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
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15 years ago

This brush is a definate must have for the beginners, pros and those in between. I have two, one for home and the other I use for travel. I love how the bristles are stiff and thick enough to...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

The MAC 217 is my ultimate blending brush and crease brush, it softens harsh lines instantly. It's the perfect size with just the right density. I think most of us will agree, if you could only...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

If I was stranded somewhere and could only have 1 eye brush, this would definitely be it! I have two. I use one to apply cream shadows (mostly paint pots) and the other to blend colors into my...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

+It's soft. +Perfect for the crease. +Blends colors like a dream , without any harsh lines at all! +You can use it also with creme products like paint pots , concelears... +You can use the...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

My beloved white fluffy eyeshadow brush. I use this brush to apply my crease shadow in a "stipling" motion. I build up the color to the desired intensity, then I will lightly blend in a...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

A very versatile and high-quality brush. I use it for washes, applying shadow to the crease and brow, and for adding a dot of highlighting shadow in the corner of my eye. Leave me and this brush...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush seamlessly blends eyeshadows! It's soft and has just the right amount of fluff. Expensive but well worth it!

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush works wonderfully. Very soft and fluffy feel to it. Shades and blends along the crease line so amazingly ! I normally use this brush to shade in darker shadows on the outer corner of the...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush. It works wonderfully for eyeshadow application. If I needed to own only one eyeshadow brush then this would be the only one I needed. It is stiff enough to use to pack on...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This brush is what made me get comfortable with applying color to the crease. This is a stiff, dome-shaped brush that has white bristles. It's the perfect size to apply color to the crease and is...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I would give this a mllion lippies if i could this is the best brush ever! Iv had this for about 5yrs now and with proper TLC it still works like new. It perfect for blending in creases or...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

i already have 2... this is a must have brush next to the 239, but this gets more of the applause.... blending is it's forte, and does it do it right. before i had this brush, i couldn't achieve...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

This is definitely my favourite MAC brush due to its versatility. This can be used for packing colour on the eyelid, working colours into the crease, blending, applying a brow highlight.. basically...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this brush for applying eyeshadow...if I could only use one shadow brush for the rest of my life this would probably be it!! Already own 2 of them and am going to buy a 3rd one today..maybe...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this brush yet. I found a discounted 217 @ my CCO, which is literally 5 minutes away, not a good idea . . . anyway and have been in love ever since. It is truly...

About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

Love this brush. I do all my blending with this brush. It is good for the crease as well. Can't complain except for the price :(

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I'm not going to turn into a MAC head just because this is the best brush EVER! Oh my God! I had the 217 for a while, didn't like it, and was actually going to exchange it for something else...

About reviewer (558 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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15 years ago

I was looking for concealer brush for undereye cover so didn't really want the typical small brush tip. The SA recommended #217 & said she personally preferred to use this. I'm glad I took her...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

I don't know why it took me so long to buy this brush. The 217, 219 and 239 I call the dangerous trio cause these brushes together are amazingg but the 217 was the one that made it complete. If you...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Oh my goodness - i have used it twice now and am completely in love with this brush....applies shadows to eyelids and crease brilliantly, blends beautifully and it just feels so soft. I am stroking...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown