The first dupe of mac 217 that i have ever acquired. Some products are over hyped on the internet these days when in real life it is. Apr 15, 2015 overall in terms of the closest dupe to the mac 217 i would have to go with the sigma e25 it is almost an exact match it performs almost the same, has the same brush head and shape, blends nicely the only major difference in my eyes is the longer handle. Ideal for the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products, the 217 blending brush is made with luxuriously soft, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. Some of them are incredible and very similar to the amazing 217, some are simply ok and one is a bit disappointing. A longhaired blending brush for the face made of natural fibres. Mac professional brushes are handsculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They are really inexpenisve, do not shed and promote. Mac brushes come packed in a regular transparent bopp sheath, without much fanfare. Jan 12, 2020 details about w1 blend ultimate blending brush mac 217 217s dupe for eyeshadow concealer lips top 4 mac eyeshadow brushes cheaper comparables mac 224 morphe m511 r40 brush dupe makeup best morphe brushes beauty makeup hair m a c cosmetics make up brush dupes from crownbrush uk zoe.
The two dupes that i am interested in purchasing are the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush 7. Mac brushes are not cheap to purchase but the 217 really is a musthave real workhorse of a brush and worth the somewhat hefty price. This brush has luxuriously soft, densely packed fibres that are arranged in an oval shape. For the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. Details about w1 blend ultimate blending brush mac 217 217s dupe for eyeshadow concealer lips top 4 mac eyeshadow brushes cheaper comparables mac 224 morphe m511 r40 brush dupe makeup best morphe brushes beauty makeup hair m a c. Jan 07, 2014 in my opinion, they are not dupes for mac 217.
There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read. More than a humble blending brush, the 217 has the perfect tapered edges for crease work, while still being flat enough to lay down colour, and its soft enough to blend. In comparison to the fabled mac 217, it has a similar shape which is slightly more rounded. See more ideas about mac makeup, makeup and beauty makeup. I dont own many blending brushes apart from mac 217 which is more of a multi. Some products are over hyped on the internet these days when in real life it is just a dud and waste of money. Oct 15, 2015 recently, i heard about these mac dupe brushes selling on ebay and i had to check them out. Jan 08, 2014 mac 217 dupes comparison after hearing many good things about the mac 217 brush, i finally ordered it with a 10% discount from debenhams. The mac 217 blending brush comes in a smart black wooden and nickel plated packaging with snowy white and silky soft fibres which makes me. And i tend to do a lot of research before i plunge into buying something i might regret later.
Its stiff enough to pack on color, yet fluffy enough to blend to perfection. Our 100% synthetic brushes incorporate the latest innovations in fibre technology for superior performance and improved longevity. No doubt they are really great brushes and some of them are excellent dupes for the mac ones for half the price. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. Dupe alert 227 soft definer is just like mac 217, a multitasking. Now my situation is debating whether to get another or to pick up some dupes though this was so impressive i may just need to be loyal to mac for this one cause i. The truth is i dont think there is an absolute dupe for the mac 217 brush especially after using it consistently for a few weeks. The real techniques one is exactly the same size and shape, but the bristles are made of synthetic, taklon fibres of different colours and the handle is made of purple metal with rubberised bottom. Sigma e35 is an exact dupe of mac 222 brush which is a tapered blending brush. Overall, if you are looking for a good and affordable blending brush then the morphe m441 pro firm blending brush is one i would absolutely recommend.
In fact, the only mac brush i own is the 217, and that was after an intense and failed search for a suitable alternative. In my opinion, the no 7 blend and contour brush is a great dupe for mac 217 brush and well worth adding to your brush collection. There are many brush dupes out there but people like me who bought a lot of dupes ultimately succumb to the softness and precision of these two incredible mac brushes. It looks a little like a cross between the 224 tapered blending brush and the. I use the elf contour brush to blend because it is fluffy, but maybe that is wrong. Dupe alert 227 soft definer is just like mac 217, a multitasking brush i personally like only to smudge the crease. Firstly, this brush was released as part of the mac is beauty collection, and mac describes it as. The only 5 makeup brushes you really need brighter, darling. Sep 18, 2011 no doubt they are really great brushes and some of them are excellent dupes for the mac ones for half the price. Mac cosmetics beauty and makeup products official site. After hearing many good things about the mac 217 brush, i finally ordered it with a 10% discount from debenhams. You can purchase these brushes at any mac store or counter. This guide should be able to clear things up a little if you want to go from mac to sigma or sigma to mac. They are excellent on their own, and in fact, i prefer them more to mac 217.
Is the elf contour brush the similar to the mac 217. I just got back from vacation yesterday and my system is quite disturbed. Jul, 2011 sigma mac brush dupe guide updated for 2019. As a general rule i find no 7 boots brushes to be of a good quality and have had a large powder brush of theirs for years now that is still holding up great. Is the elf contour brush the similar to the mac 217 blending. It also has ultra soft bristles that wont hurt your eyelids at all. The mac 217 blending brush comes in a smart black wooden and nickel plated packaging with snowy white and silky soft fibres which makes me want to tuck it away instead of making it all gooey and dirty with colored products. Ideal for the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products, the 217 blending brush is made with luxuriously soft. There is one more that i have completely forgotten to take a photograph of, and that is the m. To view the entire series to date, be sure to visit the beauty basics, or you can view posts within the series about mac eye brushes. When i use darker colors it just seems to get all over.
For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. Being an eye makeup lover i have been really wanting to buy this brush but somehow the price factor always bothered me rs 1900 for just one brush omg. Id heard that these brushes were all dupes for each other. Mac 217 brush dupesalternatives the truth is i dont think there is an absolute dupe for the mac 217 brush especially after using it consistently for a few weeks. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited edition. Jul 19, 2011 mac 239 and 217 are two musthave and much loved brushes of every makeup artist or junkie.
Mac eye brushes beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. If you own a 217, or watch makeup videos, with a 217 you can get a very defined crease if you use it. Im really not interested in sigma brushes they dont seem like good value for the. Im really not interested in sigma brushes they dont seem like good value for the quality. Hey loves i have always been a big fan of elf brushes studio line in particular. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get. Offering more than 100 shades of professional quality cosmetics for all ages, all races, and all genders. So ive been having trouble blending my looks right. Beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. I use elfs flawless concealer brush as my main crease brush for my hooded eyes all over light color and sometimes blender brush for my crease.
Sep 20, 2011 as a general rule i find no 7 boots brushes to be of a good quality and have had a large powder brush of theirs for years now that is still holding up great. Many brush companies have claimed to make dupes of the mac 217 possibly most notable being sigma which has attempted many mac brush dupes over the years, but. Ive never tried the mac brushes but i have heard that the elf studio blending brush is a good dupe for the 217. Jan 17, 2014 234 smoky shader is a shading compact brush to apply light eye shadows on a large scale in the eyelid.
Jun 28, 2018 mac professional brushes are handsculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. It comes wrapped in a flimsy plastic wrap duhh mean mac. Free shipping and returns on mac 217 blending brush at. To view the entire series to date, be sure to visit the beauty basics, or you can. Hey loves so i decided to film this video showing you guys some awesome dupes. Mac dupes recently, i heard about these mac dupe brushes selling on ebay and i had to check them out. The 242 did not do this at all i didnt even need to wet the brush and colors were vibrant but more than anything, it seamlessly blended everything and just looked so professional.
This isnt an exact dupe like the sigma one but its close enough and a good overall brush for less than 6 overall in terms of the closest dupe to the mac 217 i would have to go. More than a humble blending brush, the 217 has the perfect tapered edges for crease work, while still being flat enough to lay down colour, and its soft enough to blend everything out. Elf essential eyeshadow brush and blending eye brush. They feature wood handles and nickelplated brass ferrules. If you are a beauty junkie, you have probably heard all the fuss over macs 217 blending brush. It is also my first brush from sigma makeup, how coincidental. As much as i love mac, i just couldnt bring myself to shell out the money for a brush i could find somewhere else that was also a good quality and friendlier on my wallet. Morphe m433 vs mac 217 if there is one brush every makeup artist from here to edge of the earth has owned at one time or another, its the mac 217.
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