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.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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15 years ago

Wonderful blending brush. Really helped me improve my eye makeup application technique. Well worth it!

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

i was shocked when i saw the price for this brush. i didn't think it would be that "cheap" as it was compared to the other mac brushes. it definitely is a blending brush, i use it solely for that....

About reviewer (67 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


3.0
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15 years ago

I have this in a SE brush..so the quality is maybe not as good as the regular brush would be. I dont find anything overly exciting about this brush...I have other brushes no name that blend...

About reviewer (149 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesOther


4.0
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15 years ago

This brush is a workhorse of the MAC brush family. The 217 is a definite multi-purpose brush. I prefer to use it for applying and blending my eyeshadows. Also, I have a bunch of shadows that aren't...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Kinky, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

USE: I use it for blending (of course ;) and for highlighting under the brow bow. Works great! BRISTLES: Sooo soft and they stay in good shape, even after the 100th time of cleaning! WHY BUY...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

this is my first ever mac brush and i`m so impressed! i researched on youtube on what mac brushes to buy for begginers and almost everyone recomended this. (fafinettex3, misschievous, wsitn, etc.)...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Wonderful brush! This has to be the most versatile brush I own! I use it for concealer, pressed eyeshadow, paintpots, cream eyeshadows, mineral eyeshadows and pigments. The only reason that I...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

I would definitely buy again... I have 3 of them now!! I love this brush. My favorite so far. Great for blending and applying all shadows. Great to blend liquid concealer under eye!! pricey, but...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

I continue to have friends try to steal this MAC brush from me. The brush is good for eyeshadow in many areas of the eye (blending, crease, eyelid and brow bone) but can also be used to apply...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I'm a believer! this brush is multi tasking. It's so soft but firm. Blends like nothing else my eye shadows, nice for the crease and apply color very well. Effortlessly! I can understand why MAC...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I have owned the 217 for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it, more so now than ever....experience I guess. It is super soft and although bigger than other blending brushes, it blends...

About reviewer (127 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This is the most versatile brush I own. It's perfect for blending, applying color in the crease, applying primers or paint, and it gives an airbrushed finish when I use it to buff out my...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

What can I say that hasnt already been said? This Brush is to die for..I really dont know how i applied eyeshadow before the 217...I was very skeptical about buying such an expensive brush but im...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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15 years ago

I've had this for half a year now, and have tried so many ways to make it work for me before writing a review. So. The good side: it does multitask: a) concealer/creamy base brush, b) wash of color...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush. It took a few times to learn how to use it, as I'd never had a fluffy soft brush like this, but before long it became a MUST in my daily routine. This one's a bit smaller than...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

This is a good brush, my fave out of all the MAC brushes. Its good for a smokey-eye look, which is what i have been trying to achieve for the longest time... but i didn't have the right tools to do...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

It really took me a while to learn to appreciate this brush. At first I thought it was too big, but after many repeated attempts, I realize that this brush really is strictly for blending, and...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

My first MAC brush and I have no regrets so far. It makes blending eyeshadow almost effortless. It is also cheaper compared to other MAC eye brushes. If you are a first timer to MAC brushes, I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

This is my favorite MAC brush of all time. I use this brush on a daily basis. This is just perfect for blending. I use this to apply my e/s on the outer corner of my eye, and it places the e/s so...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

If someone were to steal this brush from me, I'd have to hunt them down and destroy them. This brush ROCKS and I can't imagine my makeup routine without it.

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen