Sigma Brushes

Lately, a lot of the beauty gurus on YouTube have been talking about Sigma makeup brushes.  Some use nothing but Sigma brushes, and have actually sold their MAC ones.  So, I decided to give the line a try.  I purchased several, for both the face and eyes.  I have ended up with mixed results, so won't be getting rid of my other brushes anytime soon.  Here is a brush-by-brush run-down with my thoughts and experiences.

1.  F80 - Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki.  

This brush is my absolute favorite for liquid foundation application.  Fav-or-ite!  Since it has synthetic bristles, which are smooth and non-porous, it does not absorb a bunch of foundation during the application process.  This results in less wasted makeup.  The flat top and really dense bristles allow you to buff the makeup into the skin, which gives an even-looking finish.  I will definitely keep one of these in my kit.  And at $16, it is a GREAT buy!

2.  F30 - Large Powder Brush.

I just bought my F30, and am already disappointed by it.  It sheds....ALOT!  I really like the size of it.  You can powder your whole face fairly quickly and it applies just the right amount of product.  But it also leaves a ton of bristles/bristle pieces all over my face.  I'm hoping that I just got a bad one, and will be contacting Sigma about the problem.  If not for the extreme shedding issue, this would also be a must-have for me.  Based on the one F30 I have, I would not buy another one.  I will definitely let you know if this changes though!

3.  F05 - Small Contour Brush

This is a great brush!  It has a fairly dense bristle, with a slightly rounded dome.  I use this for perfect application and blending of blush, bronzer, and highlighter.  It IS a smaller brush, so it is best for layering the products.  This isn't a brush where you can apply one large swipe of color and not blend.  I prefer to apply cheek products lightly, blending well, and apply more layers to intensify the color.  I love this brush and take it everywhere with me.  

4.  F35 - Tapered Highlighter Brush.

This is another brush with a smaller sized head.  It is perfect for lightly applying highlighter to the tops of the cheeks.  With the tapered tip, you can get precise product placement.  Excellent for highlighting and contouring.  I don't use mine every day, but frequently enough that I will always have one in my kit.  I know that Sigma makes a larger version of this as well, the F25.

5.  E35 - Tapered Blending Brush.

This eye shadow brush has a nice fluffy head that makes for easy application in the crease.  Great for blending  too.  I will definitely purchase more of these!  These brushes are better than most I have found in drugstores, and as good as some of the high-end brushes I have.  And at $9, they are a very good buy.  

6.  E25 - Blending Brush.

This brush has an oval head with lightly chiseled sides that make for easy eye shadow blending.  They can be used for both powder and cream shadows.  You can also use them to apply shadow primer.  They are soft and fluffy enough for easy blending, yet dense enough to pack on cream products or pigment/glitter.  I have several MAC 217 brushes, which look almost identical to the E25.  I see almost no difference in performance between the 217 and E25.  And at $9, you can buy a couple of these for the price of one MAC 217.  Definitely will keep these in my kit!  When I recently made a Sigma purchase, I received a free travel size E25.  It has a shorter silver handle, which is perfect for putting in a purse or small travel bag.  I love both the full size and travel size E25's!

Other than the shedding issue with the F30, Large Powder Brush, I really like my Sigma brushes.  I think they are a great buy.  Good brush, good performance, good pricing.  I am going to send Sigma an email about the F30, and will post a follow-up with their response!  Overall, I would definitely recommend people give Sigma a try.  

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