It is great for a highlight, but there are other brushes you could use. For a more concentrated colour, the 239 is great. For a wash, the 217 is great as well. Granted, it won't be as easy (maybe you'll have to blend more) or as satisfying as just doing one swipe over your brow bone, but for the price I don't think the 227 is a must-have, it's a nice-to-have.