BRUSHES!!!
i currently use mac fluidliners, and as my liner brush, i use MAC 269, it's a synthetic brush i believe. i use MAC 239 for blending in my eyeshadow
for blush, i love the MAC 129. I also use it for bronzer. it doesnt streak the color onto my face and is great for buffing
I use creme/liquid foundation. I also use a mac brush. i think its number 190?
i experienced some shedding with the 129, but after a few washes with johnson baby shampoo, it went away.
i have also tried bobbi brown brushes, but i find that MAC brushes have worked better in my case
i hope i helped!!