#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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5.0

from

xNova

14 years ago

The 217 is my favourite brushes from MAC and of all my brushes. It is slim, has the perfect brush handle length and does its job well. The bristles are a little on the stiffer side (compared to...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Catkins

14 years ago

What can I say that has not already been said. This really is the best eyeshadow brush. I have many other eyeshadow brushes but always come back to the 217.

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

2lilmonkees

14 years ago

Love this brush!! I mainly use it for highlighting & blending/crease. This & my 239 are my all time faves & will never be without them. Pretty idiot proof to 4 whatever u are doing. :)

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

MAAB1989

14 years ago

I own 10 of these, and I'm not kidding. It is my favorite brush out of all the brushes I own. It's soft and easy to clean. It can pack on color or give a nice wash of color, and it can be used to...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack

5.0

from

drunkie

14 years ago

if i can only have one brush for my eyes, this is it. it pick up the riht amount of product for lid, for crease, for blending, depending on how hard you dip it in the eyeshadow. great stuff. cant...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

moonbeam62

14 years ago

This brush is one of my everyday go-to brushes for blending eyeshadow or an eye brightener in the corners and beneath my eyes. It looks a little scraggly as brushes go and is dirty white in...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

pchotai

14 years ago

I'd like to call this one an all purpose eye brush. Lid, crease, highlight, you name it, this thing does it. I am in love with it.

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0

from

xificanthaveyou

14 years ago

This is the ultimate brush! It can do anything. I use it for crease work and it's amazing. Applies just enough color and works in a million different ways because of the shape so that it can do...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

cherrybaby240

14 years ago

This brush is amazing! This was my first high end brush and after using eco-tools, it was like a breath of fresh air! This brush does everything for you, applies a lid,crease and high light color...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Maclover93

14 years ago

Love this brush! It's so versatile. If I would do my eyes with only one brush, it would be this one. I can use it for anything - all over lid, crease, outer corner, highlight, inner corner.. you...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

cadabeijos

14 years ago

I am in love love love with the 217. I put off buying for almost a year since I discovered it, thinking other brushes I had would work just as well. WRONG! I have the Stila blending brush that's...

About reviewer (256 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

lilyofavalon

14 years ago

Whenever possible, I try and buy the most cost-effective versions of brushes that are available. I am a huge fan of Sonia Kashuk brushes, and have maintained a long-term, loving relationship with...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

citygirl123

14 years ago

Another happy MAC 217 user! I just wanted to reiterate how amazing this brush is. I'm not a make-up artist by any means, but this brush has changed my life. I can get the perfect outer V or smokey...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0

from

shordeecat

14 years ago

This is definitely one of MAC's must have brushes. Its super handy to blend and to use for small contouring, such as eyes and nose. It can also be used as a concealer blending brush and a...

About reviewer (82 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

VivaSue

14 years ago

This brush is amazing! Perfect for blending, crease, highlight...you name it! You won't be disappointed:)!

About reviewer (28 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Kaspy

14 years ago

This is the best brush ever. You can use it to the lid, crease, blending, consealer and highlighter. It's stunning, and a totally must buy. And even thoe it is a bit pircey it's totally worth...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

Canadianpetite

14 years ago

Read lots of rave reviews and from YT so had to buy it. Def made my shadows look more blended. My other blending brush from another brand was not as dense but MAC's was just the right amount of...

About reviewer (267 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Tnkrbelrox

14 years ago

Why did I wait so long to get this magic little brush? I have no answer to that. Yes, the price is a little steep; however, you get what you pay for right? This brush is the perfect blender and...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

debbiedhebz

14 years ago

This is my HG blending brush! It is perfect for blending and wont leave any harsh lines.I use this all the time for my clients. I could not find any replacement for this, and will continue to...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ImYourFavoriteDrug

14 years ago

I am now the proud owner of four MAC 217 brushes. I love them. I can use them for blending, placement color, concealer, cream shadow and highlight. They are durable and can last for many years if...

About reviewer (336 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesGreen