#165 Contouring Brush [DISCONTINUED]

MAC Cosmetics

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4.9

99 reviews
93%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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    5.0
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    RoseDay

    15 years ago

    I don't write reviews as I just don't feel my opinion is all that valuable BUT I couldn't help but write one for this brush. This is THE best brush out there, period! I have many, many...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lareinaxx

    15 years ago

    my boyfriend was at mac with me one day and saw this brush in the display, he told me i had to have it and asked the mua to grab one, he couldn't find one anywhere, it took him a while but finally...

    About reviewer (176 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    JenG77

    15 years ago

    Sweeeeet brush. Listen, I'm new to this whole expensive MAC makeup brush bandwagon thing, but wow. This brush KICKS ASS for contouring. Perfect size. When you see it the first time, it may look...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    evarose

    15 years ago

    The reviews on this brush don't lie. It is perfect for contouring AND highlighting. I dunno what I could say that hasn't already been mentioned... it's super super soft, blends product into skin...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Burningdesir3

    15 years ago

    This brush has to be one of the best brushes ever.. it is a must-have ! Excellent for brush/bronzer application or anything that requires precision and contouring

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kimmae17

    15 years ago

    absolute best brush i have EVER used for contouring, its sooo perfect for your cheeckbones!

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Gadook

    15 years ago

    I became such a fan girl since buying this! This brush was a gift from my amazing sis because it's WAY too expensive for me to buy myself. It's really soft, the exact size I want from a blush...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    pink1223

    15 years ago

    I confess, I bought this brush based on the reviews and also pixiwoo on youtube, like the reviewer below! I've seen it on a few other tutorials as well. I'm new to the whole highlighting/contouring...

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    tstgirl

    15 years ago

    i bought this after watching a tutorial, pixiewoo contouring. of all the new brushes from mac bbf collect. i thought the 226 was the only must have brush and i didn't need another contouring brush....

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    HilaryLaFrance

    15 years ago

    I absolutely love this brush. It is so soft, has minimal fallout of bristles and is the perfect size. I love using it with my Contour/Blush duo from Nars. I have used other contour brushes in...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    chickatthegym

    15 years ago

    LOVE this brush! got it the other day and it's great for contouring and so much more! As everyone else said... great for loose powder, highlighting and MSF's

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Tan, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ocelot1

    15 years ago

    this brush is amazing. at first i was only using it for highlight as i figured my cheeks were too big to use the brush for blush. but no-its awesome. i also use it to swirl my msf natural and it...

    About reviewer (241 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lalaland

    15 years ago

    I exchanged my 129 for this brush, and I am so glad I did. I absolutely hated the 129 and regretted that I spent so much on a brush that I felt my useless (to me). I got the 165 because I knew it...

    About reviewer (230 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    zepgirl6

    15 years ago

    well this is my first MAC brush! and i wasn't sure what to expect but i was so happy when i actually felt the bristles on this brush it is soooo soft its like silky soft...i wanted a good blush and...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LadyDianeC

    15 years ago

    I might have to pick up another one of these brushes since they are LE. As another MUA'er said this is a must have for your Mineralized Skinfinish (also heaven). Love this brush it applies it so...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kathhh

    15 years ago

    I was tossing up between this and the 188 for highlighting, and this won purely because of it's perfect score (and with 23 reviews, that's awesome!). LOVE THIS. I could repeat what the others...

    About reviewer (170 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    PinkFix

    15 years ago

    This brush is AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. I got tired of dipping my 129 blush brush into all my highlighting powders... it sort of defeats the purpose of highlighting when you risk the chance of...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    allThingsGirl

    15 years ago

    I really love this brush. Not sure why this is labeled a "Contouring Brush" on MUA because I thought it was selling on MAC's site as "Highlighting/Blush" brush. It has really changed the way I...

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MelmoK

    15 years ago

    I rarely have a serious desire to own a certain brush but when this came out I just had to have it. I adore this brush. I use it for contouring, highlighting, and I've even used it as an...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    intimates

    15 years ago

    I love this brush! I bought it with the intention to use it for highlighting/applying MSF's and it works great that way but it's also good for applying blush. I got this along with the 226 and 214...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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