These brushes are sold individually as well as in a brush kits, the professional kit contains 15 brushes. Jul 27, 20 because of the pointed round tip, i also like to use this as a smudge brush andor as a lip brush. There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read. Im really not interested in sigma brushes they dont seem like good value for the quality. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited edition. This mac brush is great for applying cream blush or even using for. This mac brush is great for applying cream blush or even using for under eye concealer.
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. Mar 16, 2011 i dont personally use mac for my face brushes, aside from the 190, and 187. The ss150 has the same softness which, by the way, the mac 150. Works well with any mac foundation, including studio fix and studio tech. If you havent tried a mac 217 blending brush, youre missing out because it is literally the best eye shadow brush ive ever used. For more information behind this highend v drugstore ep 2. Mac 5 brush dupe can also be made to work to be utilized along with the blush as well as a brush for use with face powder. Mac professional brushes are handsculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. I use all of them on a daily basis as well as professionally when i am working with a client. Doesnt have to be exact but that style of shader brush not super dense and very flat. 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 also stumbled across some mac dupes while surfing through the crownbrush website. The mac 150 is more domed and tapered inward, while the ss150 flares out more and then has a wide dome shape. Mac s 170 brush is a much better shape for applying liquid foundation. Jul, 2011 sigma mac brush dupe guide updated for 2019. That is until i finally got my hands on the morphe m433 at imats a couple of weeks back. Below are pictures of each brush and description of use along with the links of where you can purchase them. 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 work very well when foiling shimmers but i find they dont work great for packing on colors without wetting the brush. These arent exact dupes but they serve the same purpose. 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. See more ideas about makeup brushes, makeup and makeup dupes. The only way i ever spot the difference in a hurry, is when they are clean the white hair on the crownbrush one is more prominent in comparison to the m. But the set seemed such a good value for money and i really believe zoeva brushes are some of the best brushes on the market so i picked this up. A short, round, flattopped brush ideal for the smooth, easy application of foundations, creams, emulsions and select powder products, especially all mineralize products.
Beauty 9 of the best highend makeup knockoffs found at the drugstore. Browse the complete foundation, eyeshadow brushes and more collections today. The two dupes that i am interested in purchasing are the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush 7. Neither brush is advertised for this use though the best ever crease brush in my humble opinion is a louise young ly38b, or the royal and langnickel revolution crease brush is also excellent if this is what you are looking for. I spent the past couple of weeks testing it out for the first time and seeing what it works best for. Mac 190 foundation brush mac cosmetics official site.
I use the for liquid foundation application i prefer it over the 187 because i like that its smaller. C cosmetics makeup brush dupes from crownbrush uk zoe. 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. One of my favorite brush cleaners is the one from cinema secrets and it effectively removes all foundation from this brush.
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. A foundation brush designed to create a smooth, even finish and a flawless look. They are super soft, blend beautifully and they dont shed. Face brushes foundation, eyeshadow brushes and more. The bristles are handcut and make this brush great for any powders or mousse foundations. This ultrasoft and silky tapered brush allows for a light dusting of any powder, making it. I did not find that this brush was scratchy, rough or bristly. Ive always had a lovehate relationship with makeup. The ultimate blending brush has densely packed bristles that allow you to get in all those awkward to get areas.
Bronzer can also be applied over the face with the help of this item. 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. Sep 07, 2011 my top 15 most used brushes affordable dupes for mac. My top 15 most used brushes affordable dupes for mac. I am new to buying mac brushes, but my favorite type are duofibre. I bought a few morphe brushes because i was looking to find a mac 217 dupe. The crown brush is a bit more thicker but i dont mind the thickness.
With the upcoming naturally collection, im going to be buying the 286 eye brush and want to pick up a face brush too but before i do i would like to know what the differences are between the , 187 and 188. I use it for cream contour when i use bobbi brown foundation stick in almond. It takes a long time to dry after a thorough cleaning. It is supersoft and applies the make up beautifully. Must have makeup brushes for beginners beauty and the. I have a ton of shader brushes but i find that they are all pretty dense. I use the for liquid foundation application i prefer it over the 187 because i. 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. C436 mini duo fibre blender, great again for foundation, for precise blending and buffing. I only got into makeup a little more than a year ago but the people at mac convinced me that this is what i needed.
I own the anastasia as well and it was comparable in width, thickness and feel lol. With the upcoming naturally collection, im going to be buying the 286 eye brush and want to pick up a face brush too but before i do i would like to know what the differences are between the. Use in a swirling motion for a sheer application of product. Some of them are incredible and very similar to the amazing 217, some are simply ok and one is a bit. This brush is a great brush for many different things from creams to powders. May 25, 2014 above are pictures of the mac and crownbrush c436, other than the shape of the ferrule and the cut of the brush hair, there is very little difference between the two. 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. Firstly, this brush was released as part of the mac is beauty collection, and mac describes it as. 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. Above are pictures of the mac and crownbrush c436, other than the shape of the ferrule and the cut of the brush hair, there is very little difference between the two. May 24, 2015 this mac 188 brush is my all time fave for applying bb cream. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes.
May 29, 2015 firstly, this brush was released as part of the mac is beauty collection, and mac describes it as. Im pretty sure ive talked about morphe brushes before and, if i havent, lets talk about them now. Use to apply, distribute and blend foundation into all areas of the face. It is the best with the descriptions of each brush. Buy from the worlds leading professional makeup authority at m. 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 none of them cut the mustard for me when it came to softness and quality of bristles. It comes wrapped in a flimsy plastic wrap duhh mean mac. My top 15 most used brushes affordable dupes for mac hi all. This ultrasoft and silky tapered brush allows for a light dusting of any powder, making it perfect for an allover wash of colour.
If youre tired of paying steep prices for highend makeup, check out these 9 dupes that work just as well for a fraction of the price. Some of the items will show that items not for resellitems not for individual sale. I immediately clicked on the link and went to find out if this brush was in fact a comparable dupe. Like all brush ranges, not all brushes are made equal. The ss150 has the same softness which, by the way, the mac 150 isnt ultra soft, its soft but could be softer as the mac 150, but the ss150 differs. I dont personally use mac for my face brushes, aside from the 190, and 187. Its nice and soft and its perfect for light coverage products. After hearing many good things about the mac 217 brush, i finally ordered it with a 10% discount from debenhams.
Its flattened surface helps you when you want to cover a significant part of your face with the powder. A longhaired blending brush for the face made of natural fibres. Youre absolutely right, since i got my zoevas i see no point in buying mac brushes any more. In fact, the only mac brush i own is the 217, and that was after an intense and failed search for a suitable alternative. See more ideas about mac makeup, makeup and beauty makeup. Pack color on the lid with a dabbing motion versus a swiping to get the best color pay off. Mac face brush v e l f small stipple brush, visit my blog.
I like the it cosmetics brush better since it is fluffier and it picks up the right amount of product. Great dupes for my bronzer and powder brush are real techniques. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. The r4 brush is a tapered powder brush with long fluffy synthetic bristles, just like the mac 5. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. Mac 150 brush sigma makeup ss150 brush length comparison mac is 56mm longer ss150 vs. Ive been reading that this brush has problems with shedding and bleeding. When using colors with sparkle or shimmer, wet your brush a little for more sheen. If you dont use an artists palette, you can just put a small amount of the liquid foundation on the back of your hand and dab at it with the brush, then apply to your face. The other cheaper alternative to the mac brushes are the brushes by. When i was buying this product, mac was actually the founder of the oval shape brush and has the legal right to say that they were the first to create it not artis and i believe that mac is much better quality than artis and it isnt as expensive as all the artis brushes. I love, love this brush and i own quite a few of these. C433 pro blending fluffan exact dupe to the mac 217 blending brush.
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