#165 Contouring Brush [DISCONTINUED]

MAC Cosmetics

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4.9

99 reviews
93%
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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,...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    jay4jazz

    13 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...

    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...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    meganmomoney

    14 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...

    About reviewer (122 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    MiniHorsey

    14 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...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    starrysim

    14 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...

    About reviewer (625 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mimifrenzy

    14 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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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 x

    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...

    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,...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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