Sigma has a really amazing 12 piece complete brush kit that I was lucky to have the opportunity to review recently. If you don’t know anything about Sigma, here’s the scoop.
Sigma is a company that makes really good quality brushes as well as some cosmetics from time to time. They have been reviewed countless times on YouTube because they really are good. They aren’t trying to duplicate MAC brushes exactly, rather they are doing their own take on them. Oh and did I mention they are a fraction of the price of a MAC brush also? 🙂
The twelve piece “Complete Kit” comes with 12 face and eye brushes in a nice roll. It comes in either pink or black. I choose pink just because pretty much every other makeup brush I own is black and I wanted something different.
I decided to review the face and eye brushes in different posts otherwise this would be massive. So today we’ve got the face review.
You can tell which brushes are which by their numbering system. The “F” ones stand for face and the “E” ones stand for eyes.
Now I’m no brush expert, but I have been using makeup for a looooong time so I can tell when a brush is really bad or good pretty much right away. Most of my brushes are MAC brand, but I also have some from Laura Mercier, Benefit, Eco Tools and Sonia Kashuk. When comparing these to those, they are right up there at the top.
The brushes all feel very soft and lush. There was no scratchiness or uneven strands. I have been using them for over a month now and haven’t had any breakage or hairs fall out, which I can’t say the same for some of the MAC brushes I have!
The handles feel really nice in my hand they are weighty, but not heavy. The handle is very smooth and easy to grip.
F30 (natural)
The F30 is a large, dense powder brush with a rounded top. I have been using this one to apply shimmery highlighters on my face and it works great. It doesn’t pick up too much of the product and it feels really nice. I like that it’s so large that just a couple swipes covers my whole face.
F30 Tip
F40 (natural)
The F50 is a large, angled contour brush which can be used for contouring blush or just applying it. I’ll be honest, I haven’t used this one much because I am not a huge fan of large angled brushes. It does feel nice and is a good size, but I prefer rounded tip brushes for applying powder blush. I don’t contour, am waaaaaaay too lazy to deal with that!
F40 Tip
F50 (duo fiber)
The F50 is a duo fiber brush meaning the white part (the tip) is synthetic bristles and the black part is natural bristles. These brushes are frequently used for applying liquid foundation, which can give an airbrushed type of finish. You can also use them for various other products such as blush, powder and pigments. I have tried this one with my liquid foundation and didn’t love it for that purpose. Don’t get me wrong, again it’s a really nice brush and feels great. But I am more of a flat brush kind of gal when using a brush to apply foundation, if I’m not using my fingers (which I normally do). I prefer this one for blush or highlighters. This brush isn’t as dense or compact as I would like for liquid foundation. I prefer something with shorter and more dense bristles so I don’t have to work as hard to blend it in.
F50 Tip
F60 (synthetic)
The F60 is a large, flat tapered foundation brush. It can also be used for concealer on a large area. This is the brush I use when applying liquid foundation and I love it. It’s really soft and dense and applies really nicely. It does leave some very slight streaking at first but after just a minute of working it in it looks great. Of all these face brushes, this is my favorite one.
F60 Tip
F70 (synthetic)
The F70 is a small rounded, tapered flat brush. This one is perfect for concealer, which is what I use it for. It’s basically the same as the F60, but in smaller form. I never really used a brush for concealing before, I just used my finger, but this really works very well at blending it in.
F70 Tip
Overall:
I am really impressed with these brushes, especially for the price. They are great quality, they look and feel good, and I highly recommend them. If you are just starting to get into makeup and/or brushes I think these would be a really good way to start rather than spending $25.00 per brush and (WAY) up! I love the whole 12 piece collection also; I think it includes pretty much everything you would need and the fact that it rolls up in a protected case is a great added bonus.
I will be reviewing the eye brushes in this set very soon, so stay tuned!
Pricing:
F30 – $16.00
F40 – $14.00
F50 – $16.00
F60 – $14.00
F70 – $9.00
Total price for 12 piece set including roll bag – $99.00
Grade: A
Availability: Sigma Beauty
Have you tried Sigma brushes yet? Which brushes do you currently use?
-VV
8 comments
I have several brushes; but mine are all from the Prescriptives make up line (which recently closed). I have what would be comprable to the F50 and thats my bronzer brush it is FANTASTIC for using bronzer! I also have a brush that is like F70, I used that for my eyes, as far as putting on primer/liquid shadow, etc. Now I use that brush for removing polish when I do my French Manicures. I have another similar to F40 I use that as my Blush Brush (even though I know its not a blush brush). I like it for that, because one swipe and it isnt too “Blushy” looking. The last of my “Face” brushed I have is like F60 and that is GREAT for liquid foundation! It does give that airbrushed look! I really enjoyed reading this post and how you use the brushes!
Hi Arlyn,
Ahh good old Prescriptives. I think they were my first non-drugstore foundation brand. 🙂 Thanks, glad you liked the post!
I bought this set awhile back and I love the brushes! They are really nice. I am glad they started selling the brushes individually so I can pick what ones I need as oppose to buying a whole set for one or two brushes. This is a great starter kit though!
Hi Traci,
Yeah totally agree. I think there are a couple more individual ones I want to add 🙂
Hello Kelly! Thanks for this wonderful review! I’m very interested in these brushes, I’ve been wanting to buy good brushes but having no idea where to start. I just checked the Sigma website, and watch the great tips videos, the point is, I’d llike to be able to take good care of the brushes, I see they advice to use “gentle brush cleanser” but they don’t seem to sell that in their site. So, what to use for a brush cleanser and where to find it? How do you clean your brushes yourself? what to use to clean your brushes while your working with different products?
Thanks a lot!
ps:is that you with short hair??? it rocks!!
Hi Nat,
I use simple baby shampoo and warm water to clean my brushes. It’s safe & not harsh on them and waaaaaaay cheaper than any brush cleaner that a cosmetics company makes. 🙂
It is a UAU!!! brushes’ kit. Even if they are not the best quality brushes, they are so cute…
Most of my brushes are from MAC, but I got as gift in brasilian duty free a beautiful Givenchy’s roll. So I have my brushes well organized on a pretty and fashion way.
I also have a kit of 6 small brushes of a brasilian “B side” brand in my handbag for any emergency.
I’m going to see the videos with the make up tips you mentioned.
Oh, I also use baby shampoo or coconut soap to clean brushes.
I LOVE these brushes. The quality is similar to MAC, but at much less the cost. I have had mine for over a year and with regular cleaning I think they will last forever!