#217 Blending Brush

Name: MAC Cosmetics #217 Blending Brush
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.7 (989 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.7

989 reviews

92%

would repurchase

4.2/5

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description

For the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products. This brush has luxuriously soft, densely packed fibres that are arranged in an oval shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials.

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4.0

from

tammywiley

13 years ago

I recently purchased 2 of these brushes after watching Pixiwoo and are happy with them. They nicely blend shadow to take off any harsh edges and make it easier to smoke a smokey eye. You do have...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

5t3ph

13 years ago

Great basic blending brush to have. The bristles are stiff enough to apply to specific areas and once you are ready to blend this will do its job as long as your techique is effective. I find that...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

titee92

13 years ago

i loved this brush at first until after i washed it with the mac brush cleanser. its such a great brush, blends my crease color well, it can apply color to the entire lid. it was my most favorite...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

iuhooch625

13 years ago

I don't know what to say to add to all the other positive reviews. I can't imagine not having this brush. It blends shadows better than anything else I've ever used and is also multipurpose. I...

About reviewer (190 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

NikitaRose

13 years ago

Good brush, really hard to find something similar (and just as fluffy) among cheaper brushes. The closest I've seen is e.l.f.'s blending brush from their mineral line which seems to be a smaller...

About reviewer (526 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGray

5.0

from

UnleashDarkness

13 years ago

This is my first MAC brush,I've wanted a multi use brush since it's very expensive especially in my country.It's very soft,fluffy but firm at the sametime.I can see a difference in my eyeshadow...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

pinkpirate

13 years ago

I've had this brush for nearly ten years now! And I keep finding new ways to use it. It's such a versatile brush. I use it for a variety of eyeshadow applications, and now I've started to use it...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

jueykang

13 years ago

I can't live without this brush! Its a must have in my MU collection. I use it for just putting color all over the lid, crease color, blending, concealer, and more. I love it!

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack

5.0

from

lauracrua

13 years ago

This is my one 'can't live without' brush! This brush means I can do so many different looks! I use it to dust loose powder over my concealer, to apply sheer washes of colour to the lid and then to...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0

from

Cb0205

13 years ago

Such a perfect blending brush. It's imperative when doing really elaborate looks or even just smokey eyes but I must admit I use it also use it everyday for just a natural look. After a tiny dab of...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Principessa1

13 years ago

I use this brush for blending (mostly), really perfect for blending and make 2 colours make a very smooth gradation, love it so much. Sometimes i use it also to apply cream shadow, like paint pot...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

olystacy

13 years ago

I bought a bunch of other brushes trying to get a cheaper brush but ended up buying the mac 217 after all. I wish I wouldnt have wasted my money on the other brushes so I could have ended up buying...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

babykitten9

13 years ago

This and my 219 pencil brush are my 2 must-haves. I can do my eye make-up with just these 2 brushes and they make it super-easy and quick! I have no issue with rubbing off numbers even though I...

About reviewer (269 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesOther

3.0

from

jod84

13 years ago

it does a good job at blending your shadow and it don't lose any hairs but it really reminds me of a paint brush!!

About reviewer (268 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0

from

aznmnkygrl808

13 years ago

Loveeee this brush!! Perfect for blending and getting into the crease. Hairs arent scratchy and I haven't had any problems with shedding yet. Love how the bristles are soft yet dense.!!

About reviewer (732 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

LaBellaLisa

13 years ago

Might be my favorite eyeshadow blending brush. Great for creating those super dark smokey corners, super soft and no scratchy hairs poking your delicate eyelid skin :) This is also great for...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Dimanta

13 years ago

Ooh, I love it, its great for blending and smokey eyes. However, it is amazingly expensive, I mean very expensive - $30 for a little mini brush.. I got it to try and will probably return as I can...

About reviewer (563 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

4.0

from

anna0banana

13 years ago

Loveee this brush!!! Yeah I'm sure everone has heard how great this is so I don't really have anything significant to add. But yeah you can definetly do all of your eye makeup with this and I...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

elleLuv5

13 years ago

Can't go wrong with this brush. So versatile it makes makeup application easy. I have two and use it all the time. Anyone who loves makeup should own the 217. It's not as expensive as you think...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ShoeGalKayla

13 years ago

Anyone who knows anything about make-up knows that this is a must-have go-to brush. The best part about this brush is that it's so versatile. It makes a applies color perfectly to the crease, or...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Other

EyesBrown