There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read. This brush uses a blend of two different types of synthetic fibers for applying and blending powder, cream and liquid formulas. Review and demo on mac 208, mac 263, mac 266 angle brushes. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. In fact, the only mac brush i own is the 217, and that was after an intense and failed search for a suitable alternative. The crown brush c433 is a good alternative too, but it is a bit scratchy, so is the 99p ebay option. Overall i think it is a great brush and would definitely recommend. Doesnt have to be exact but that style of shader brush not super dense and very flat. Other hot pinks by mac are lustering, speak louder, and chatterbox. Designed for packing on pigment, this brush allows you to gradually and effortlessly deepen eye color, giving you more control over the opacity and intensity of powders, creams, and pencils. Quite honestly, it drives me a bit wacky since they are very different. See more ideas about dupes, mac dupes and makeup dupes.
There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results. Mac synthetic makeup brushes mac is making a major change to. I also stumbled across some mac dupes while surfing through the crownbrush website. They really help me take my makeup application to the next level. 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. Beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier.
Aug 25, 2015 the 2nd installment of comparison week will feature the ever popular mac 217 blending brush. 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. Its designed to be used to define, line, or fill with a high degree of precision. Jun 05, 2015 the mac 224, mac 221, it cosmetics for ulta blending crease brush and mac 217 i think this look really shows how much precision the 221 allowed me to have. 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. 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.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more andor different information than that shown on our web site. I like the mac 208 because it is much stiffer than a lot of angled brushes on the market, which makes for more precise application. I have seen so many videos and blog posts citing the elf eyeshadow brush as a dupe for the mac 239 brush. Jul, 2011 sigma mac brush dupe guide updated for 2019. In my opinion, a dupe should perform as well as the original, at least when it comes to tools. The kiko 208 water eyeshadow light gold was one of the first existing product that was supposedly the dupe for mac whisper of gilt.
Thus far, that brush has worked well enough but it has a slightly larger surface area than the 208 and getting a solid thin line was difficult for me. The other cheaper alternative to the mac brushes are the brushes by. Use this angled eyebrow brush to easily define or fill in brows with powder, liquid, or cream products. I no mac brushes might seem expensive and with so many cheaper alternatives you might think you dont need to spend the extra money. Mac 208 angled brow brush this brush is also essential for brow care. Mac eye brushes eye shadow and blending brushes mac. I want to play around with different colors, and maybe even some drugstore brands.
Jan, 2016 the kiko 208 water eyeshadow light gold was one of the first existing product that was supposedly the dupe for mac whisper of gilt. 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. The mac 208 contains both synthetic and natural bristles while morphe g21 is entirely synthetic. Here i have listed dupes for almost all the most used mac brushes and the best. 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 purchased laura merciers cake liner recently and have been using e. Im a fair blonde n18nc20 and this is eye shadow looks very natural on my brows. Like the 208, the 266 can be used on the brows or to apply linershadows to the lash lines. Dupes for 24 of mac brushes sigma makeup brushes and crown brush on. Buy macs professionalquality eye brushes to shade, blend, sculpt, define or line any part of the eye. Sep 03, 2015 mac 208 angled brow brush dupes we have been working hard to present affordable brushes in an informative way. I dont particularly like the 208 for gel or cream products because natural bristles dont provide the same.
May 25, 2014 there is one more that i have completely forgotten to take a photograph of, and that is the m. My top 15 most used brushes affordable dupes for mac. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited edition. Above are pictures of the mac 188 and crownbrush c404, other than the shape of the ferrule and the cut of the brush hair. Katie jane hughes, a mimi squad member and celebrity and editorial makeup artist, explains so perfectly. Celebrity makeup artist fiona stiles is here to help you find the perfect tool for your perfect brow. If i asked you to pass me a 217 or a 224 and you not only knew that i meant a mac makeup brush, but you also knew the exact two eye brushes. I mentioned the brush in my may favorites, but because this little guy is so amazing, i thought it deserved a more in depth post. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. Mac eye brushes eye shadow and blending brushes mac cosmetics. Makeup meme soon makeup brushes from queer eye considering mac dupe makeup brushes out makeup bag givenchy. These two brushes are very different and not just because of their price tag so we are going to compare so that you can make the best decision for your preferences.
E75 angled brow brush brow brush, brows, skincare dupes. It comes wrapped in a flimsy plastic wrap duhh mean mac. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or. They work very well when foiling shimmers but i find they dont work great for packing on colors without wetting the brush. This brush is similar to the 208 but the bristles are slightly longer and it is thinner. The chat person on the mac website just told me it was discontinued. The 239 eye shader brush is a soft, dense brush ideal for shading or blending eyeshadow. This guide should be able to clear things up a little if you want to go from mac to sigma or sigma to mac.
Inexpensive makeup alternatives page 2 lipstick alley. Like i said before, i really do love still trying out drugstore products, because a lot of them are sneakily amazing. Being an eye makeup lover i have been really wanting to buy this brush but somehow the price factor always bothered me. Dupes for 24 of mac brushes sigma makeup brushes and crown brush. I use the mac 208 angled brush to apply it and it goes on smoothly, looks very natural and flattering and stays put throughout the whole day.
It was always out of stock every time i checked on it online, and you needed to spend a minimum of. Sep 18, 2011 these brushes are sold individually as well as in a brush kits, the professional kit contains 15 brushes. Sep 07, 2011 below are pictures of each brush and description of use along with the links of where you can purchase them. Buy mac s professionalquality eye brushes to shade, blend, sculpt, define or line any part of the eye.
The 208s combo makes it perfect for powder products because the natural bristles pick up more product. But, call me cheap, id still prefer to pay less if i. This versatile brush regularly appears on best makeup brushes lists due to its high quality and multipurposeness yes thats a word now. Its the best eye makeup brush for blending eyeshadows although a little expensive. Dupe for mac brave lipstick using nyx whipped caviar by mayra mac ruby woo lipstick and. Mac 208 small angled brow brush from brow set collection. Its precise angled tip provides prostyle application. Stiff, angled brush that gives a slightly diffused line and blends brow products into the hair for a soft, natural appearance. I have a ton of shader brushes but i find that they are all pretty dense. Mac brushes are simply the best and the 208 is right up there at the top. I heard about these mac dupe brushes selling on ebay and i had to check them out. Mac 208 small angled brow brush for creating fine lines mac brushes. I do not have a single negative thing to say about this brush except the fact that it is not permanent. See more ideas about makeup, mac makeup and beauty makeup.
I use all of them on a daily basis as well as professionally when i am working with a client. C 217, this is probably my most used blending brush. Mac 224 blending brush dupe is bh cosmetics universal blending brush. Mac dupes recently, i heard about these mac dupe brushes selling on ebay and i had to check them out. Jan 08, 2014 the cheapest dupe you can ever find is this cheap and cheerful ebay brush i ordered from hong kong. Mac 208 synthetic angled eyebrow brush mac cosmetics official site mac cosmetics official site. Makeup brushes are great to have, yet not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford ones that professionals use. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited. I have the abh brush with the spoolie end and i dont like it very much.
Free shipping and returns on mac 239 eye shader brush at nordstrom. Below are pictures of each brush and description of use along with the links of where you can purchase them. So i got the same brushes as lolitablue showed in the picture. 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.
Hi, can you recommend a dupe for mac 242 with crown brush. Mac eye brushes beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. C cosmetics makeup brush dupes from crownbrush uk zoe. Builder pro effortlessly build color and intensity with the builder pro eye shadow brush from sonia g. Especially if youre just getting into makeup why would you want to spend a ton of money on something you dont really know much about. 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 focus on. Mac brushes dupes if youre just getting into makeup and dont want to break the bank on brand name brushes. As you can see, it is actually called 217, but they seller isnt trying to sell a mac replica, just using the same number to get more sales. It is best applied with your fingers or a wet brush. I have already talked 2 of my friends into buying it and they both want backups as well. However, it remains to be seen how long these coastal scents ones will last me ive had the mac 217 for at least 7 years and it has kept its shape and not.
The fibre blend allows for application using an assortment of product textures, from powders to creams. Mac professional brushes are handsculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. Im looking for a good dupe of a mac 219 pencil brush, particularly for creating a really dramatic outer v, line eyeshadow on my lower lash line, and even blend it in im buying a good dupe of a mac 217 for that in case the pencil brush doesnt blend well. Unfortunately its no where near dupematerial like i had hoped, but this is still a decent.
I honestly didnt own any other brushes at that time. It is a decent dupe and i would wholeheartedly recommend it as a mac 217 dupe if youre on a budget. Use to line your lash line, fill in brows, tightline, conceal, and apply. Inexpensive makeup alternatives discussion in makeup started by lioness.
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. If it no longer exists or isnt sold anywhere what is the best dupe. It is great for the inner corner, under the eyebrow, or all over the lid. Katie jane hughes, a mimi squad member and celebrity and editorial makeup artist, explains so perfectly why literally every makeup artist adores this brush. A small, rounded, paddleshaped brush perfect for the controlled application of eyeshadow, ranging from soft washes to intense color what it does. So here i am going to share with you guys the brushes i think to be the best affordable dupe for mac brushes for half the price or less. Find the perfect brush for your foundation, powder, blush, and more.
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