Mac 217 brush versus zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush. I found a great alternative to a mac 187 duo fiber brush, and more. A brush made from a blend of synthetic fibres in different diameter sizes to optimally pick up and apply powders. 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. I think, if you buy only one mac brush, thatd be a good one to have. Tackle the toughest cleaning jobs with pressure washers from. Like most mac products, this one has a cult following and really does live up to the hype. It was a couple dollars cheaper, looked like it would be better for precise blending, and as i found out online later is i think limited edition. Or are they a more affordable alternative, but not as good. May 17, 2014 6 thoughts on old school mac makeup brushes amy august 25, 2017 at 4. While mac makeup products rank among everyones top choices due to their highquality standards, a few cheaper alternatives are always welcome if they are of similar quality.
Small eyeshadow brush to apply color in the inner corner, lower eye. It was also a common rumor in the vegan community that all of their products are also vegan. I have used their eyeliner, mascara and blushers but i think you can go for cheaper alternatives. The mac 217 has very soft densely packed bristles which blend the undereye concealer especially the creamy ones seamlessly and gives an almost airbrushed kinda finish. You can use this brush for shading purposes and even for blending of color or creamy products. Ever since my makeup classes at vlcc i had used vega professional makeup brushes for my makeup as they were the ones which we used at our makeup classes. Any cheaper alternatives or suggestions for just the essential ones. Obviously tools are important too their brushes are very good but expensive. It is available in 2 sizes a long handle and a short handle. As i mentioned above, it can be used in a number of ways. Ever since my makeup classes at vlcc i had used vega professional makeup brushes for my makeup as. We compare 9 popular but expensive beauty products to their lowcost counterparts, just to see if the splurge is really worth it.
Mac s studio fix fluid foundation is a definite favourite in the world of beauty amongst makeup artists and regular women alike. For a long time, one of the most wellknown crueltyfree brands has been mac cosmetics. Can you also explain how to use the different brushes. With a goat hair fiber brush head, it applies and blends powder and cream products with much aplomb.
I managed to get along without it for years, but its definitely one of those brushes that once you have in your. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited. It comes wrapped in a flimsy plastic wrap duhh mean mac. Most of my brushes are from sigma, and some from real techniques, but some weeks back, i caved in to temptation and got myself the mac 217. I myself wont buy anymore mac brushes because of the price. Forget dodgy counterfeit makeup here are six bargain versions of the originals fake versions of a beauty product are no substitute for a cheaper alternative fri, dec 8, 2017, 10. Here are what i consider the absolute musthaves for eyeshadow application.
Mac makeup lesson any tips or must have mac products. Overall, i am afraid that the one and only mac 217. The hairs are tapered to a slightly bulbous shape, with a flattened pinched base its like a lovechild of a flat shader and a rounded fluffy crease brush. The best mac dupes you cant help but love beauty essential. Id have to say that i really love the eddie funkhouser as a cheaper alternative for the weekend or when im not so much in a rush to get my makeup done, whereas, the stila one i prefer during the weekdays when im in a rush to get my makeup done and get out the door. Everybody who is into makeup has either owned a mac 217 at some point in their life or are lemming for it. The only downside being you need to be willing to part with around two grand for a bottle of this foundation. Wishlist this item to be notified when we get more. Apply, buff, and blend your makeup to utmost perfection with macs full range of professionalquality makeup brushes.
The mac 217 17 cm brush was one of three of my first brush purchases. Theyre definitely both genuine one was purchased at a mac store, the other from. There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read. The bristles for the sigma one are a smidge longer, and its a little more rounded in shape whereas the mac one is a little more tapered at least to me. The majority of brushes are not on the same level as mac, and there are some subtle. This is for those who are looking to avoid brushes made with animal products. Just pull up the mac site and compare them to cheaper brands.
Our face brushes deliver superior performance with enhanced longevity. For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. I bought for my daughter the mac 217 for blending and concealing and the 188 for. Psa mac is discontinuing their current brushes and. Armed with my awesome hudsons bay gift card i went to the mac counter to finally buy the illustrious 217.
Below are the 5 ways i like to use my mac 217 brush. 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. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickelplated brass ferrules. I ended up with a really old school mac brush, numbered 1.
Dec 24, 2008 can anyone give me the whole entire list of mac makeup brushes in order by number. Alternative brushes that compare to mac for a lower price. Our 100% synthetic brushes incorporate the latest innovations in fibre technology for superior performance and improved longevity. 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. For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. C 217 blending brush has fine densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. Fentys new brushes arent exactly cheap yet theyre also synthetic. Its rounded, full fan shape gently sweeps the face for smooth and soft powder application in a few strokes. Face brushes for foundation, contour and blending mac cosmetics. Mac 217 is very expensive compared to the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush.
She asked, have you seen that brush thats like the 217, but its a little bit longer and is black. Brush galore here are your favorite alternatives to the fluffiest brush. In my opinion, the mac 217 brush holds its shape better and is slightly denser than the e25, but all things considered, the e25 is a really close second. Free shipping and returns on mac 221 mini tapered blending brush at nordstrom. I actually won some in advance of the launch and they really are very good quality and the price is unbelievable 3.
A lot of people find this brush great for blending crease colors without losing all of the definition. For matte powder products natural hair does a much better job at applying and blending without flicking pigment everywhere because the outer texture grabs, onto the powder much better than the smooth plastic of synthetic brushes, this is partially why different animal hairs are better for different purposes. Sigma beauty professional e45 small tapered blending synthetic eye. Forget dodgy counterfeit makeup here are six bargain. Its brush head is almost the same as mac 217, but a little more fuller, and hence less fluffy, which, in turn, it works well with cream shadows that need a little more of push. It probably has something to do with making blending way easier. Fluffy blending brushes, shader brushes of all sizes and densities, angle brushes, liner brushes, pencil brushes, you name it, i. Beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. I honestly have no clue why they make that recommendation. Mac 217 blending brush consider this amazons choice product with higher ratings amazons choice. I know not everyone can afford expensive brushes or may. The brushes i listed above are the basic essential mac brushes. Foundation similar to mac studio fix fluid best mac. 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 only reason i gave it a 4 star is in my opinion sigma brushes are just as good if not better and they are less money. 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. I know a lot of people use mac brushes but they are expensive. Not all natural hair brushes are created equal so its not like a natural. Because of their slight differences, i can just settle with zoeva if i didnt own the mac 217. What a big price difference considering the color and finish are identical. For example, the bristles are a tiny bit less soft than mac 217, sigma e25 or bobbi brown. Mac could not recommend an alternative from their brush line to replace this one. Mac professional brushes are handsculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials.
For all my other brushes, i could easily find an alternative that wouldnt cost as much. 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. The bristles for the sigma one are a smidge longer, and its a little more rounded in shape whereas the mac. Mac cosmetics is no longer crueltyfree logical harmony. At less than half the price, id say the e25 is an excellent alternative to the mac 217. Like all other mac brushes, this too is handsculpted and is assembled using the. The mac 217 has very soft densely packed bristles which blend the undereye concealer especially the creamy ones seamlessly and gives an almost airbrushed kinda finish 2. Mac 140 synthetic full fan brush mac cosmetics mac. Oct 02, 2011 drop me down the mac 217 is really my fave brush for eyes, and has so many great uses. For the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products. The crown brush c433 is a good alternative too, but it is a bit scratchy, so is the 99p ebay option.
The writing is rubbed off and the top of the brush feelsand looks like a cheap dollar tree paint brush. The soft, smooth fibres of this brush are gathered into a pencilshaped tip. It is quite unique in its shape, density and function. Mac 217 blending brush vs sigma e25 blending brush. Also, if youre after cheap good quality brushes, i highly recommend elfs studio brushes which just launched yesterday. I like to use this brush for blending everything after application and i. In fact, the only mac brush i own is the 217, and that was after an intense and failed search for a suitable alternative. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape.
Dec 17, 2011 the other day one of my fellow make up geek friends and i were having a conversation about mac brushes. Art store alternatives to mac brushes mac makeup brushes. I have the short handle one, which very travelsfriendly and does not make much of a difference during application. Aug 25, 2015 the 2nd installment of comparison week will feature the ever popular mac 217 blending brush. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. A brush for the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products. This versatile brush regularly appears on best makeup brushes lists due to its high quality and multipurposeness yes thats a word now. I will mainly reserve it for my highly pigmented blushes or high sheen highlighters that require a light hand and precise application. May 29, 2015 dont get me wrong, the mac 7 long blending brush is fantastic, but its not going to be the brush for all blush finishes. Mac le brushes are notorious for being lower quality than the permanent line, but permanent line brushes vary too. I still love my mac 217 because of how precise it blends my eyeshadows but if it will break one day, i dont think i will repurchase. It is my most important eye brush in my collection. For the longest time, i couldnt find a cheaper alternative.
I use it for everything from powder and cream shadows, to loose pigments, to undereye concealer. I have two mac 239 brushes such a good laydown brush. Free shipping and returns on mac 217 blending brush at nordstrom. The mac 221 mini tapered blending brush is made of the softest natural fibers and designed with a small shape and tapered tip to allow for a more controlled application and blending of powders. Im happy to say that i still own and use the same brush i first purchased.
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