MAC #217 and #224 brushes question

[Sanne]

which one is your favorite? I allready have the se224, and now I want another blending brush

the 217?

or the 222?

 

[foreveratorifan]

I prefer the 217....

 

[MizMac]

i like the 222 for crease work and then I buff it out with the 224. I actually like the 217 for buffing in concealer under the eyes. It gives such an amazing finish! So I say go for both!!!

 

[Juneplum]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizMac i like the 222 for crease work and then I buff it out with the 224. I actually like the 217 for buffing in concealer under the eyes. It gives such an amazing finish! So I say go for both!!!

DITTO!!!!!!

I have them both and love them equally!

 

[jennhle]

i like the 217 for concealer and eyeshadow bases. a mac make-up artist suggested the 217 for cream colour bases and paints because it allows you to apply a very thin layer which will minimize eyeshadow creasing. make sense? thanks.

 

[Alexa]

222!!!!! ooooomg my fav brush ever

 

[Janice]

217

 

[user2]

That's a tie so far....

 

[TipTopTap]

If I had to choose, I would go for 222- it's the best crease brush but can be used for just about anything.

 

[ooothaoweeooo]

222!!! i love that brush!!!

 

[Sanne]

is the 217 better than the 224? I really love the 224, and I don't want a duplicate, but a whole other thing... I'm kinda thinking about the 222 now

 

[charms23]

Well I think the 224 is kinda similar to the 217...so I would recommend getting the 222

 

[Janice]

I don't feel the 217 is similar to the 224, the 224 bristles are softer and longer and tapered/cut differently at the tip. The 217 is shorter, denser, and stiffer. It's a blending blush and a great one at that!

 

[sillymoo]

Got the 222 which i think is fab. Because of what has been written here i think i'll have to check the 217 out now!!

 

[midnightlouise]

217!!

 

[MACisLOVE]

brush 222 vs. 224

what are the differences? what do you use the 222 brush for?

 

[angela]

I have both! 222 is narrower and can also be used on the crease.. it gets in the crease better than the 224. I think the 224 is great for the crease and overall blending. But 222 can help you define and blend color into the crease a bit better.

 

[MACisLOVE]

the 222 sounds/looks a lot like the 217 which i have, i've been debating for quite a while whether to get the 222 or not

 

[user4]

the 222 and 217 are a bit different. the 222 is thinner and can get into the crease a little better. the 217 sometimes makes the color spread a little too much. and i'm with angela on the 224, it's great for all over blending but i cant really make it work too well for me for the crease.

 

[so_siqqq]

The 222 is better for the crease while the 224, which is bigger than the 222, is better for blending and adding a wash of color to the lids.