MAC 224 Synthetic Tapered Blending Brush

The whisper

A long-standing staple that earns its classic status

This brush has maintained a loyal following for years due to its reliable blending capabilities. While some purists miss the original hair texture, it remains a go-to for achieving a seamless finish.

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"so i've been using this mac 224 brush since i was in sixth grade i'm not joking."

Whispered by Madison Beer · ~5 years ago

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"so i've been using this mac 224 brush since i was in sixth grade i'm not joking."

— Madison Beer, Vogue Beauty Secrets

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Users regard the MAC 224 as a 'holy grail' staple for nose contouring and eyeshadow blending, frequently discussing its longevity and the transition to the newer 224S version.

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MAC224老版vs新版224S｜十年本命鼻影刷换代

MAC 224 old version vs new 224S | Ten-year holy grail nose contour brush replacement

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化妆台上十年老台柱子们

Ten-year staples on the vanity

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MAC 鼻影阴&眼影，Mac刷子（晕染刷）

MAC nose contour & eyeshadow, Mac brush (blending brush)

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眼影刷【224刷型晕染刷】分享

[224 style blending brush] sharing

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Users widely consider the MAC 224 an iconic, must-have blending brush, though many long-time fans express strong nostalgia and preference for the discontinued natural hair versions over the current synthetic 'S' models.

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Someone stole my 224 😏😏🥰🥰😂😂 I don't blame them..its really a fab brush 😂

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And the last brush I always bring is a Mac 224. It's classic. This is the old one before they redid them. And it's perfect for the crease.

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لو مكياجك يبغى دمج ألوان مثالي ولوك طبيعي… MAC 224 هي الحل! 😍

If your makeup needs perfect color blending and a natural look... MAC 224 is the solution!

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Makeup Hack —> Blend your concealer with an eyeshadow brush! ✍🏻✨ -Using a @maccosmetics 224 Brush

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A synthetic is never gonna hit the same as a natural brush 😭