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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Reviews


5.0
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15 years ago

There have been hundreds of reviews on this brush, so why would i even bother writing a review......well, heres why... I have had this brush for about 6 months and was like WTF? This thing is...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



5.0
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15 years ago

this is THE blending brush. it's stiff enough to pick up colour and fluffy enough to distribute it properly. my makeup looks have greatly improved because of this.

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love it love it love it.It does an amazing job of blending especially dark colours in the crease area.It is soft and yet stiff enough to give you the perdect blended look/Although it might be a...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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15 years ago

This particular MAC 217 was so poorly designed & poorly made i had to send it back from whence it came (Mac Online) -- so thank goodness for their very generous return policy. Eye shadow...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

Second brush from MAC and i'm already in love with it! It blends gorgeously and its great for my small lids compared to the large 222. Feathers out the outer V beautifuly for a nice smokey eye....

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

Super amazing brush! This is so multi-purpose and the only brush that really competes with it is the 239 - I can't really decide which one takes the crown in the versatility department, they're...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This is a wonderful crease/blending brush. I use this brush almost everyday without fail. It should be a staple in every woman's brush collection!! Absolutely lovely, would repurchase if every...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush! it so soft. applies and blends shadows together like a dream in ,my crease. Never shed or lost lost its shape will def. buy 1 or two more. its that good. remember if you dont...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush and use it every day to apply and blend eyeshadow. It is very soft and picks up just the right amount of powder.

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

Amazing blending brush! I have the full sized version and an SE version and find them very comparable in quality, unlike most SE brushes. Not much else to say other than this is a fantastic...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I think I suddenly developed some sick eyeshadow blending skills overnight..... JK, this brush is amazinggg! It blends the shadows so well and naturally. It picks up colors well (I also only have...

About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush! I only have a SE version of the real thing from the holiday set, but seriously, its really soft! In the past, I've used many crease brushes, but none of them have performed this...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

omg!!! hg hg hg !!! i got this like 3 days ago and have never had anything of mac.i usually go for urban decay, clinique, bobbi brown, makeup forever exc.... but i am glad of my first mac purchase....

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

this thing got glowing review already, but i still feel that i need to make it glow some more! that said, i have monolid asian eyes, no crease and rather minimal eyelid surface area. I don't...

About reviewer (168 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

If I had to pick just one crease and blending brush and throw all my others away, I would keep MAC 217. That says a lot because I have a ton of similar brushes from all price ranges and brands, but...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

This is a good brush, definately glad to have it. Mine's different though, it's actually very pointed. It's odd. Maybe it's because of the drying method... Overall, a good brush to have! On lazy...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush has seriously changed my eyeshadow application. Application is now a breeze... not only does it take less time to do my eye makeup, but it looks even better now than before! the bristles...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Let me start off by saying that if there is a way to save money by buying dupes of high quality brushes, I will always do it. I have purchased many other contour and crease brushes from other...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

this is my all time favorite =) it picks up colors soooo well.

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

PERFECT!! and I mean perfect, brush, I use it on my crease, and I am in looooooove!

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown