MAC #217 and #224 brushes question

[d_flawless]

i use the 217 for concealer, color application on lid if the color won't pack on well (usually lustres), or pigment application
the 224 is one of my faves...great for blending in the outer corners, applying crease color. it's more soft and rounded tip is more useful for my eye shape than the 217 for blending

 

[~LadyLocks~]

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Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥ I use my 217 more for applying and the 224 for blending. I had the 224 first, so I'm used to blending with it.

Me too! 224 is great for blending all the edges to make everything all soft and purdy!

 

[erica_1020]

Thanks everyone y'all are great!

 

[MisStarrlight]

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Originally Posted by d_flawless i use the 217 for concealer, color application on lid if the color won't pack on well (usually lustres), or pigment application the 224 is one of my faves...great for blending in the outer corners, applying crease color. it's more soft and rounded tip is more useful for my eye shape than the 217 for blending

Me too!

 

[redambition]

i must be alone in not really liking the 224 for blending.

I find that the 224 is too big to blend gently, so i end up with a bit of a mess.

I use the 224 to apply a wash of colour sometimes, or to apply powder (like blot) to my eyelid. I use the 217 to blend.

 

[amoona]

I actually want to get the 217 because I love my 224 but want a smaller version as well. I heard the 217 is good for blending and for putting on fluideline as a shadow.

 

[chocula]

I like the 217 for its versatility (blending, application, can use with emollient products like fluidlines). I use the 224 for the overall, final blend or color washes. It's just a little too big for my crease. I also adore the 222 for blending/crease work.

 

[MAC_Whore]

I use the #224 for a soft crease colour, then the Nars Small Domed Eye Brush for the outer "V" (aka Nars #12 brush), then the #217 for overall blending. That Nars #12 brush is my HG. It is amazing. It is like a baby #224. It is much softer than the MAC #219 Pencil Brush, but still allows a good delivery of colour. MAC could use a version of that brush.

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

I use them both for applying and both for blending. 224 is good if i want a really light, diffused crease color, and 217 is good for a harsher, deeper line in the crease. 217 is also good for adding a deep color to the outer v. And I use 217 for pigments.

 

[Pascal]

I actually have three blending brushes. #222, #217, and #224.
222 is used to apply color in the crease
217 is used to buff out the color in the crease
224 if for softening the color from the crease up to the brow bone.

224 is for a very airbrushed look, I use it as a finishing brush to help soften everything.
217 is more for blending and buffing.

 

[JediFarfy]

Like a lot in here, I use the 217 for application on the lid and 224 pretty much for blending.

 

[yummy411]

217 v 224

which is your favorite blending brush?

i was always in love with the 217 and felt like i was missing out on something with the 224. now i have the 224, it's a nice brush but not my holy grail blending brush. i actual like the 217 better right now.. which do you like better 217 or 224 and why?

 

[Hilly]

Re: 217 v 224

I dont own the 224, but I have the 217. I dislike it. But I don't think I use it correctly or something!

 

[anaaliyahfan03]

Re: 217 v 224

i like them both...i use 217 for crease and blend a little on other people and 224 to blend it all..i dont have my own 217 but i am about to get one

 

[yummy411]

Re: 217 v 224

hey hilly!
what do you use it with/how do you use it?

i use it to blend concealer and my shadows... i love it... i'm sorry it doesn't work for you.

 

[yummy411]

Re: 217 v 224

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Originally Posted by anaaliyahfan03 i like them both...i use 217 for crease and blend a little on other people and 224 to blend it all..i dont have my own 217 but i am about to get one

cool! i want a second 217 one just for concealer and one for shadows...

 

[n_c]

Re: 217 v 224

I have two 217's (love them), Im probably gonna get a third for concealer cause it works lovely.

 

[aziajs]

Re: 217 v 224

I like the 224. I'm not crazy about the 217.

 

[MiCHiE]

Re: 217 v 224

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Originally Posted by aziajs I like the 224. I'm not crazy about the 217.

Same here. I think the 224 was one of my first brushes and I LOVE using it in the outer v and crease. I actually have 2 217s, but I only reach for it to apply a light wash to my lid or sometimes to do my highlight. I could totally live with my 224 and 272 if I had to.

 

[yummy411]

Re: 217 v 224

thanks guys!!