MAC 217 Brush - What's All the Hype?

I am a bargain shopper by nature. Even if I may have the money to buy a high end item, there is a checklist of prerequisites that must be met before I invest in it. That having been said, I did my due diligence researching the 217 brush. After careful consideration, I added it to my arsenal of brushes.

Website Promises

"For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature wood handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules."

I love this brush. I can achieve the same blending by using four other less expensive brushes.
However, I can complete an entire look using just this one brush. This saves me a lot of time.
That alone makes it worth the investment. I have been using it for a month.

Here's the breakdown

PROS
Shedding is minimal.
Washes well.
Can be used with creams and powders.
Light weight handle.

CONS
Stains, but one can educate one's self on the proper cleaning of this type of brush. A cleanse off oil may remove stains.
Price $22.50 OUCH!

If you invest in no other expensive eyeshadow brush, this is the one you MUST HAVE in your tool kit.
Do you own this brush? Is it on your Wish List?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Wet N Wild Craze GOLDMINE

Welcome to all the new followers & thanks to all who have continued to support me even during my absence.
I am sharing Wet N Wild Craze GOLDMINE with you today.

It is very sheer. I had to apply 5 coats to get this to be opaque. It is still lovely. If you don't mind the 5 coats, I say find this and buy it. :O)

Blackberry Thumbs adding 1 coat of NK INFINITY

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