Mac #217 or Sigma E25?

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Sep 29, 2012

Madison M.

Hi, trying to decide on a new blending brush. Any reviews or advice would be helpful. Thanks :)

Sep 29, 2012

Mica M.

Mac for sure!

Sep 29, 2012

Cecilie A.

I would definitely go for a 217!

Sep 29, 2012

Madison M.

Thanks guys!

Sep 30, 2012

Linda P.

Honestly sigma is a lot better!

Sep 30, 2012

Steph G.

Both are great. If you are looking to save, Sigma is a great alternative to MAC

Sep 30, 2012

Tina C.

I have travel versions of both and was trying to decide which one to get full sized. I like the MAC one better. It's a bit more precise and I think it picks up eyeshadow better. The Sigma brush is fluffier, less tapered, by just a bit than the MAC. Also, I find when I tap the excess off my Sigma brush, much of the shadow comes off the brush so I have to redip again. I don't think it's a huge difference if you have decent lid and crease space. I have a smaller lid space so I notice the MAC with the slight taper works better for me.

Sep 30, 2012

Madison M.

Thanks so much, dolls!

I love my #217!

Sep 30, 2012

Madison M.

I think I'm gonna go for the #217. Thanks for all of your input, everyone! :)

Oct 1, 2012

Shelly T.

The E25's bristles are a little softer as well as longer. Not to mention it has a longer handle. I own both it and a 217 and use both. :) I tend to reach for the E25 if I just want to put a wash of colour on my lid and use the 217 mainly for blending.

Oct 1, 2012

Madison M.

Thanks Shelly!