternatives, the original brush remains a "holy grail" item for many long-time fans.

👎

MAC, please continue to make the 180. They discontinued it. Come on, MAC. How iconic would it be?

😊

I hunted for years for my 180 & 183 brushes. They’re my babies.

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Today I am showing you a dupe for the Mac Kabuki brush because not everybody wants to buy an expensive brush.

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I bought a brush bundle from eBay several years ago and the 180 was included in the bundle and I absolutely wore it out! it was so good and I miss it!