Re: List your planned purchases!
Which MAC brushes in particular? Do you have something in mind? A multipurpose face brush would be 109. It was my first MAC brush and the most used. I use it for liquid foundation, highlighting, bronzer and blush. Even for setting powder. It’s the best brush! For eyes, my go-to is 239 for shading and 224 blending.
If I remember correctly, your skin was around NC42. Why not get a base shade for a Paint Pot? I use Painterly over primer for almost every look. I recommend Soft Ochre for you, RV. And Laura Mercier makes an amazing tinted moisturizer but mine is MAC’s Face & Body, it’s my regular foundation as well. It has buildable coverage and is sheer enough to be doubled as a tinted moisturizer.