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

My 217 brush is 5 years old and still going strong. The 217 is great for placing and blend colour in the outer crease of the eyes and to create v shape on corner of the eyes. Sometimes I used it at...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark

HairOther

EyesOther



5.0
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15 years ago

This is THE brush for blending. I don't know how I did it before I found this, but it's probably for certain that I looked like a makeup-noob. It has the fluffiness to pick up colour and the...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

If I were ever to only have one eye brush to take with me anywhere, it'd definitely be the 217! It can pack on colour, blend, ANYTHING. And it's so soft and fluffy, as opposed to some brushes...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Essential! i have 2 of these, one for light colours one for dark colours. i would buy this brush over and over and over again, i use it everyday!!!!

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I bought this as the Cosmetics Company Outlet at the Niagara Premium Outlet Mall for $17USD which is a lot cheaper than at any MAC counter. Following the hype, I tried using this to apply...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush works miracles. It efdortlessly blends shadows and works beautifully on the brow bone. People have complimented me on my blending skills, but I know it is all because of this brush. My hg.

About reviewer (109 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

Great blending brush. This is a must when I apply eyeshadows on my lid. It does the job for me and makes applying eyeshadow soo easy. It makes me look like Im a pro :)

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I cant believe I didnt review this brush sooner! This brush is perfect for effortlessly blending out harsh lines and also for swiftly applying color to the entire lid. A few sweeps with this...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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15 years ago

I use this fluffy brush for applying shadow all over my lid, from the brow to the lashes, especially if the color is light or a neutral. I find it is a bit too fluffy for blending and I instead...

About reviewer (203 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

This was my first mac brush and I still use it every single day. It is a perfect crease brush and it's super soft. It's kind of fluffy, but still tapered. It doesn't give a very precise application...

About reviewer (122 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

This was my first MAC brush, and I absolutely love it. It's perfect for applying e/s in the crease and blending it out. I use it everyday and don't know how I managed without one before. Will...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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15 years ago

Blends beautifully!

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

What can be said about this brush that hasnt already been said? I love it soo much and dont know what I would do without it. Blends out my eyeshadow beautifully and can be used in so many different...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

this is a great blending brush, it makes it so easy, but best of all its the best concealer brush i have ever tried! it doesnt make the concealer cakey at all and just makes it go on smoother! im...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush is LOVE. It works great and feels great, too. I don't have the words to describe how much I love this brush.

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

The 217 is the most amazing, multi-purpose eye brush. It really changed my life... lol. I could not blend before this brush, it really does make blending a breeze! It also makes a great...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

i have only had this for a shot period of time, but i think this brush is a must have for creating the outer v or for crease shading. it is soft but more tightly packed than the 224, holds color...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This is my first MAC brush and I love it! It is so muli purpose and is so soft!

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I have the full-sized one & it is my holy grail brush. I cannot live without this brush. The 224 & 217 is my HG combo brushes. This brush gives the most precise outer V contour. It blends any harsh...

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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15 years ago

I also have this in an SE brush, and I think the quality is lower that the full sized brush. Or maybe the age of my brush makes it feel not as nice as full sized ones I have used? I do really...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Tan, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesGreen