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Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

post #1 of 32
6/24/08 at 7:24am
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Hi

Im planning to buy 3 eye shadow brushes

239,219 is on my list

should I choose 217 or 224 for blending?Let me know

Thanks!
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post #2 of 32
6/24/08 at 9:07am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

IMO, 224 is the best crease brush. It's better than 217 for blending. Since I have 224 I haven't used 217 again.

Hope this helps.
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post #3 of 32
6/24/08 at 10:49am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I have the 224 and 217, I use the 217 since it is a little more versatile than the 224. You can even pack on color on the lid with it.
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post #4 of 32
6/24/08 at 10:49am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

It depends on your eye shape: if you have large eyelids, 224. If not, 217.
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post #5 of 32
6/24/08 at 11:03am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

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Originally Posted by patricia_nun View Post
IMO, 224 is the best crease brush. It's better than 217 for blending. Since I have 224 I haven't used 217 again.

Hope this helps.
I love the 224
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post #6 of 32
6/24/08 at 1:57pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I love the 217! I don't have the 224 as it its too big for my eyelids.
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post #7 of 32
6/24/08 at 3:07pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I'd go with the 217. I find it's more versatile than the 224 because it can be used to apply color as well as blend. Because it's not very dense, I use the 224 solely for blending. I don't ever use it for applying color because I think it'd get everywhere!
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post #8 of 32
6/24/08 at 4:26pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I have both, and I prefer the 217 since it can be used for application as well. I rarely use my 224, and when I do - I only use it for blending and not for application.
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post #9 of 32
6/24/08 at 5:12pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

217 is firm so it gets into the outer crease and extending it out good.
224 is soft and if You just want on wash of color in the crease and then use the 217 to pack that baby in there.
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post #10 of 32
6/24/08 at 7:40pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

my ultimate blending brush is the 224.. it's so soft and blends everything evenly and nicely. i even use it for a soft highlight wash. the 217 is too firm, IMO. i would use that brush more for crease and outer v application.
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post #11 of 32
6/25/08 at 4:07am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

Definitely 224!!! It was my very first MAC brush and i LOVE IT TO BITS. I've got a few more MAC brushes now... but i'd say the 224 is the one i always reach for. Blends like a charm.
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post #12 of 32
6/25/08 at 4:13am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

217 definitely. I find it's far more versatile.
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post #13 of 32
6/27/08 at 8:16am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

IMO the 224. I love it!!
It's soft and versatile, gives great coverage and is great at blending.
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post #14 of 32
6/27/08 at 11:52am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I have both and I def reach for my 217 more often. I think it picks up more color and blends a little better.
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post #15 of 32
6/27/08 at 2:52pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I love 217! Good for blending and paking the color on.
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post #16 of 32
6/27/08 at 3:08pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

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Originally Posted by FiestyFemme View Post
I'd go with the 217. I find it's more versatile than the 224 because it can be used to apply color as well as blend. Because it's not very dense, I use the 224 solely for blending. I don't ever use it for applying color because I think it'd get everywhere!
Agree and the #224 does get a little messy when applying pigmented shadows.
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post #17 of 32
6/27/08 at 7:19pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I have both, but if you are gonna only get one, then go with the 217. I think its more versatile.
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post #18 of 32
6/30/08 at 7:05pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I own both and I find the 217 is better. It's more versatile, but it also does a good job blending. The 224 is good for blending, but it's not as precise as the 217.
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post #19 of 32
6/30/08 at 7:17pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I have both, the 217 is verstile you can apply concealer with it, es on the lid, crease and highlight colour. it's firmer than the 224.

the 224 is good for blending the es together and applying highlighters as it's not stiff.
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post #20 of 32
7/1/08 at 10:56am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I've bought three of the 217, because I love it to death. It's good for applying colour, blending eyeshadows, and is my favourite brush for blending out undereye concealer. If I had to, I could do my entire face with an army of 217 brushes.

The 224 can... blend eyeshadows. I have one. I use it if I want a less precise blending out of the shadow I'm using, or, more often, if my 217 is dirty.

I vote for the 217. :P
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post #21 of 32
7/2/08 at 4:52am
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Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

ok then I'll just get the 217 based on the majority of votes for 217! Thanks girls
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post #22 of 32
7/2/08 at 5:02am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs View Post
I've bought three of the 217, because I love it to death. It's good for applying colour, blending eyeshadows, and is my favourite brush for blending out undereye concealer. If I had to, I could do my entire face with an army of 217 brushes.

The 224 can... blend eyeshadows. I have one. I use it if I want a less precise blending out of the shadow I'm using, or, more often, if my 217 is dirty.

I vote for the 217. :P
&I thought I was obsessed with my 217!
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post #23 of 32
10/9/08 at 12:22pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

What should i use 224 for and where on the eye should i use it?
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post #24 of 32
10/9/08 at 1:05pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I did a review recently on the 222 vrs. 217 vrs. 224 brush on my Youtube channel, you can check it out if you want some more details, it might help you decide. I like both of them but they each work a bit differently.
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post #25 of 32
10/9/08 at 1:24pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

I love the 224 too but is very soft so it can't grab that much colour. My eyelids are medium i'd say so it works well for blending for me. The 217 however is on my list I have a lot of love to give for brushes .
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post #26 of 32
10/13/08 at 3:05am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

the 217 works very very well for me till I haven gotten 2 of them. lol. But would the 224 do better?
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post #27 of 32
10/14/08 at 11:23pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

i agree with most of the posters about the 217 being the more versatile brush b/c it's more dense....but for solely blending purposes, i like the 224.

BUT i definitely reach for the 217 more than the 224. i use this brush every day and actually, i use this one brush to do my whole eye. =P
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post #28 of 32
10/14/08 at 11:34pm

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

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Originally Posted by matsubie View Post
i agree with most of the posters about the 217 being the more versatile brush b/c it's more dense....but for solely blending purposes, i like the 224.

BUT i definitely reach for the 217 more than the 224. i use this brush every day and actually, i use this one brush to do my whole eye. =P
I use my 224 for all blending
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post #29 of 32
10/15/08 at 4:45am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

217 for me. I can't imagine living without mine.
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post #30 of 32
10/15/08 at 5:34am

Re: Eye shadow brushes: 217 or 224 for blending?

224 for blending is my fave!
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