The size, shape and density of the bristles make this the perfect blending brush. It is also my first brush from sigma makeup, how coincidental. Because of their slight differences, i can just settle with zoeva if i didnt own the mac 217. Featuring ultrasoft synthetic fibers, patented ferrules and sleek handles, our awardwinning makeup brushes are beloved by the industrys top beauty. It looks exactly like macs 217 blending brush that every beauty lover needs to have in. I have been looking out for a mac 217 dupe from a very long time. I have the travel sized e25 and i think i may actually like it better than my original 217. Mac 109 brush sigma makeup ss109 brush handle thickness comparison ss109 vs. Bjs brush is also a bit longer, wider, fluffier than the sigma and morphe. That is until i finally got my hands on the morphe m433 at imats a couple of weeks back. I just got back from vacation yesterday and my system is quite disturbed. I have a few versions of the sigma would be mac 217 dupe, their e35, and there is no comparison in my mind.
Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited. Anyway, today i decided to concetrate only on those two dupes in my collection that are most similar to macs 217. But i was wondering if there are any mac brushes that you would consider a must have over the sigma dupe. It also has ultra soft bristles that wont hurt your eyelids at all. As you can see below, the sigma e25 and mac 217 have bristles of almost the same length, but mac 217 is more dense and closely packed, as compared to sigma e25, which is fluffier. Mac 217 is very expensive compared to the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush. Tapered blending compared to sigma e40, morphe m330 this is a bigger fluffy brush and i use this type to blend out everything in the end, and not so much for color application. Mac vs sigma brushes dupe guide new numbering system mac 217 dupes showdown not dupes mac 239 brush versus elf professional eyeshadow sigma makeup brushes vs mac comparison with photos dupe alert mac blending brushes 217 224 221 coastal scent morphe mac quarry eyeshadow dupe the black pearl blog uk beauty. The zoeva 227 is a lot softer and can only be used to really blend out the edges, i like that about it but i would be fine using the 217 only. The crown brush c433 is a good alternative too, but it is a bit scratchy, so is the 99p ebay option. Sometimes makeup tutorials will refer to specific brushes by numbers, which can get confusing if you do not own that specific brand. Apr 27, 2016 the mac equivalent for this brush would be the 217, but mine is missing.
The quality is amazing, the density is very similar to 217 and it does the. 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. Both of these choices are also great dupes for the mac 217. I use this to apply more concentrated color to my outer crease. The sigma e40 is similar to the morphe m330 tapered but i wouldnt recommend it as it was waaaaay scratchy. I know that sigma makeup brushes are supposed to be excellent quality and exact dupes of mac brushes. Sigma e25, mac 217, and coastal scents pro blending fluff brush. There are many good alternatives and this post is mainly to show what other brushes are available to achieve similar results read.
Im pretty sure ive talked about morphe brushes before and, if i havent, lets talk about them now. There are a lot of brushes similar to the mac 217 like sigma e25 blending brush, zoeva 227 soft definer brush, coastal scents blending brush and so on. The main thing here is to know if it is better in quality and functionality, as compared to its dupe sigma. After testing and trying these out for about a year, i am happy to report that i have discovered 2 budgetfriendly mac 217 dupes that are fairly accessible. Many brush companies have claimed to make dupes of the mac 217 possibly most notable being sigma which has attempted many mac. Apr 15, 2015 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. I use my 217 dupes for eyeshadow and my original mac 217 for powder nose contour. The mac equivalent for this brush would be the 217, but mine is missing. The ss150 has the same softness which, by the way, the mac 150 isnt ultra soft, its soft but could be softer as the mac 150, but the ss150 differs greatly in its shape and density. Sigma beauty blending brush e25 perfectly applies powder pigments to your eyelids. The two dupes that i am interested in purchasing are the zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush 7. In fact, when sigma started, they actually numbered their brushes exactly the same way that mac does, as they were considered exact dupes.
You can use it for more purposes as it can apply colour as well as blending it. Not all brushes have exact dupes and some mac brushes are limited edition. Sigma has since then used their own numbering system and have developed a few more brushes that are different than mac, but all of their classic brushes are still dupes for the mac brushes. I love the mac 217 but if youre a true beginner and the thought of putting more than one color on your eyes freaks you out, you can probably do without this one. They have dupes for mac and sigma and they are sooooo fluffy and soft. Jul 31, 2016 many brush companies have claimed to make dupes of the mac 217 possibly most notable being sigma which has attempted many mac brush dupes over the years, but none of them cut the mustard for me when it came to softness and quality of bristles. There is a perfect dupe of mac 217 on ebay too and i will be sharing my thoughts on the same. The wide, flat bristles smooth on product while the firm, slightly tapered head gives a wellblended finish to your eye look. Like a mac 217 but with a smaller point on the end. The zoeva line has the 228 which is similar to the e40 too, just a little smaller. Furless pro2e, coastal scents brcs06, sigma e25, royal and langnickel. The sigma version is fluffier, not as precise and is scratchy.
As they say a mac brush is always a lifetime investment. I am obsessed with the naturalsynthetic hair brush line. Mac 150 brush sigma makeup ss150 brush length comparisonmac is 56mm longer ss150 vs. They are excellent on their own, and in fact, i prefer them more to mac 217. If i could only own 3 makeup brushes mac 239, 217 and 224. I am about to do a video comparing it with my new mac 226, and i am wondering if any of you have another brands brush that is similar. The mac 109 is denser, softer, and the brushhead itself is about 2mm longer. I would recommend that you buy the mac 217 if you must and maybe get a dupe for 224.
I found the ss109 to be fluffier and not as densely packed as the mac brush. The mac 150 is more domed and tapered inward, while the ss150 flares out more and then has a wide dome shape. I ordered a little sigma makeup brush kit with maybe like six brushes i think. I love my sigma e45 brush, its the small tapered blending brush. Jul 09, 20 personally i think the mac 217 is a better brush and not just out of these two but in general too. Transform your beauty routine with the best professional makeup brushes in the world, engineered to better hold, apply and blend your favorite formulas without absorbing or wasting product. Yet, at the time i had a hard time finding a crueltyfree dupe. The mac 217 is great for me because i do not have large eyes and i can not really use a huge crease brush. Tapered blending compared to sigma e40, morphe m330 this is a bigger fluffy brush.
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. Sigma beauty is highly known for popularizing the synthetic flat top kabuki brush f80 and their amazing array of brushes. No doubt they are really great brushes and some of them are excellent dupes for the mac ones for half the price. Jan 12, 2020 details about w1 blend ultimate blending brush mac 217 217s dupe for eyeshadow concealer lips top 4 mac eyeshadow brushes cheaper comparables mac 224 morphe m511 r40 brush dupe makeup best morphe brushes beauty makeup hair m a c cosmetics make up brush dupes from crownbrush uk zoe. Must have makeup brushes for beginners beauty and the. Jul, 2011 sigma mac brush dupe guide updated for 2019. And going by the price increase it sure seems next to real estate. There are now some great dupes out there that will save you lots of cash. Jan 08, 2014 overall, i am afraid that the one and only mac 217.
The real techniques one is exactly the same size and shape, but the bristles are made of synthetic, taklon fibres of different colours and the handle is made of purple metal with rubberised bottom. Mac website if you are a beauty junkie, you have probably heard all the fuss over macs 217 blending brush. Beauty basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. These are a few of mac best seller brushes and why not find th. I still love my mac 217 because of how precise it blends my eyeshadows but if it will break one day, i dont think i will repurchase. So, after seeing it pop up on a few beauty blogs, i was keen to try the sigma e25 which is commonly referred to as a cheaper dupe for the mac. They have dupes for mac and sigma and they are sooooo. Its stiff enough to pack on color, yet fluffy enough to blend to perfection. Every brand out there has a mac 217 equivalent and this is bcc version, in fact its a pretty good dupe for it. Many brush companies have claimed to make dupes of the mac 217 possibly most notable being sigma which has attempted many mac brush dupes over the years, but none of them cut the mustard for me when it came to softness and quality of bristles. I definitely find that my goat hair dupes do a good job of blending eyeshadow as well as the 217. Im really not interested in sigma brushes they dont seem like good value for the quality.
This guide should be able to clear things up a little if you want to go from mac to sigma or sigma to mac. May 16, 2015 anyway, today i decided to concetrate only on those two dupes in my collection that are most similar to macs 217. A few months back i bought zoevas 227 soft definer brush along with some other brushes. Hey loves so i decided to film this video showing you guys some awesome dupes for mac brushes. The wide, flat bristles smooth on product while the firm, slightly tapered head gives a. Makeup brushes professional makeup brushes sigma beauty. The first dupe of mac 217 that i have ever acquired. Mac 217 brush versus zoeva 227 luxe soft definer brush. Jan 07, 2014 in my opinion, they are not dupes for mac 217. Hakuhodo j5523 so, since i began wearing more eye makeup, i decided it was time to focus on getting some highquality tools for the job. 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.