Sigma Synthetic Make-up Brushes
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free skin care · Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:08 am

F80 flat top & F84 angled top long-handled kabukis ($16 each)
I purchased these after reading many favourable online reviews, some suggested they better MAC's duo-fibre brushes! The Sigmax bristles are super soft and densely packed, so it's easy for even a foundation novice to achieve an airbrushed finish. My one criticism is the plastic protective sleeve. When removed it can ruffle the outermost fibres, and would slow drying time after washing - both of which can shorten the life of the brush. Therefore, if you are using these on a daily basis, I would suggest investing in a set of Brush Guards.

F70 concealer, L05 covered lip, E05 eyeliner, E15 flat definer ($9 each)
The bristles are silky but securely fixed so fairly stiff; this means they pick up product well and deposit evenly without irritating my sensitive skin! The F70 works equally well with cream-to-powder products as runny water-based formulations, and the size would be perfect for applying cream eyeshadows. I love that the chrome cover for the L05 can be attached to the end of the brush to form a full size handle. The E15 gives a super fine 1-2mm line and the E05 a thicker 3-4mm line, so it is worth having both if you like to create different looks.

Overview
I am delighted with the performance and quality of these synthetic brushes, and would be happy for a beauty professional to use them on me. My previous brushes were a mix of Boots and Body Shop, all of which were lower quality and would be more expensive to replace, so I feel Sigma's synthetic brushes represent incredible value for money.

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/137.htm

free skin care · Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:18 pm

Thanks for this review! Smile

I'm always looking for good brushes because I have some MAC brushes and some of the other high end brands like Chanel and Nars - some are good, some are meh - most I wouldn't repurchase, I'd look for a better brand Wink

free skin care · Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:56 pm

If you like nylon brushes you might want to look at craft brushes.
A lot of them,I swear are the same.

I have a few Masterstroke brand brushes from a craft shop and after 1 year of weekly washing w dish soap they are just like new.
Their fan brush is great for blushes!

I actually have a lot of "professional" brushes that are not for retail sale (like what makeup artists use...they were given to me by a store rep years ago).

And I find I reach for the cheaper craft brushes daily over Dior and Makeup Forever brushes,lol.

I've heard of Sigma brushes,but will have to look into them!

Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:59 am

Hi,
Thanks for sharing important about the uses of brush.

free skin care · Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:36 pm

What kind of foundation are you using with your brushes? I like the look of the f80 and f84 for my mineral powder foundation. What made you decide not to get the big kabuki brush?

Thanks! I know what to put on my Christmas list!

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:15 pm

LauraLizzie wrote:

What kind of foundation are you using with your brushes? I like the look of the f80 and f84 for my mineral powder foundation. What made you decide not to get the big kabuki brush?

Thanks! I know what to put on my Christmas list!

Just a drugstore liquid foundation. I don't use mineral make up; Goldenappleoferis on YouTube has reviewed the F82 with MMU tho. I didn't purchase it because I figured I didn't need three synthetic kabukis! I may yet end up ordering the F82 tho, since I like the others so much.

free skin care · Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:57 am

I feel a lemming coming on, I am a major makeup brush junkie. They are really one of the most important things a girl can have in her makeup draw. Not only are they fun to use but they also help makeup do a better job and are perfect for blending as opposed to your hands. I'll have to look into this brand as my Body Shop base brush has just about had it Embarassed

free skin care · Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:33 pm

THANK YOU!!

I bought one for myself for Christmas and I love it. So soft and perfect timing -my BareMineral big fluffy brush was starting to feel scratchy.

free skin care · Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:26 pm

So pleased you like your Sigma kabuki LauraLizzie! Very Happy

free skin care · Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:01 pm

I was a little worried because I switched from Bare Minerals to Jane Iredale but it goes on very nice.

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