# Oval Makeup Brushes This Mac Makeup Brush Adopts an Unconventional Oval Shape By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-makeup-brush References: [maccosmetics](https://www.maccosmetics.ca/product/13802/28045/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/All-Brushes/Oval-6-Brush) Most avid beauty consumers are familiar with the look of standard makeup brushes, but this [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross) makeup brush introduces a new form. The 'Oval 6 Brush' is a medium-sized tool that's designed with a sizeable handle for applying, [blending and contouring cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snatched-contour-block) over the face and cheeks. The brush features a head of rounded synthetic fibers that creates a flawless full coverage. Rather than coming straight out of the top of the brush handle, these bristles are perpendicular to the spot where the brush is meant to be held by a user. As well as being a [more ergonomic tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-beauty) to use, the slightly tilted design of the Mac makeup brush makes it possible for makeup users to achieve greater precision when applying cosmetic products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oval Makeup Brushes:** The trend of oval makeup brushes is disrupting the beauty industry by providing a more ergonomic and precise tool for applying makeup. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry can benefit from incorporating oval makeup brushes into their product offerings to meet the demand for more ergonomic and precise makeup tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Beauty Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professionalgrade-makeup-brushes.md) - [Broom-Shaped Beauty Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-complexion-brush.md) - [Dynamic Eyeshadow Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texen-beauty-partners.md) - [3D-Printed Makeup Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-avant-lab.md) - [Calligraphic Beauty Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-beckham-beauty-brushes.md) - [Fingerprint Application Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermimicking-makeup-applicators.md) - [Motorized Rotating Makeup Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blendsmart.md) - [Triangular-Shaped Hair Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-detailer-brush.md) - [Block-Style Contour Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snatched-contour-block.md)