#165 Contouring Brush [DISCONTINUED]

MAC Cosmetics

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4.9

99 reviews
93%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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5.0
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insert_name_here86

9 years ago

Makes applying blush foolproof. I just pack on blush onto the brush (on its side, I don't use the pointy end), and just swish the brush onto my face, from side to side, in circular motions, whatever i...Read more

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About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack

5.0
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jay4jazz

14 years ago

This brush, is so soft, so much softer than my other MAC goats hair brushes. I like the shape, and while I don't think it is a necessary brush, I think it can perform lots of handy trucks, such as app...Read more

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About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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jennnifer1911

14 years ago

I love most MAC brushes and this is no exception. The only reason I gave this a 4 instead of a 5 is because I feel that there is probably a dupe out there which could probably do the same job....with ...Read more

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About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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meganmomoney

15 years ago

I love this brush! My favorite use for it is highlighting my cheekbones, but I also like to use it for setting my under eye concealer with powder. I would recommend using a brush guard with this brush...Read more

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About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel

5.0
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MiniHorsey

15 years ago

I love this brush. It's the perfect size for strategically applying highlighters, blushes, contouring powders. Hasn't shed at all so far, and it's incredibly soft. I'm glad I bought several of these, ...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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starrysim

15 years ago

I'm not sure that this is an essential brush in my rather large brush collection, but OH MY GOD it's so soft! It's definitely one of my softest brushes. I compared it side by side with a brand new 1...Read more

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About reviewer (625 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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mimifrenzy

15 years ago

This brush is nice to have around but not a complete necessity. I only use it as a highlighter. I like the small size and the dome shape. I got it from my CCO for no more than $20. I don't think i wou...Read more

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About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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blondejunkie

15 years ago

If this was not LE I would have a few. This is the perfect shape to highlight the "C" area around the eye to the temple and on the cheek bone. It's the perfection. It has more control than a blush ...Read more

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About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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MsAzNqTpRiNcEsS

15 years ago

i have been lusting after this brush for the longest time & was mad coz it was LE!!! i visited my local cco but they didnt have it so i called my local mac & to my surprise, the SA told me they had ON...Read more

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About reviewer (1301 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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carmenci99

15 years ago

Okay, I have had really bad luck with MAC brushes, but this one is simply AMAZING: the shape, the softness of the bristles, the size, I simply love this brush so much I used to own 3 of them (I've dow...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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simera2371

15 years ago

This is the softest mac brush ever. I missed out on this brush the first time it came out in a collection, but when it was re promoted again i went and bought it the first day. It is the best highligh...Read more

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About reviewer (186 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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plushbear84

15 years ago

Bought the 165 from a CCO and had it since October last year. I use it every time I put on makeup, for highlighting, contouring, blush, powder...this brush is perfect. I don't believe mine has ever sh...Read more

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About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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DitaVee

15 years ago

I didn't realise how much I needed this brush until I bought it! Brilliant contouring brush, and the perfect shape to add highlighter under the eye and up to the temple. I even use this to apply my ba...Read more

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About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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makeupjunkie2010

15 years ago

beautiful, soft, cleans great, and applies fantastically

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0
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briii

15 years ago

this one of my favorite brushes in my collection. i havent found a better contouring brush yet. and its sooo soft! i hate it when makeup brushes are really stiff. this one is perfect! i use it everyda...Read more

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About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue

5.0
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MacAtFirstSight

15 years ago

I love this brush. What I love most about it is that it's a very versatile brush that can do many different things. You can use it for foundation [cream or liquid] You can use it for blush, contour, ...Read more

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About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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StarsnRocketsES

15 years ago

I missed this brush in the Blonde Brunette and Redhead collection; however, I'm glad I was able to pick it up on the second release before it sold out again. The 165 is actually the 109 in a tapered ...Read more

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About reviewer (1080 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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lilymuimui

15 years ago

Thank you 165! Because of you, no one will ever call me Bozo the Clown again! So I like blush (fine, that's an understatement, I LOVEEEE blush, probably even more than how much I love my boyfriend), a...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlack

5.0
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lboogy

15 years ago

For about a week I was on a massive search for this brush. I went to every MAC counter within a 10 mile radius. I even called the pro store in the city. This brush was nowhere to be found because it...Read more

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About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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jlinh2u

15 years ago

It's a LE brush, but if you can get a hold it -- do it! Awesome brush for contouring. I have a round face and bronzer is essential. I found that the 168 didn't have a precise application like this ...Read more

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About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

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